He may need to file something NOW for 2019 to make sure he is not still being claimed as a dependent. Does he get SSI or Social Security disability? It makes a difference.
Many people are confused by the terms Social Security and SSI---they are not the same thing.
Do youget Social Security benefits or do you get SSI?
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND SSI?
https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-over-ussi.htm
For the stimulus check:
If you get Social Security then each year you receive a SSA1099 from Social Security in late January/early February showing your Social Security and the amount you paid for Medicare.
Social Security and Stimulus Payments
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm967
If you receive SSI--you do not receive any sort of document to use on a tax return and do not file a tax return that reports the SSI. Here is where to register for the stimulus check.
IRS PORTAL FOR NON-FILERS
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here
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