Benefits, Tax and Money

ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act

• What Types of Services Can the ADA National Network Offer You?
• ADA Quick Tips – Tax Incentives
• Parents With Disabilities in Child Welfare Agencies and Courts

Source: ADA National Network
Web: adata.org

Help & Support

• Financial Resilience Center: COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities
  Source: National Disability Institute (NDI)
  Web: nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/financial-resilience-center/
• 211 – Get Connected. Get Help. COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Call 2-1-1
    For caring help for finding food, paying your housing bills, and other essential services.
  Source: United Way
  Web: 211.org/services/covid19
• Community Action Partnership: Guidance & Resources for Managing Coronavirus Risk
  Helping People. Changing Lives. Fighting Poverty
  Web: consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/
• EveryONE Project – Neighborhood Navigator: Search for free or reduced cost services
  Source: American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
  Web: navigator.aafp.org
• Help if You’re Struggling During the COVID-19 Crisis
  • SaverLife – COVID-19 Resources and Information
  Web: SaverLife.org
• Protecting your finances during the Coronavirus Pandemic
  Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
  Web: consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/
• Need Help Paying Bills: Information, Inspiration & Resources for Today’s Challenging Economy
  Web: needhelppayingbills.com
• Benefit Finder: Your Path to Government Benefits
  + Introducing the Benefits.gov Chatbot
  More: Help Center – Coronavirus Resources
  Web. benefits.gvv

Internet, Broadband & Digital Inclusion Support

• Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
  • Companies Pledging to “Keep Americans Connected” during Pandemic
  • More: EveryoneOn.org – Find Low Cost Internet Service and Computers in Your Area
• COVID-19 Resources and Digital Inclusion
  • Free & Low-Cost Internet Plans
    
  • Local Government COVID-19 Digital Inclusion Response
  • State Government COVID-19 Digital Inclusion Response
  Source: National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA)
  Web: digitalinclusion.org/covid19/

Food Assistance

• Feeding America: Find Your Local Food Bank
  Web: feedingamerica.org
• Find Meals for Kids Site Finder
  Source: Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• Food and Nutrition Services (FNS): Find State Programs
  More: FNS Program Response & Waivers to COVID-19
  Source: Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  Web: fns.usda.gov
• Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) – Federal Nutrition Programs
  Web: frac.org
• Meals on Wheels: Find Meals 
  Web: mealsonwheels.org
• Meals-To-You
  Web: mealstoyou.org
• Find Mini Free Pantry
  More: Sharing-Box Map: Little Free Library
  Web: littlefreepantry.org
• National Hunger Hotline
  • Call: 1-866-3-HUNGRY
  • Spanish: 1-877-8-HAMBRE
  • Text 97779 
    with question and keyword to receive automated resource near an address or zip. 
  Source: Hunger Free America
  Web: hungerfreeamerica.org
• Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)
  Web: frac.org/pebt
• SNAP State Directory of Resources
  Source: Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  Web: fns.usda.gov
• VA: Veterans Food Insecurity
  Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
  Web: nutrition.va.gov
• WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
  Source: Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  Web: fns.usda.gov
• Why Hunger Find Food Search Engine
  Call 1-800-5-HUNGRY
  Web: whyhunger.org
• Drive To End Hunger
  Source: AARP Foundation
  Web: endseniorhunger.aarp.org

Housing & Homeless Assistance

• Housing and Services Resource Center
  Web: acl.gov
• Mortgage and housing assistance during the coronavirus national emergency
  More: Guide to coronavirus mortgage relief options [en español]
  Source: CFPB: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
  Web: consumerfinance.gov
• Housing Needs of People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Crisis [PDF]
  | Español [archivo de PDF]
  Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition (NILHC)
  Web: nlihc.org
• Rental Assistance listed by state
  Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition (NILHC)
  Web: nlihc.org
• Veterans Affairs: VA Homeless Veterans 1-877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838) 
  • National Call Center for Homeless Veterans 
• Veterans Affairs: VA Home Loan Guidance during COVID-19
  Web: va.gov
• FHFA: Federal Housing Finance Housing Agency and COVID-19
  Web: fhfa.gov
• HUD: Department of Housing & Urban Development and COVID-19
  Web: hud.gov

Medical Assistance

• Needy Meds: Information and Resources for Medical Cost Assistance
  Helpline: 1-800-503-6897
  Web:needymeds.org
• Free Clinics and Sliding Scale Clinics by State
  Web: freeclinics.com
• National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
  Web: nafcclinics.org

Scams & Fraud

• National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) 
  Report COVID-19 scams: 1-866-720-5721
  Web: justice.gov/disaster-fraud
• National Elder Fraud Hotline: 1-833-FRAUD-1-1
  Source: Department of Justice
• IRS Tax Scams/Consumer Alerts | Report Phishing and Online Scams

• Slam the Scam: Treasury IRS-Related Coronavirus Scam
  More: Report fraud, scam, waste or abuse – IRS COVID-19 or Impersonation Scam
  Source: Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)
• Medicare Scam Alert: Coronavirus-Related
  More: What should I do if I get a call claiming there’s a problem with my Social Security number or account?
  Source: Social Security Administration (SSA)
• FTA: Federal Trade Commission in Action- Scams, COVID-19 & FTC in Action
  Scams: Coronavirus Advice for Consumers
  • Spot the Scams #FTCScamBingo
  • How to Spot, Avoid and Report Tech Support Scams
  • Infographics: Government Imposter Scams
  • Complaint Assistant to FTC
  Source: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Web: ftc.gov
• Social Security Benefit Suspension Scam
  More: Report fraud, scam, waste or abuse – Social Security?
  Source: Office of the Inspector General – Social Security Administration (SSA)
• BeSafeRx: Know Your Online Pharmacy, Avoid Risks and Scams of Online Prescription Drugs
  Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 
  Web: fda/gov
• Fraudulent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Products
  More: Report Fraudulent Products or call 1-800-332-1088
  Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 
  Web: fda/gov
• ITRC: Identity Theft Resource Center
  Non-profit organization established to support victims of identity theft in resolving their cases, and to broaden public education and awareness of identity theft, scams/fraud, privacy issues, cyber security, and data breaches. 
  Web: idtheftcenter.org
• Scams and Safety: Fraud and Telemarketing Against Seniors
  Web: fbi.gov
• Scams & Frauds – AARP Fraud Watch Network
  Web: aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/

Unemployment Benefits

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

• Unemployment Insurance Relief During COVID-19 Outbreak
• How Do I File for Unemployment Insurance?
• Coronavirus Resources and DOL
• Availability of up to $100 million in National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) in response to COVID-19
• Guidance on Unemployment Insurance Flexibilities for States during COVID-19

Web: dol.gov

CareerOneStop

• Find Career, Training and Job Search Resources
• Resources for Employers and Businesses impacted by COVID-19

Web: careeronestop.org

State Unemployment Benefits

• COVID-19 and Unemployment Resources
• Questions & Answers: Learn about Unemployment Benefits
• Need to apply for Unemployment Insurance?
• Find your State Unemployment Benefits

Source: CareerOneStop , American Job Center Network, U.S. Department of Labor
Web: careeronestop.org

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CMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

• Medicare and Coronavirus
  Web: medicare.gov
• Medicaid and Coronavirus
  Web: medicare.gov

IRS: Internal Revenue Service

• Deadline to file 2019 and 2020 tax returns to get COVID penalty relief postponed in declared disaster areas
  Taxpayers in areas covered by certain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster declarations may have more time to file their returns to qualify for the penalty relief under Notice 2022-36.
• Filing and Payment Deadlines:  Coronavirus Tax Relief
• Accessible IRS Forms & Publications

Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments

• Economic Impact Payments: What You Need to Know
  • If you’re not required to file taxes: Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here
  • Individuals & Families
  • Businesses & Tax-Exempt Entities
  • Health & Retirement Plans
  • Military Members Tax Information
• Resources and Guidance: Coronavirus and Economic Impact Payments

Featured Tips & Updates

• How people can reconstruct records lost in a natural disaster
• IRS Tax Scams/Consumer Alerts | Report Phishing and Online Scams
• Slam the Scam: Treasury IRS-Related Coronavirus Scam 
• IRS People First Initiative provides relief to taxpayers facing COVID-19 issues

Web: irs.gov

SSA: Social Security Administration

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Social Security

• Does COVID-19 financial assistance affect my Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility or payment?
  Note: SSA no longer counts some COVID-19 financial assistance against SSI (Title XVI) benefits.  
• How do I get my Economic Impact Payment?
  Social Security & SSI Recipients – Steps to Take and Schedule of Payments
• SSI recipients will receive automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
• Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries
• SSA BEST: Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool
• Replace Your Social Security Card Online in 43 States and the District of Columbia
• Office Closings and Emergencies – Social Security

U.S. Department of the Treasury

• “Get My Payment” Web App Launched for Americans to Submit Direct Deposit Information and Track Economic Impact Payments
• CARES Act: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) and the Treasury Department
• Small Businesses: Paycheck Protection Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Web: treasury.gov

U.S. Census Bureau

• COVID-19 and U.S. Census Bureau
• Small Business Weekly Pulse Survey: Tracking Changes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• COVID-19 Data Hub: Demographic and Economic Resources 
  • Press Release: Census Bureau Releases Interactive Data Hub in Response to COVID-19
• 2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19
• Response Rate Map for 2020 U.S. Census
• Statistics in Schools (SIS): K-12 Activities & Resources for 2020 U.S. Census
  • Parent/Caregiver Toolkits & Activities to Support Learning for K-12 Students

Web: census.gov

USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

• Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and USDA
• Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) – USDA Nutrition Assistance Programs
• Rural Development USDA COVID-19 Resources & Response

Featured Tips & Updates

• 5-15: USDA Extends Flexibilities, Paves the Way for Meals to Continue through the Summer
• 5-4: PDF: USDA Outlines Telehealth Service Changes as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
• 4-17: USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

Web: usda.gov