Golden State Stimulus leaves behind many on social security, disability One of the main qualifications for the Golden State Stimulus is taxable earned income, something many cannot claim. Author: Mike Duffy Updated: 8:36 PM PST March 2, 2021 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The $7.6 billion Golden State Stimulus package was announced as a way to get money to people who are hurting and who were left behind by federal stimulus payments. However, it looks like many low-income earners will be left behind. Larry Gene Fortin has been running into walls as he tries to take advantage of the Golden State Stimulus “I’m on social security. So I get my 1099 forms on an SSA-1099,” explained Fortin.