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COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
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# ENTITY CHANGE ORDERED/ EFFECTIVE
LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION
1 County of Alameda
2 Public Health COVID-19 INFORMATION O Shelter in place order extended until 5/3/20 O Testing, Isolation and Quarantine information O Community Resources O Situation update
http://www.acphd.org/
3 CalFresh
O Beginning April 28, 2020, pilot program permits CalFresh households to purchase groceries online in response to COVID-19
O EBT online purchasing available at 2 retailers; Amazon & Walmart
O COVID-19 Emergency Allotment (EA) for CalFresh households
O Amount of EA will vary by household and possibly by month to bring the total household benefit amount to the maximum benefit amount allowed under program regulations
O Households already receiving the maximum benefit amount will NOT be eligible for the EA
O Two EA scheduled for April 11, 2020, for eligible households that received CalFresh in March and May 10, 2020, for eligible households that received CalFresh in April
O EA will be automatically loaded to EBT accounts if eligible
O New applicants encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible to qualify for May 10, 2020, EA
Ordered: 4/4/20 Effective: 4/28/20 Ordered: 3/18/20 Effective: 4/11/20; 5/10/20
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CalFresh/EBTOnline/20200408-EBT-Online-FAQ-Sheet-En.pdf https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CalFresh/EBTOnline/20200408-EBT-Online-FAQ-Sheet-Sp.pdf https://www.cwda.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/calfreshemergencyallotment_wclp_cafb_cfpa_cwda_finalfactsheet_4.2.2020.pdf?1585940202
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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CalFresh (Cont.) O Semi-Annual (SAR 7) or Annual Recertification/Redetermination due in March,
April, or May 2020 will NOT be required at this time
O Interviews for these months will NOT be required
O Benefits will continue uninterrupted O Changes in income can increase benefits O Contact Alameda County Social Services
Agency to report changes • BY PHONE: Monday – Friday
1-888-999-4772 or 510-263-2420 7:30am – 5:00pm
• BY MAIL: P.O. BOX 12941 OAKLAND, CA. 94604
• BY FAX: 510-670-5095 • ONLINE:
https://public.alamedasocialservices.org/CARS OR http://www.getcalfresh.org/docs
O MyBenefits CalWIN experiencing extremely high volume of users. Off peak hours are typically before 11am and after 3pm
O Social Services Agency office lobbies closed until further notice
O Eligibility redeterminations waived for 90 days O New applicants encouraged to apply online
www.BenefitsCalWIN.org or www.GetCalFresh.org or by phone 510-263-2420 or 1-88-999-4772
3/19/20 3/4/20
https://www.alamedasocialservices.org/public/docs/Attention_All_Alameda_County.pdf https://www.mybenefitscalwin.org/web/consortium/help?parentCategory=announcement Alameda County Social Services Agency Lobby Closures 3.19.20 https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.17.20-N-29-20-EO.pdf https://www.alamedasocialservices.org/public/docs/COVID_19_Final_3_13_2020.pdf
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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4 CalWORKs
O Semi-Annual (SAR 7) or Annual Recertification/Redetermination due in March,
April, or May 2020 will NOT be required at this time
O Interviews for these months will NOT be required
O Benefits will continue uninterrupted O Changes in income can increase benefits O Contact Alameda County Social Services
Agency to report changes • BY PHONE: Monday – Friday
1-888-999-4772 or 510-263-2420 7:30am – 5:00pm
• BY MAIL: P.O. BOX 12941 OAKLAND, CA. 94604
• BY FAX: 510-670-5095 • ONLINE:
https://public.alamedasocialservices.org/CARS
O MyBenefits CalWIN experiencing extremely high volume of users. Off peak hours are typically before 11am and after 3pm
O Social Services Agency office lobbies closed until further notice
O Eligibility redeterminations waived for 90 days O Through 6/17/2020 any month or partial
month benefits received shall not count towards 48-month time limit
o New applicants encouraged to apply online www.BenefitsCalWIN.org or
o by phone 510-263-2420 or 1-88-999-4772
3/19/20 3/4/20
https://www.alamedasocialservices.org/public/docs/Attention_All_Alameda_County.pdf https://www.mybenefitscalwin.org/web/consortium/help?parentCategory=announcement
Alameda County Social Services Agency Lobby Closures 3.19.20 https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.17.20-N-29-20-EO.pdf https://www.alamedasocialservices.org/public/docs/COVID_19_Final_3_13_2020.pdf
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
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5 General Assistance (GA)
O Semi-Annual (SAR 7) or Annual Recertification/Redetermination due in March,
April, or May 2020 will NOT be required at this time
