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$450 Relief Checks Started Rolling Out— See Who Qualifies

Relief Checks [Photo: Kiplinger]
Relief Checks [Photo: Kiplinger]

$450 worth of relief checks have started rolling out in the state of Maine. Read and find out to see who qualifies for these relief checks!

Relief Payments [Photo: CNBC]

Relief Payments [Photo: CNBC]

Governor Janet Mills of Maine has signed into law a spending package worth $474 million. The spending package included various methods to help the residents of Maine in dealing with the energy prices amidst the winter season. The American Rescue Plan Act allocated funds worth $157 million for the spending package. In addition, the Revenue Forecasting Committee also allocated $283 million in revenues to fund the spending package. As a result, eligible residents will receive relief checks worth $450 each.

According to Russo, Mills made this initiative possible when the Maine Public Utilities Commission announced an increase in electric rates last January. Reports say that customers of Central Maine Power Company will see an increase of 49%. Through the spending package, the residents of Maine will be able to receive financial assistance amidst the increasing prices of energy.

READ ALSO: Maine Governor Janet Mills Proposes $474 Million Emergency Winter Energy Relief Plan

Who is qualified for these relief checks?

According to Haskell, to qualify for these relief checks, an applicant must be a resident of Maine. They must have filed a tax return and have not been claimed as a dependent in 2021. Individual filers must earn less than $100,000 annually, while joint filers must earn less than $200,000. On the other hand, the heads of household must earn less than $150,000 annually. Unfortunately, the deadline to qualify and file for an application has already ended on October 31 last year.

READ ALSO: $450 Relief Checks Proposed In Governor Mills’ Heating Assistance Package

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