As inflation continues to strain household budgets, New York State is providing direct relief in the form of one-time Inflation Refund Checks. Thanks to a $2 billion allocation in the 2025–2026 budget, more than 8 million New York households will receive automatic refund checks of $150 to $400, beginning this fall. 1. What Is the Inflation Refund Program? 2. Who Qualifies and How Continue reading