O Interviews for these months will NOT be required
O Benefits will continue uninterrupted O Changes in income can increase benefits O Contact Alameda County Social Services
Agency to report changes • BY PHONE: Monday – Friday
1-888-999-4772 or 510-263-2420 7:30am –
5:00pm
• BY MAIL: P.O. BOX 12941 OAKLAND, CA. 94604
• BY FAX: 510-670-5095 • ONLINE:
https://public.alamedasocialservices.org/C
ARS O Social Services Agency office lobbies closed
until further notice
3/19/20
https://www.alamedasocialservices.org/public/docs/Attention_All_Alameda_County.pdf Alameda County Social Services Agency Lobby Closures 3.19.20
6 In-Home-Support-Services (IHSS)
O IHSS Orientation available online O Offices only answering questions at the door O To apply for IHSS or request an application
BY PHONE: 510-577-1800 O Provider Enrollment or IHSS payroll issues: O 510-577-1877 O Eligibility re-determinations waived for 90 days
3/4/20
https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.17.20-N-29-20-EO.pdf https://www.alamedasocialservices.org/public/services/elders_and_disabled_adults/in_home_Supportive_services.cfm
7 Medi-Cal
O For Annual Recertification/ Redetermination due in March – June 2020, please submit as it will be processed at a later date
https://www.alamedasocialservices.org/public/docs/Attention_All_Alameda_County.pdf
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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Medi-Cal (Cont.)
O MyBenefits CalWIN experiencing extremely high volume of users. Off peak hours are typically before 11am and after 3pm
O Social Services Agency office lobbies closed until further notice
O Eligibility re-determinations waived for 90 days o New applicants encouraged to apply online
www.BenefitsCalWIN.org or by phone 510-263-2420 or 1-88-999-4772
3/19/20 3/4/20
https://www.mybenefitscalwin.org/web/consortium/help?parentCategory=announcement Alameda County Social Services Agency Lobby Closures 3.19.20 https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.17.20-N-29-20-EO.pdf https://www.alamedasocialservices.org/public/docs/COVID_19_Final_3_13_2020.pdf
8 Santa Rita County Jail
o All in-person visiting suspended including all contact, non-contact visits and use of video visiting kiosks in the lobby through April 7, 2020 due to COVID-19
3/4/20 https://www.alamedacountysheriff.org/dc_srj_visiting.php
9 Superior Court
o Additional 60 day extension on most traffic court hearings and deadlines initially extended by 60 days on March 17, 2020
o Those whose court appearances were scheduled for any date between March 17 and May 1, 2020, will now have their court dates automatically continued by the Court for approximately 120 days
o The Court will send notifications of new court dates to litigants at the address on their traffic citations or the Notices to Appear that they received from law enforcement
o Continuing for 120 days the following deadlines to pay or complete an activity, where those deadlines would otherwise fall between March 17 and May 1, 2020:
• Traffic School Completion Due Dates
4/17/20
http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/Resources/Documents/April%2017,%202020%20-%20Press%20Release(1).pdf
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Superior Court (Cont.)
• Traffic School Fee Due Dates
• Bail Forfeiture Due Dates
• Citation Due Dates
• Volunteer Work and Community Service Due Dates
• Trail by Declaration Due Dates
o Resumption of Court’s fax filing service for certain emergency-related Civil, Family, and Probate documents
o Expansion of documents that can be files at the Court’s drop box locations
o Drop box added for Probate documents at the Berkeley Courthouse
o Order deems April 6 through May 1, 2020, to be holidays for most purposes
o During COVID-19 crisis, all appearances in civil actions and misdemeanor appeals must be by telephone or video technology, and (b) all pleadings (except for initial service of process) and all court notices be served electronically
o All jury trials will be continued, and jurors will not be called
o Any prospective jurors who received a summons with a date from April 6, 2020, through May 1, 2020, are not required to report for jury service and will be considered to have satisfied their jury service
o Effective March 30, 2020, Court Self-Help Center available to assist customers Monday – Thursday from 9:00am – 12:00pm via the web
Ordered: 4/10/20 Effective: 4/13/20 Ordered: 4/3/20 Effective: 4/6/20 3/30/20
http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/Resources/Documents/April%2010,%202020%20-%20Press%20Release(1).pdf http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/Resources/Documents/April%203,%202020%20-%20Press%20Release.pdf http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/Resources/Documents/March%2027,%202020%20-%20Press%20Release%20re%20Expansion%20of%20Remote%20Services(1).pdf
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Superior Court (Cont.)
