Financial aid live updates: IRS Social Security recipients, Child Tax Credit, IRS Tax Refund deposit date…

Headlines

– Many states are still offering rental assistance to tenants who are behind on their payments.

– Federal Reserve holds closed door meeting to discuss the central banks approach as the pandemic recovery continues.

– IRS has stopped issuing automated notices indicating tax balances, unfiled returns, etc to focus on a returns backlog

– Democrats push for new-look Build Back Better bill

–Consumer Price Index rose by 0.6% in January, suggesting an increase in prices

– Some States have been unable to provide economic relief to residents after suffering budget shortfalls

– Congress will not push for a fourth stimulus check, focusing instead on other financial relief measures

– Who is eligible for the $8,000 Child and Dependent Care Credit?

– You can still receive pandemic financial support from some states

– How much did inflation rise by across 2021?

Helpful news and links

Medicare and Social Security

–Humana and United Healthcare are the largest providers of Medicare Advantage: Which other companies offer policies?

–Social Security VS Supplemental Security Income: What are the differences?

– Can Medicaremembers get access to free at-home covid-19 tests.

SNAP and WIC

– Does Amazon accept WIC?

– Do any meal delivery kitsaccept SNAP?

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