California Sends Out $1.6 Billion in Stimulus Checks—What to Do if You Haven’t Received One

  • Date: 06-May-2021
  • Source: Newsweek
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:Middle East
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California Sends Out $1.6 Billion in Stimulus Checks—What to Do if You Haven’t Received One

California has sent out more than 2.5 million stimulus checks since April 15, but not receiving a payment doesn't mean a person isn't eligible for one.

The Golden State Stimulus created a statewide direct payment plan that enabled the Franchise Tax Board to send out $600 or $1,200 payments to eligible individuals. The program is designed to help low-income Californians and those who weren't eligible to receive the direct payments Congress passed.

"We passed the recovery package to get money into the pockets of Californians who were hit hardest by this pandemic, and that's exactly what the Golden State Stimulus is doing—already getting $1.6 billion to 2.5 million Californians," Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement.