Maine residents who worked through the coronavirus pandemic will soon get their check for $300 from the state, beginning on November 1st.

The “hazard payment” is being made to full-time residents who filed state income tax returns for 2020 and who earned a federally adjusted gross income of less than $75,000 as an individual, less than $112,000 as a head of household or less than $150,000 for those filing jointly.

Senate President Troy Jackson told WMTW-TV he wishes it could be more, but this is a small way to say thank you to everyone who has worked throughout the pandemic.

“I don’t think any of us can do enough for how much we appreciate the hard work that the people had to do and still have to do right now. The legislature is trying to do something meaningful and give back to people,” Jackson said.

Jackson encourages Mainers to reach out to their local lawmaker if they have any questions.