According to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the economic impact payments are considered a tax credit, therefore exempt from federal benefits programs such as Medicaid.
Signed by Pres. Donald Trump in March, the CARES Act included $2.2 trillion for emergency assistance to Americans and businesses financially struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attorney General Hunter said his office is monitoring the situation and will take action if necessary.
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by Muskogee Politico - May 29, 2020 at 10:17AM
AG Hunter: Long-term care facitilies can't garnish Medicaid recipients' stimulus funds
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