using LiveChat. LiveChat can be found on bottom of right corner of the Court’s Self-Help Center web site
o Effective March 30, 2020, Court Self Help Center available to schedule one-on-one video appointments. Customers will be identified during LiveChat or telephonic sessions and scheduled accordingly
o Effective March 30, 2020, Family Court Services mediation sessions resume via telephone conference
o Court staff will contact effected parties to schedule telephonic mediation sessions
o Court’s Self-Help service resumes by telephone Monday – Thursday from 1:00 – 4:00pm at (510) 272-1393
o For court changes related to Shelter-in-Place effective March 17 – April 7, 2020, see link
o For all Court updates and information related
to COVID-19, see link
3/25/20 3/17/20
http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/Pages.aspx/COVID-19 http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/Resources/Documents/March%2025%202020%20Press%20Release(1).pdf http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/Resources/Documents/COVID%20Press%20Release%20--%20March%2016.CF2.pdf http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/Pages.aspx/COVID-19
10 Women, Infant & Children-WIC
o New WIC food choices during COVID-19 Pandemic
o Find newly authorized WIC foods by scanning barcodes using WIC App (download at the Google Play Store or Apple App Store)
o If WIC foods are out of stock at your local authorized grocer, use the WIC Grocer Search to find other stores: https://m.wic.ca.gov/Grocers/GrocerSearch.aspx
4/8/20 https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DWICSN/Pages/TemporaryAPLExpansion.aspx
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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Women, Infant & Children-WIC (Cont.)
o In-person office visits suspended until May 4, 2020
o Apply for WIC by phone o All appointments conducted by phone o Benefits issued remotely
http://www.acphd.org/wic.aspx
11 Housing Resource Centers (HRCs)
12 All HRCs o Drop-in hours suspended o Screenings, assessments and housing support
provided via telephone appointments
3/17/20 HRC Drop-In Update 3.26.20
13 211 Alameda County
o Operators have all the updates and are sending callers to the appropriate HRC numbers
http://211alamedacounty.org/
14 Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Human Trafficking
o If you are in immediate danger, call 911 o Call 211 or the hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-
800-787-3224 (TTY) for services, shelter and housing information
HRC Drop-In Update 3.26.20
15 Oakland & Emeryville
o Any families or individuals who are still sheltered but face a crisis such as a 3 day pay or quit notice, an eviction notice, call BACS Keep Oakland Housed Program at 510-613-0330 x2
o Unsheltered families (with a child under 18):
• If seeking help for the first time call the Family Front Door at 510-808-7410 ext. 282
o If your family has been assessed, and you are already receiving services and need to update your information, text your full name and your updated/new information to Family Front Door at 510-435-2296
HRC Drop-In Update 3.26.20
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Oakland & Emeryville (Cont.)
