By Arlenys Tabare
Apr 28, 2024, 12:01 PM EDT
since last year Some states in the United States continue to send economic aid to their residentssome in order to mitigate the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, others for budget surpluses, guaranteed income programs or tax refunds.
most of The amounts allocated monthly reach $500 dollars and each state has the autonomy to carry out the eligibility processes for its beneficiaries, who must meet certain requirements to qualify.
The states that will send stimulus checks in May:
Texas
The first state to send a stimulus check to its residents is Texas, the check is expected to be sent on Friday, May 3. This financial assistance comes from a guaranteed income pilot program called Uplift Harris, which is expected to benefit about 2,000 households in Harris County with monthly payments of $500 for 18 months.
California
In Fresno County, California, eligible residents They will receive a monthly payment of up to $500 dollarswhich is part of a Guaranteed Income program that seeks to benefit about 150 residents, the benefit is $500 dollars per month for 12 months, the next payment is expected on May 15.
Michigan
The 100 entrepreneurs selected in the Guaranteed Income program in the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan will continue to receive their monthly stimulus checks of up to $528 dollars next May 15.
Alaska
Alaska residents who have been in “Eligible-Not Paid” status since May 8 could receive their payment from the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), which this year has an amount of up to $1,312.
NY
For 12 months, a guaranteed income program in the city of Rochester, New York, will send stimulus checks to its residents, the monthly payment is $500 for a total of $6,000.
Washington
According to the Growing Resilience in Tacoma (GRIT) project, residents in the city of Tacoma, Washington who have been selected will receive from April of this year until June 2025 monthly payments of $500 dollars, therefore, for the month In May it is time to receive a stimulus check.
Colorado
From March 1 to June 30, eligible taxpayers in the state of Colorado will have the opportunity to request a payment of up to $318 from a food tax refund program. You will find the requirements here.
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