Important Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources
Dear Friends,
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a public health crisis the likes of which none of us have experienced in our lifetimes. I have remained hopeful because of the way Rhode Islanders have come together to handle the pandemic, help each other, and keep our communities moving forward. You are doing your part – and as your representative I have been working hard to provide immediate help during this difficult period. In recent weeks, the House has acted with urgency and passed sweeping relief packages to help families, workers, and small businesses.
MY OFFICE HAS COMPILED A LIST OF HELPFUL RESOURCES:
Economic Impact Payment Information
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides a $1,200 one-time payment per adult and $500 per child to help those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These payments will phase out for individuals making more than $75,000 or couples making more than $150,000. Americans have started to receive their stimulus payments. If you have not, you can now check the status of your payment, update your bank information, and submit your information if you did not file taxes in 2018 or 2019 by using the IRS' new “Get My Payment” portal. If you are a recipient of Social Security retirement, disability, or survivor benefits, you should receive your payment automatically.
Health Resources
COVID-19 Medical Information from the Rhode Island Department of Health
RI Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline: (401) 222-8022
State of Rhode Island COVID-19 Health Insurance Information
Health Source RI: (855) 840-4774
CDC Guidelines on How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
COVID-19 Testing Information for the General Public
Ways to Help the Rhode Island COVID-19 Response
Volunteer opportunities, medical supply donations and manufacturer and supplier offers
Employment Assistance
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training Workplace, Unemployment Support
Emergency Unemployment Insurance Claims System: for gig economy workers, contract workers, small business owners, self-employed, or other individuals ineligible for regular unemployment insurance.
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training: (401) 462-2020
Rhode Island Unemployment Insurance Call Center: (401) 243-9100
U.S Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Relief Information and Resources
Small Business Relief
Small Business Administration Guidance and Loan Resources
SBA COVID-19 Related Funding Options: Paycheck Protection Plan, Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance, Express Bridge Loans, and Debt Relief.
SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center: (800) 659-2955
SBA RI District Office: (401) 528-4561
Rhode Island Commerce Corp. Frequently Asked Questions
RI Commerce Small Business Hotline: (401) 521-HELP
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Updates
Food Accessibility
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Increases and Recertification Changes
Department of Human Services Call Center: 1-855-MY-RIDHS (1-855-697-4347)
Rhode Island Community Food Bank Find Food List
RI Food Bank Office: (401)-942-6325
Rhode Island Delivers Food and Grocery Deliveries for Individuals Quarantining
United Way 2-1-1 or the Point at (401) 462-4444
“Grab and Go” Food Sites for Youth
Healthy Aging Food and Nutrition Information for Older Rhode Islanders
Office of Healthy Aging: (401)-462-3000
Home Delivered Department: (401) 351-6700
United Way of Rhode Island 2-1-1 Help Line
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