o Unsheltered adults (individuals or families that do not include a child under 18) who are seeking help for the first time:
• call BACS Coordinated Entry line at 510-613-0330 x2
• call or text EOCP Coordinated Entry line at 510-436-4601
16 Berkeley & Albany (North County)
o Unsheltered adults: call 510-495-0131 o Unsheltered families – see Oakland
information for Family Front Door above or contact Women’s Day Time Drop-in Center call 510-548-2884 or email [email protected]
o One night 7pm emergency shelter bed hotline is not taking referrals at this time
HRC Drop-In Update 3.26.20
17 San Leandro & Alameda (Mid County West)
o All unsheltered adults and families: call Building Futures at 510-357-0205
HRC Drop-In Update 3.26.20
18 Hayward & Unincorporated (Mid County East)
o All unsheltered adults and families: call Abode at 510-330-5807
HRC Drop-In Update 3.26.20
19 Livermore, Dublin Pleasanton (East County/Tri-Valley)
o All unsheltered adults and families: call Abode at 510-371-0447
HRC Drop-In Update 3.26.20
20 Fremont, Newark Union City (South County/Tri-City)
o All unsheltered adults and families: call Abode at 510-330-5822
HRC Drop-In Update 3.26.20
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21 Free “Grab & Go” Meals for Children under 18
22 Oakland Unified School District Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)
o “Grab and Go” breakfast and lunch meals available for all OUSD students or families and any Oakland child under 18 at designated schools throughout the city of Oakland
o Multiple meals distributed on Monday & Thursday, 8am – Noon
3/16/20 https://www.ousd.org/Page/19078 https://www.ousd.org/cms/lib/CA01001176/Centricity/Domain/5869/COVID_Meals_Sites_Map.pdf
23 Alameda Unified School District (AUSD)
o “Grab and Go” breakfast and lunch meals available for all AUSD students or any child 18 and under at designated schools
o Multiple meals distributed on Tuesdays & Fridays, 11am – 1pm
o Student must be present o No ID required
3/23/20 https://www.alameda.k12.ca.us/foodservices
24 Albany Unified School District (AUSD)
o “Grab and Go” breakfast and lunch meals available for any child 18 and under, regardless of place of residence
o Multiple meal distributed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 11:00am to 1:00PM
o Albany School Cafeteria: 603 Key Route Blvd
3/16/20 https://www.ausdk12.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1692849&type=d&pREC_ID=1889578 https://www.ausdk12.org/apps/news/article/1185302
25 Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD)
o Takeaway meals for school-age children, free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 and under, including those who do not attend BUSD or live in Berkeley at designated schools
o Multiple meals distributed Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00am- 1:00pm
3/16/20 https://www.berkeleyschools.net/2020/03/revised-breakfast-and-lunch-distribution-schedule-horario-modificado-acerca-de-la-distribucion-de-desayuno-y-almuerzo/
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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o Check website for updated distribution schedule
26 Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD)
o “Grab and Go” breakfast and lunch meals available for all CVUSD students or any child 18 and under
o Multiple meals distributed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:
o 11:00am to 12:30pm at Creekside Middle school and
o 11:30am – 12:30pm at Castro Valley & Stanton Elementary Schools
3/16/20 https://4.files.edl.io/0b73/03/22/20/184412-0bfbb170-b561-4212-9cba-87e7fc1091e4.pdf
27 Dublin Unified School District (DUSD)
o “Grab and Go” breakfast and lunch meals available to any DUSD student
o Meals distributed from 10:00am – 12:00pm at Dublin High School and Fallon Middle School
o Student must be present
https://www.dublin.k12.ca.us/cms/lib/CA01001424/Centricity/Domain/1/Grab%20and%20Go%20Lunch.pdf
28 Emery Unified School District (EUSD)
o Curbside breakfast and lunch meals twice a week for any child 18 and under
o Multiple meal distribution, Monday 10:00am to 12:00pm and Thursday 10:00am to 12:00PM at 1100 47th Street, Emeryville (High School side)
o Please bring a grocery bag or cooler to bring food home for the week
3/16/20 http://emeryusd.k12.ca.us/?s=meal http://emeryusd.k12.ca.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/040320-Schools-Remain-Closed.pdf
29 Fremont Unified School District
o “Grab and Go” breakfast and lunches available for pick-up for students and children ages 18 and under
o Meals distributed Monday and Wednesday at Irvington, Kennedy, Washington High School and Cabrillo Elementary schools from 10:00 to 11:00am
4/17/20
https://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/pf4/cms2/news_themed_display?id=1584349073623
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o Modified meal schedule for Spring Break, April 13 – April 17, 2020, see link for more information
30 Hayward Unified School District (HUSD)
o “Grab and Go” breakfast and lunch meals available for all HUSD students or families at designated schools throughout the city of Hayward
o Meals distributed Monday – Friday from 11:00am – 12:00pm
o Students do not need to be present
3/17/20 https://www.husd.us/fs
31 Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD)
o “Grab and Go” breakfast and lunch meals available to all students and siblings ages 18 and younger
o Meals distributed Monday – Friday from 9:30am to 10:30am at designated schools
o Additional dinner meals at 2 locations; Junction K-8 and Marylin Elementary
o April 6 – April 14th No meals served due to Spring Break
Update: 4/20/20 https://www.livermoreschools.org/Page/8790
32 Newark Unified School District (NUSD)
o “Grab and Go” meals available to all children ages 18 and under
o Multiple meal distribution on Monday and Wednesday from 11:00am to 12:00pm at the following locations:
• Newark Jr. High School: 6201 Lafayette Ave.
