Stimulus payments are meant for the person whose name appears on the check, not for the care facility where they live. | stock photo
Stimulus payments are meant for the person whose name appears on the check, not for the care facility where they live. | stock photo
On Jan. 7, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reminded residents and operators of long-term care facilities that stimulus payments belong to the person named on the check, not to the organization providing care, according to Michigan.gov.
“If someone qualifies for a stimulus payment, it is theirs to keep and is not owed to the care facility where they live. If someone suspects they are being coerced into signing over their payment, I urge you to report it to my office,” Nessel said, according to Michigan.gov. “We are committed to protecting Michigan’s vulnerable population and will thoroughly review any complaints we receive for wrongdoing and pursue additional legal action if warranted.”
The announcement comes after reports that during the first round of stimulus payments, some nursing homes and assisted living facilities were taking the payments from their residents.
Those who know of a facility suspected of participating in this illegal activity is encouraged to report it to the Attorney General’s office, either the Financial Crimes Division or the Health Care Fraud Division.
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