‘Hero Stimulus Checks’: $400 Plus Payments Going Out to thousands of Americans – Will You Get one?

The one-time payments of $487.45 started going out on October 5 and are expected to go to 1,025,655 taxpayers.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced the direct payments in a news conference on October 3.

Our frontline workers are heroes who risked their health and safety to save lives and keep us moving during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Now, I’m proud to say these workers will receive $487.45 in recognition from the State of Minnesota.

— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) October 3, 2022

“I’m grateful for the work Minnesotans did to help people across our state stay healthy and safe through the COVID-19 pandemic,” Walz said.

“Frontline workers are an important part of the fabric of our state and helped us continue functioning during the pandemic.”

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced on Mon that applicants who chose direct deposit would get compensation within ten business days.

You could see your payment within three to four weeks if you receive compensation via debit card.

Applicants who applied should have received an email on Thursday, October 6, informing them if they were approved or denied for the one-time payment.

The temporary commissioner of the state’s Department of Labor and Industry said that the money is subject to federal income tax but not state income tax.

If you applied and were denied, you will be sent an email by Friday, October 7, about the status of your application.

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan said on Twitter that she and Walz would indeed be distributing the payments to frontline workers in the state.

In 2021 alone, Minnesota gained 65,000 *new* small businesses. And with record low unemployment and one of the highest labor participation rates in the country, Minnesota prepared to handle whatever comes our way.

— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) October 7, 2022

“Today, @GovTimWalz and I announced that Minnesota frontline workers will receive $487.45 in bonus pay,” she said.

“Our frontline heroes have put their lives on the line every daily the COVID-19 pandemic to care for our communities.

“This is just one small way we can say thank you.”

Anyone with questions about the payments was instructed to contact the Frontline Worker Pay applicant support center at [email protected] or call 866-333-7633.