The Government passed a 2.2 trillion dollar stimulus package, the largest in history, to help Americans during the times of the COVID-19 outbreak. Many Americans will be getting very big checks in the mail, however, not everyone qualifies for the government aid. According to NY Times, Single adults who make less than 75,000 will receive the full payment and married couples making less than 150,000 (combined) will receive a double payment. However, if you’re a college student, married with kids, and/or making a TON of money, you might be out of luck.
NEW: House passes $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid Package, the largest economic stimulus legislation in U.S. history. The bill is expected to grant around $1,200 direct payments to individuals.https://t.co/x03Ev80ZQu
— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) March 27, 2020