More than 67 million Americans receive Social Security benefits each month, according to the Social Security Administration. That’s why even hypothetical talk of a possible $2,000 federal payment has raised practical questions for retirees and people on fixed incomes.
While no such payment has been approved, past stimulus programs offer a useful reference point. Here are three ways a so-called “Trump check” could affect Social Security benefits, based on expert insight and how previous stimulus payments were treated.
