What the COVID-19 relief bill means for retirees

Most will receive $1,400 checks; legislation also expands Medicaid home-based health care and addresses the multiemployer pension crisis.

The sweeping American Rescue Plan Act legislation signed into law this week by President Biden touches most Americans in one way or the other, and older people are no exception. Here’s a summary of key provisions impacting retirees and those getting close to retirement.

Relief payments: Most seniors will receive the one-time $1,400 payment authorized u…