The $6,000 stimulus check that the United States Government is granting; requirements and how to apply

Among the variety of social assistance programs, the United States Government has placed special focus on the stimulus checks from the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), which provide one of the highest amounts among government supports: 6,000 dollars.

This monthly support, replicated in other states, was born in 2020 as a way to reduce the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of millions of Americans.

Therefore, and since its creation almost 5 years ago, this stimulus has become one of the most requested due to the massive support it provides to cover basic needs such as housing, food, healthcare, and public services in the most needy populations.

Requirements to apply for this check

Although the stimulus program aims to help as many people as possible, it is important to mention that it is only available in the following states, where state governments have decided to implement it:

• California
• Michigan
• New Mexico
• New York
• Washington

This check works through an annual payment scheme in which a monthly deposit of 500 dollars is made until reaching the amount of 6,000 dollars in a year. In order to achieve this, payments are made directly to the beneficiary's bank account or also by paper checks.

To access this support, according to what is mentioned on the official FTB site, it is necessary, in the first instance, to verify that the applicant's state is within the program. Subsequently, other factors will be taken into account, such as:

• Inclusion of the applicant in other social support programs such as those of the Social Security Administration (SSA).
• Income limit that does not exceed 75,000 dollars for individuals or 150,000 for couples.
• Regular tax filing.
• Possession of a social security number.

Subsequently, it will be necessary to fill out the information requested on the FTB form to start the selection process. It is important to mention that, according to the state where the application is made, the payment time and procedures may vary.

Currently, the program has around 200 beneficiary families only in California, expecting the stimulus to reach 305 in the following months. In Michigan, for example, 100 participants have benefited so far.

*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence