Unemployment Benefits and the Coronavirus
There have been significant changes in how the federal government is allowing individual states to handle their unemployment benefits laws.
This government run website will help you find information about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act as well as other information including:
- Unemployment Benefits for Self-Employed Workers
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Continuation of Health Insurance Coverage (COBRA)
Visit: usa.gov/unemployment
How To File For Unemployment Insurance
Visit: dol.gov/general/topic/unemployment-insurance
Struggling To Find Additional Government Assistance Information?
This government run website is a great resource to help you better understand a wider variety of federal benefits that may be available to you.
- Section 8 Housing Benefits
- Disaster Relief
- Medicade
- and much more
Visit: benefits.gov
Find Other Services Are Available In Your State
There are a number of local and regional U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) programs available to you. This helpful guide provides links by state to a vast number of DOL services in your area.
Visit: dol.gov/general/location