• Central Kitchen: 37370 Birch St. o Child must be present
4/6/20 http://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1487973450928
33 San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD)
o Free meal service for children 18 and under at designated schools in San Leandro
3/16/20 https://www.sanleandro.k12.ca.us/
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o Multiple meal Distribution Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00am – 12:00pm
o Ability to provide meals for up to 3 students without them having to be present
34 San Lorenzo Unified School District San Lorenzo Unified School District (SLZUSD)
o Meals resume April 20, 2020 o “Grab and Go” breakfast and lunch available to
any child 18 and under on a first come, first serve basis
o On pick-up day, child can receive one lunch meal for same day and one breakfast meal for the following morning
o Meal distribution from 11am – 1pm at the following locations:
o Arroyo High School—15701 Lorenzo Avenue, San Lorenzo
o Hesperian Elementary School 620 Drew Street, San Lorenzo
o April 13 – April 17, 2020 no meals due to Spring Break
4/20/20 4/13/20
https://4.files.edl.io/5c52/03/18/20/015133-4eb78d03-d515-43cc-844e-668a9066ed3b.pdf https://slzcafes.com/?page=main
35 Utilities
36 EBMUD o 60 day moratorium on service disconnection due to billing/payment issues
o Call 1-866-403-2683 to have your water service restored if it was shut off due to non-payment
o Reduction in bill for economic hardship o Lafayette and San Pablo reservoir recreation
areas closed
3/16/20 https://www.ebmud.com/water/about-your-water/water-quality/coronavirus/ https://www.ebmud.com/customers/billing-questions/financial-assistance/customer-assistance-program/
37 PG&E
o New billing and service modifications for impacted customers
3/25/20
PG&E Shares Additional Support for Customers 3/25/20
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PG&E (Cont.) o Suspending service disconnections for non-payment for residential & commercial clients
o Implementing flexible payment plan options o Additional support for low-income and medical
baseline customers
3/12/20 https://www.pge.com/en_US/about-pge/company-information/protective-protocols/covid19-protections.page
38 Waste Management of Alameda County
o Oakland and Hayward residential contact centers (offices) closed
o Business contact centers (offices) remain open o Payment drop box remains open o Effective March 30, 2020, temporary
suspension of bulky pick up and extra waste bag services in Albany, Emeryville and Hayward
3/28/20 https://www.wm.com/weather-alert/california.jsp
39 State of California
40 Department of Public Health
COVID-19 INFORMATION o COVID-19 updates and resources o State response to COVID-19 o Services and information o Latest numbers and news
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx https://covid19.ca.gov/
41 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
o Expedited transition to parole for eligible inmates who have 60 days or less to serve on their sentences and are not currently serving time for a violent crime as defined by law, a person required to register under Penal Code 290, or domestic violence
o Effective March 27, 2020, all staff and visitors entering CDCR state prisons and community correctional facilities will undergo an additional touchless temperature screening prior to being allowed to enter the facility. Verbal symptom screening mandated March 14, 2020
3/31/20 3/26/20
https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/news/2020/03/31/cdcr-announces-plan-to-further-protect-staff-and-inmates-from-the-spread-of-covid-19-in-state-prisons/ https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/covid19/
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Cont.)
