You will receive the check automatically when the IRS finally gets around to processing it. It is not included with your tax refund but is sent separately. Only the IRS could tell you when you will get it.
Use this stimulus payment portal to track the status: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment
See these Q&As for more info: Get My Payment Frequently Asked Questions | Internal Revenue Service
Economic Impact Payment Information Center | Internal Revenue Service
You can try calling them to check on the status:
Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday
When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions."
- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don't enter anything.
- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.
Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Then press 4 for all other inquiries
It should then transfer you to an agent.
