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So, when can I get my check? 

The stimulus payments will start arriving in accounts this month, Biden said on Saturday. People with direct deposit information on file with the IRS are likely to receive theirs the quickest, CNBC , while mailed debit card and paper checks could arrive in April or May. 

Who’s eligible for the checks? 

The Senate further tightened restrictions on who can get stimulus checks. Individuals making less than $75k will qualify for the full benefit, but the stimulus check will be phased out completely for those making more than $80k. Couples making less than $150,000 will qualify for $2,800, but benefits for couples will phase out for those making more than $160,000.

How do these compare to the other two relief checks sent out? 

Eligible Americans should have received two other relief payments over the last year: $1,200 under , and that Congress passed in December.

What about unemployment benefits?

The House passed an extension of expanded unemployment benefits at $400/week. The Senate cut that to $300/week, but extended the expansion through September 6.

What does this mean for parents?

The bill also increases the max child tax credit to from $2,000 to $3,000, and expands eligibility to include 17-year-olds. Parents with children under 6 can qualify for up to $3,600 per child. The bill also calls on the IRS to pay out the benefit monthly, rather than as a sum allocated as part of a tax refund.

Biden’s focus on child care and associated tax credits is crucial, as women have been hit particularly hard financially during the pandemic, bearing the burden of child care while families are stuck at home. In December,

Did local governments get a slice?

The bill included $350B in funding for state, local, and tribal governments, some of which have faced budget shortfalls due to the pandemic and need assistance to continue providing essential services.

How about schools? 

The bill also establishes a more than $125B emergency relief fund for elementary and secondary schools. The money will help equip schools for safe reopenings.

Lots of talk about the Affordable Care Act. Was that involved?

The bill expands access to health care by setting caps on the maximum premium for health insurance. It also includes health insurance subsidies for those laid off or working less because of the pandemic.

And what about mitigating the spread of COVID-19? 

Under the Senate bill, FEMA would receive $50B for vaccine distribution and disaster relief. The bill also provides $47.8B for COVID-19 testing and tracing programs.

Versha Sharma contributed to this report.