February 15, 2025
Letter

Stimulus seconds

I read about Gov. Baldacci’s suggestion to have another stimulus package, and I’d suggest it include those of us on Supplemental Security Income.

The first stimulus failed to include us in this package because SSI is not considered income. Those of us on SSI would greatly benefit from this rebate. There are millions of people on SSI, just as there are millions on Social Security Disability Income. Those on SSDI do get the rebate, and we just get left out.

I understand those paying taxes getting it, as they deserve it. Of course, I do have a problem with people getting the rebate who make more money than those of us on SSI do in 20 years.

All I know is that the so-called nonincome I get each month helps to pay the bills and keeps me going. So, if and when there is another stimulus package, I hope they consider the rest of us.

Paul Van Opdurp

Caribou


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