o Effective March 26, 2020, the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will be providing free Skype virtual video visits to youth for approved visitors
o Directions for approved visitors to download the free Skype for Business App on their smartphone or computer will be posted on the DJJ homepage in English and Spanish. There is no cost to create an account
o By executive order, no new commitments to state prisons or juvenile facilities will be accepted for the next 30 days
o For CDCR COIVD-19 preparedness and executive orders effective March 17 – March 24, 2020, see link
3/24/20
https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/03/24/governor-newsom-issues-executive-order-on-state-prisons-and-juvenile-facilities-in-response-to-the-covid-19-outbreak/ https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/covid19/
42 CDCR Division of Adult Parole Operations
o Lobby traffic suspended except for initial parole interviews & emergencies
o Those on parole should contact their parole agent by phone for guidance on whether to come in
o Office visits for those 65 & older and those with chronic medical conditions are suspended immediately
https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/covid19/
43 Covered California o COVID-19 Special Enrollment Period through 6/30/20
o Anyone who meets eligibility requirements can enroll in health care coverage
o 10,000 Certified Insurance Agents providing phone-based service models
o Visit www.CoveredCA.com or call (800) 300-1506 to explore coverage options and/or enroll
3/24/20 https://www.coveredca.com/individuals-and-families/getting-covered/special-enrollment/
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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44 Department of Insurance
o By order of the State Insurance Commissioner, insurance companies to return insurance premiums to consumers and businesses affected by COVID-19
o Requires insurance companies to provide a premium credit, reduction, return of premium, or other appropriate premium adjustment as soon as possible, and no later than August 2020
o Covers premiums paid for at least the months of March and April and to include the month of May if “shelter in place” restrictions continue
o Commissioner called on auto insurers to
refrain from using the expiration of policyholders’ drivers licenses or vehicle registrations for 60 days, from March 16, 2020, for any of the following reasons:
• To affect a driver’s ability to secure and maintain auto insurance coverage;
• To affect a driver’s eligibility for a Good Driver discount;
• To determine eligibility for a CA Low Cost Automobile policy;
• To impact the rates charged to any driver o California Low Cost Auto Program (CLCA) is a
state-sponsored program from the California Department of Insurance that provides low cost liability auto insurance to help income-
4/13/20 3/18/20
http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0400-news/0100-press-releases/2020/release038-2020.cfm http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0400-news/0100-press-releases/2020/release030-2020.cfm www.mylowcostauto.com
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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Department of Insurance (Cont.)
eligible drivers meet the State’s financial responsibility laws
Eligibility criteria:
• Have a valid driver’s license, including AB60 licenses
• Have a vehicle valued at $25,000 or less
• Meet income eligibility guidelines (Under 250% of FPL)
• Be at least 16 years old o To apply visit www.mylowcostauto.com.
Enrollment can be done 100% online o Bilingual (English/Spanish) chat specialists
available online Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
45 Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
o Extension of identification cards expiring on or after March 4, 2020, to be valid through June 22, 2020
o Temporary suspension for 60 days the requirement to submit a transfer of ownership within 10 days for vehicle transfers occurring on or after March 4, 2020
o Allowing temporary operating permits that expire on or after March 4, 2020, to be valid through June 22, 2020
o Extension of all expiring drivers licenses (DL) o For drivers younger than 70 with expiring DL
between March and May 2020, are now valid through May 31, 2020
o For drivers 70 and older with expiring DL between March and May 2020, extended 120 days
4/23/20 4/14/20
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/pubs/newsrel/2020/2020_18 https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/pubs/newsrel/2020/2020_17
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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Department of Motor Vehicles –DMV (Cont.)
o Commercial licenses extended through 6/30/20
o The extensions require no individual action on the part of drivers
o Californians with a suspended license are not eligible
o All Field offices closed o All appointments cancelled o No new appointments available o Essential services continue by mail, online,
kiosks and virtually o Virtual Field Office scheduled to open on April
2, 2020, to complete vehicle title transfers and complex vehicle renewals at https://virtual.dmv.ca.gov/
o Additional transactions will be added gradually o REAL ID enforcement date extended to
10/01/2021
DMV NOW Kiosks in Alameda County: o Alameda – Safeway
2227 South Shore Center Alameda, CA. 94501
o Emeryville – Pak ’n Save 3889 San Pablo Avenue Emeryville, CA. 94608
o Hayward – Safeway 22280 Foothill Blvd Hayward, CA. 94541
o 60-day discretionary period for law enforcement in their enforcement of driver license and vehicle registration
3/27/20
3/16/20
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/pubs/newsrel/2020/2020_14 Full list of DMV Now Kiosks by Location: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/fo/sst/toc_fo https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/pubs/newsrel/2020/2020_12
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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Department of Motor Vehicles –DMV (Cont.)
o No walk-in service. Appointment-only service o Behind-the-wheel tests cancelled for 30 days o Extended office hours and Saturday service
suspended
46 Disaster Relief for Immigrants Project
o One-time disaster relief assistance for undocumented immigrants impacted by COVID-19, who are ineligible for other forms of pandemic assistance
o Eligible undocumented adult (18+) immigrants may receive a one-time COVID-19 disaster relief payment of $500
o A limit of 2 undocumented adults per household can receive a maximum of $1,000
o Eligibility requirements at a minimum will include providing information that they are: 1. An undocumented adult (18+) 2. Not eligible for federal COVID-19 related
relief, including CARES Act stimulus payment or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
3. Have experienced a hardship as a result of COVID-19
o Administered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
o CDSS will select immigrant-serving community based nonprofits to conduct targeted outreach, application assistance, and delivery of the disaster relief assistance to eligible individuals
o The list of selected nonprofits will be available in May, at which time staff will begin providing disaster assistance, including helping
4/15/20 https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/13/Homepage/DRAI-Fact-Sheet-FINAL.pdf https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/04/15/governor-newsom-announces-new-initiatives-to-support-california-workers-impacted-by-covid-19/
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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Disaster Relief for Immigrants Project (Cont.)
applicants complete the online form located on a centralized portal to be developed
47 EDD Paid Family Leave (PFL)
o Claim for caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19
o Must use paper application if no California ID/Driver’s License
o EDD Debit Cards issued within the last 3 years will remain active for current payments
o If you lost your EDD Debit Card, contact Bank of America at 1-866-692-9374. Call volume is high
Ordered: 3/12/20
https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
48 EDD State Disability Insurance (SDI)
o Claim for illness or quarantine due to COVID-19
o For the period that began on January 24, 2020, 7 day unpaid waiting period waived by executive order
o Must use paper application if no California ID/Driver’s License
o EDD Debit Cards issued within the last 3 years will remain active for current payments
o If you lost your EDD Debit Card, contact Bank of America at 1-866-692-9374. Call volume is high
Ordered: 3/12/20 Effective: 1/24/20
https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
49 EDD Unemployment Insurance (UI)
o New call center with expanded hours effective Monday, April 20, 2020, 8:00am – 8:00pm/7 days a week
o Development of one-stop shop for individuals applying for unemployment insurance and the new federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program starting Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Ordered: 4/15/20 Effective: 4/20/20
https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/04/15/governor-newsom-announces-new-initiatives-to-support-california-workers-impacted-by-covid-19/
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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EDD Unemployment Insurance – UI (Cont.)
o On Sunday, for the week ending April 11, EDD will begin issuing the new $600 additional UI benefit payments funded by the federal government under the CARES Act
o No action required for claimants o EDD will automatically add the full $600 to
each week of current benefits that are paid every 2 weeks, as long as you are eligible for at least $1.00 in a regular payment each week
o First week for additional $600 is for the week ending April 4, 2020
o Separate retroactive payments will be automatically issued to those who had an active claim that week
o Additional $600 payment can continue for UI claimants through the week ending 7/31/20
o Expansion of UI programs and benefits by CARES Act to include self-employed (including business owners, independent contractors, and freelancers/gig workers), provide an additional $600 weekly benefit and extends the program by 13 weeks for up to 39 weeks
o See CARES, Resource #54 below for more information
o EDD implementation of CARES benefits pending details from US Department of Labor
o Claim for unemployment due to COVID-19 o Claim for reduction in hours due to COVID-19 o Claim for caring for children due to school
closure if you have no other care options and
4/5/2020 Ordered 3/27/20 Ordered: 3/12/20 Effective: 1/24/20
https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/workers.htm https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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EDD Unemployment Insurance – UI (Cont.)
