Fourth Stimulus Check Update: Everyone Who Is Receiving New Payments In November

A fourth federal Economic Impact Statement may not be coming anytime soon, if at all, but those who are worried about their financial situations with increasing inflation may still be in luck, as a lucky few Americans will be getting some form of stimulus aid in November.

While any money received is not an official federal stimulus check, funds could be arriving in some people’s bank accounts throughout the month in the form of other economic stimulus package plans enacted because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, or through state programs. To see if you may be eligible for some funds, check out the list below.

Emergency Broadband Benefit:

If you are struggling with bills, you may still qualify for the Emergency Broadband Benefit, which was a COVID aid program offered through the Federal Communications Commission. The benefit can provide either a $50/month discount on broadband service and equipment rentals or a $75/month discount if your home is on qualifying tribal lands. In addition, a one-time discount of up to $100 is also available towards the purchase of a laptop, tablet or desktop computer.

As of now, a household with an income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines or that has any member utilizing Lifeline benefits, tribal-specific programs, or who meets a number of other requirements, qualifies. The program will also be available until the fund either runs out of money, or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an official end to the pandemic health emergency.

Expanded Child Tax Credit Recipients:

Once again, those eligible for the Expanded Child Tax Credit will see a payment in their accounts around the 15th of the month. This will be the fifth of six payments scheduled through the end of 2021.

Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant:

Food workers are also still eligible for grants through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which repays grocery, farm and meat-packing workers up to $600 for out-of-pocket expenses on protective equipment, child care, lost wages and other costs.

Idaho Tax Rebate

Eligible residents of Idaho who are full-time residents and filed income tax returns in 2019 and 2020 could be eligible for a small rebate that could be distributed at any point in 2021. The amount will be equal to either $50 per taxpayer and dependent or 9% of the tax amount reported on Form 40, live 20 or line 42 for eligible residents and service members using form 43.

Mortgage And Rental Assistance Aid

While eviction moratoriums have expired, a large portion of pandemic funds to help those still struggling with housing costs are still available. Relief can come through a $10 billion mortgage assistance program if you have a loan balance that isn’t greater than $548,250, or if you’re struggling with rent. It has been reported that more than 75% of the $46.6 billion allotted for assistance to renters is still available.