Seniors need help figuring out rebates

The amount of the rebates the government will be sending is certainly clear, except for the seniors.

From what I understand, at least the details listed in the Daily Herald on Feb. 8, only seniors who paid no income tax and earned at least $3,000 in Social Security benefits receive the rebate. What about the seniors who paid taxes? Don't they count?

Perhaps the government feels the seniors who did pay taxes shouldn't get a rebate because -- after all -- they did receive an increase in benefits the first of the year. Well, that increase covers about two trips to the grocery store and barely covers the increase in the price of food and essentials.

Of course I realize that couples earning up to $150,000 must really be hurting, and individuals earning up to $75,000 must be really destitute and ready for the poor house.

Did I misinterpret which seniors get the rebate? If I did, I certainly apologize but would appreciate a more defined explanation about the rebate for seniors. I don't think I am the only senior who is confused. Most seniors I speak to are of the opinion that a rebate is forthcoming. How sad when they realize that only those that are considered well off will receive the rebate.

Mona Kandel

Buffalo Grove