They're saying that people who are not required to file a tax return will not get any payment unless they immediately file a return, even if that is no tax owed. They claim that this is the only way that Washington will know who you are and where you live, to send the checks.
Some People Could Have Trouble Getting Their Coronavirus Rebate Payments
Most people are eligible for benefits, but not without filing a tax return first.
http://www.huffpost.com/entry/coronavirus-rebate-payments_n_5e83eb92c5b6a1bb764f978f

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