Welcome to the AS USA live blog on financial payments being sent by states to assist residents as inflation continues to rock the economy.
Last week, California sent out its first batch of payments for the Middle-Class Tax Refund, which will send checks worth up to $1,050 to millions of households across the state. Direct deposit payments will be made first.
Additionally, this week, the Social Security Administration will announce the 2023 Cost-of-living adjustment that will be made to payments in January.
Follow along for more news on the payments being sent in other states, as well as support that may come from the federal level.