Stimulus Payments Starting to Go Out to Older Adults, Those on Government Benefits

Federal stimulus payments are starting to go out to older Americans and those on government benefits, who are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus, reports WTMJ . The funds are being deposited into the same account people get their Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits in, while paper checks will be mailed later on. AARP said it lobbied to ensure the stimulus bill would not affect Social Security. The organization also wants to see more funds allocated for nursing homes in future relief bills. "We want to make sure there is an ability for family members to virtually visit with their loved ones to be able to see them on video make sure that they're safe," said AARP's Bill Sweeney. "And also, to make sure that the staff and their residents . . . have the personal protective equipment that they need."