Ready to say goodbye to student loan debt for good? Learn More

How bankruptcy impacts your second COVID relief payment

1 minute read • Upsolve is a nonprofit that helps you get out of debt with education and free debt relief tools, like our bankruptcy filing tool. Think TurboTax for bankruptcy. Get free education, customer support, and community. Featured in Forbes 4x and funded by institutions like Harvard University so we'll never ask you for a credit card. Explore our free tool

In a Nutshell

On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The act includes a second COVID-19 relief payment to eligible individuals.

Written by Your Upsolve Team. Legally reviewed by Attorney Andrea Wimmer
Updated June 8, 2022

Here's what this means for people thinking about or already in the middle of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

↑ Back to topShare Article [⬈]

Written By:

Your Upsolve Team

Attorney Andrea Wimmer

Twitter LinkedIn

Andrea practiced exclusively as a bankruptcy attorney in consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases for more than 10 years before joining Upsolve, first as a contributing writer and editor and ultimately joining the team as Managing Editor. While in private practice, Andrea handled... read more about Attorney Andrea Wimmer

Read About the Upsolve Team

Continue reading and learning!

Should I File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
By the Upsolve Team

How To Figure Out Your Local Bankruptcy Court's Current COVID-19 Policies
By the Upsolve Team

Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
By the Upsolve Team

Considering Bankruptcy?

Our free tool has helped 15,168+ families file bankruptcy on their own. We're funded by Harvard University and will never ask you for a credit card or payment.

Explore Free Tool

☆ 15,168 families have filed with Upsolve! ☆

Private Attorney

Get a free evaluation from an independent law firm.

Find Attorney

Learning Center

Research and understand your options with our articles and guides.

Go to Learning Center →

Already an Upsolve user?

Read Support Articles →

Bankruptcy Basics ➜

+ Show Articles

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ➜

+ Show Articles

Wage Garnishment ➜

How To Stop Wage Garnishment Immediately

+ Show Articles

Property & Exemptions ➜

+ Show Articles

Cars ➜

+ Show Articles

Debts ➜

+ Show Articles

Student Loans ➜

+ Show Articles

Debt Collectors and Consumer Rights ➜

+ Show Articles

Taxes and Bankruptcy ➜

+ Show Articles

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ➜

+ Show Articles

Going to Court ➜

+ Show Articles

Divorce and Bankruptcy ➜

+ Show Articles

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy ➜

+ Show Articles

State Guides ➜

+ Show Articles

Upsolve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that started in 2016. Our mission is to help low-income families resolve their debt and fix their credit using free software tools. Our team includes debt experts and engineers who care deeply about making the financial system accessible to everyone. We have world-class funders that include the U.S. government, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, and leading foundations.

To learn more, read why we started Upsolve in 2016, our reviews from past users, and our press coverage from places like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.