India, Aug. 14 -- Americans will soon receive state-run stimulus checks worth $1,702. To get the payment going out later this month, you need to check your status online. During the pandemic, the government issued three rounds of direct payments to boost the economy and help households, according to The Sun report.

These federal stimulus checks went to most Americans and varied by income, filing status, and dependents. The three payments were up to $1,200, $600, and $1,400 per eligible adult, with an extra amount for dependents.

In total, more than 476 million payments worth $814 billion were distributed, according to Pandemic Oversight. While the federal payments have ended, some states still offer similar aid.

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