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* Find out your eligibility | * Find out your eligibility | ||
* Find your [[https:// | * Find your [[https:// | ||
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- | * Workers in health care settings | + | |
- | * High-risk first responders | + | |
- | * Residents and staff of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other community-based, | + | |
- | * All people 65 years or older | + | |
- | * People 50 years or older who live in multigenerational households (2 or more generations)* | + | |
- | *Example: An older adult who cannot live alone and is being cared for by a relative or in-home caregiver, or an older adult who shares the home with a grandchild. | + | |
- | * K-12 educators and child care workers | + | |
- | * //If you do not fall within the above categories, you will be eligible in a future phase. We’ll continue to update this site with information on who is eligible for vaccination.// | + | |
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- | * Also see [[https:// | + | |
- | * Also reference [[https:// | + | |
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- | * Call 833-681-0211 (TTY users: dial 711 and then 833-681-0211, | + | |
- | * Anyone can call - this is a statewide support program that has been implemented due to the impacts of COVID-19 | + | |
=== FINANCIAL === | === FINANCIAL === | ||
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- | **Government Benefits for Laid-Off Workers** | ||
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- | Employment Security Division (ESD): [[https:// | ||
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**Government Benefits for Sick Workers** | **Government Benefits for Sick Workers** | ||
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* COVID-19 Relief Grant | * COVID-19 Relief Grant | ||
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- | * COVID-19 Restaurant Worker Relief | ||
- | * By referral only - from coworker or manager - Greater Seattle, Greater Spokane | ||
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* COVID-19 Relief Fund for Restaurant Workers - fill out form at link above | * COVID-19 Relief Fund for Restaurant Workers - fill out form at link above | ||
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- | * COVID-19 Grant for Restaurant Workers | ||
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- | * COVID-19 Emergency Fund | ||
**General Financial Assistance** | **General Financial Assistance** | ||
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* The [[https:// | * The [[https:// | ||
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- | * Emergency Supplements (SNAP - Food Assistance) issued on a month-to-month basis with Federal approval - see [[https:// | + | |
- | * DSHS temporarily expanded Basic Food eligibility for students of higher education. This includes students who either are determined eligible for work-study, or have an Expected Family Contribution of $0 in the current academic year - rules will continue until 30 days after the COVID-19 Public Health emergency is lifted | + | |
- | * The maximum allotments for food assistance were increased by 15% - approved by congress, and will continue through June 30, 2021 | + | |
- | * Clients considered " | + | |
- | * DSHS expanded the TANF 60-month Time Limit Extension to support families experiencing hardships due to the COVID-19 emergency | + | |
- | * All TANF WorkFirst participants are temporarily exempt from required participation. Clients can choose to continue participation and, to the extent possible, case management will continue, but participation will not be required. | + | |
- | * DSHS temporarily suspended TANF WorkFirst sanction reduction or termination penalties. This also suspends the need for a home visit by our staff as part of the sanction process. Clients who closed in sanction will not have to cure sanction before being eligible for the cash grant. | + | |
- | * DSHS conducts a TANF Teen Living Assessment, which may include a home visit for all unmarried, minor parents applying for TANF cash assistance, to determine eligibility and offer support to the household. The home visits are suspended until further notice. Specialists are responsible to make their best effort to determine a safe living environment and situation, for the teen and their child, by completing all required assessment screening tools in the office or over the phone. | + | |
- | * All TANF WorkFirst Orientations are being conducted via the telephone. | + | |
- | * DSHS suspended treatment monitoring and good cause for participation in medical treatment for ABD, participation in substance use assessment and treatment and participation in vocational rehabilitation. | + | |
- | * DSHS postponed ABD disability reviews, modified HEN referral incapacity reviews and expanded medical evidence rules for eligibility purposes. | + | |
- | * Mental Incapacity Evaluation contracts have been amended to allow for telephonic psychological evaluations. | + | |
- | * Benefits will also not close for recipients of Medicaid unless the individual requests their benefits be terminated, the individual is no longer a Washington state resident or the individual is deceased. | + | |
- | * All cash and food Mid-Certification Reports required under WAC 388-418-0011 are waived from November 2020 to June 2021 while households meet all other eligibility requirements. | + | |
- | * The Refugee Cash/ | + | |
- | * ORR has waived the 90-day requirement for completing the Refugee Health Screening. ORIA requests that contracted RHS providers notify ORIA and DOH directly about any post-90-day refugee health screenings. | + | |
- | * For clients participating in certain ORR-funded programs, the 60-month eligibility limitation is waived through April 30, 2021. Clients are eligible beyond five years, as long as they have not naturalized. | + | |
- | * Funding for rent and utility assistance will also continue to be available through ORIA-funded organizations. | + | |
=== HOUSING === | === HOUSING === | ||
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**Assistance for Renters** | **Assistance for Renters** | ||
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- | * Currently extends through March 31, 2021 | ||
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* More about the R-3 Grant: [[https:// | * More about the R-3 Grant: [[https:// | ||
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- | * WISH Grant for small businesses affected by disasters | ||
**Resource Lists from Washington Organizations** | **Resource Lists from Washington Organizations** | ||
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- | * Revenue will provide payment extensions, upon request, to businesses in the industries directly impacted by these restrictions. | ||
- | * Please request a payment extension before the due date. | ||
- | * You are still being asked to file your returns by their original due dates even if you are unable to pay. | ||
- | * Revenue will waive interest from February 29, 2020 until the termination of the COVID-19 State of Emergency. At that time, interest will begin accruing on outstanding balances. | ||
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- | **General Small Business Guides for COVID-19** | ||
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- | * Steps for Foodservice and Restaurant Readiness | ||
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- | ==== RESOURCE DATABASES ==== | ||
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- | **Resource Lists for Creative Professionals** | ||
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