are unable to work your normal hours remotely
o For the period that began on January 24, 2020, 7 day unpaid waiting period waived by executive order
o EDD Debit Cards issued within the last 3 years will remain active for current payments
o If you lost your EDD Debit Card, contact Bank of America at 1-866-692-9374. Call volume is high
50 EDD Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
o EDD will begin accepting new online applications from new applicants for PUA on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Visit website for updated instructions on how to file a claim
o Benefits can be retroactive to weeks starting on or after February 2, 2020
o Benefit Payments to be issued in 3 phases depending on the effective date of claim:
• Phase 1: $167/week if unemployed due to a COVID-19 related reason from
February 2, 2020 to March 28, 2020
• Phase 2: $167 + $600/week if unemployed due to a COVID-19 related reason from
March 29, 2020 to July 25, 2020
• Phase 3: $167/week if unemployed due to a COVID-19 related reason
July 26, 2020 to December 26, 2020 o Must be authorized to work in US to receive
PUA. o For Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants,
EDD will automatically add the full $600 PUA benefit to each week of current benefits as
4/28/20
https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/pandemic-unemployment-assistance.htm https://www.labor.ca.gov/pandemic-unemployment-assistance-pua-program/
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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EDD Pandemic Unemployment Assistance – PUA (Cont.)
long as you are eligible for at least $1.00 in a regular payment each week from March 29, 2020 to July 25, 2020
o New call center with expanded hours effective
Monday, April 20, 2020, 8:00am – 8:00pm/7 days a week
o Development of one-stop shop for individuals applying for the new federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program starting Tuesday, April 28, 2020
o PUA benefits may be issued within 24-48 hours not the traditional 21 days for regular UI claims
o Expansion of UI programs and benefits by CARES Act to include self-employed including business owners, independent contractors, freelancers/gig workers, those with limited work history and others not usually eligible for regular UI benefits who are out of business or services reduced as direct result of COVID-19
o Up to 39 weeks of benefits beginning February 2, 2020 through the week ending December 31, 2020
o Additional $600 to each PUA weekly benefit amount for weeks of a claim between March 29, 2020 and July 31, 2020
o Must be a US citizen or were legally permitted to work in the United States at the time services were performed
4/15/20
https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/04/15/governor-newsom-announces-new-initiatives-to-support-california-workers-impacted-by-covid-19/ https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/pandemic-unemployment-assistance.htm
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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EDD Pandemic Unemployment Assistance – PUA (Cont.)
o Must be authorized to work in the United States for any weeks PUA benefits claimed to be eligible for payments
o See CARES, Resource #54 below for more information
o EDD working to implement PUA program, check website often for updates and instructions
51 Friendship Line California
o 1-888-670-1360 o Toll-free warm line for older adults o Emotional support between 7:00am – 8:50pm o Crisis Hotline afterhours
4/24/20 https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/04/24/governor-newsom-announces-initiatives-to-support-older-californians-during-covid-19-pandemic/
52 State Franchise Tax Board
o E-filed 2019 personal income tax returns with previously scheduled tax payments will NOT be automatically rescheduled to 7/15/20
o You must contact Franchise Tax Board at least 2 business days before scheduled payment to cancel
o Cancel by phone: e-file Help Desk 916-845-0353 Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
o Visit Pay by bank account (Web Pay) to reschedule your payment
o Deadline to file and pay 2019 state tax extended to July 15, 2020, for individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19
3/18/20
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/covid-19/help-with-covid-19.html https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/news-releases/2020-3-state-postpones-tax-deadlines-until-july-15-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic.html
53 FEDERAL
54 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Recovery Rebates/Economic Impact Payments: o “Recovery Rebates” of up to $1,200 per adult
and $500 per dependent child under 17 years old
3/27/20 https://calbudgetcenter.org/resources/covid19-federal-fiscal-relief-california/
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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Contact: [email protected]
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Economic Security (CARES)
o To qualify for full rebate individual incomes must be $75,000 or less, heads of households must have incomes of less than $112,500 and married couples who file joint tax returns must have incomes of $150,000 or less
o Amount of the rebates reduced by $50 for every $1,000 over the limit until it zeros out at incomes of $99,000
o No minimum income to qualify for the rebates o Rebates calculated and distributed by the
Internal Revenue Service (see Resource #57) o Rebates issued via direct deposit or check via
US mail for those who filed a federal tax return for tax year 2019 with the information provided on that return
o For those who have not filed taxes for 2019, the rebate will be provided using information from 2018 tax return
o For those with a tax filing obligation who have not yet filed taxes for 2018 or 2019 the IRS urges you to file now in order to claim the benefit
o Social Security and Railroad Retirement recipients who did not file taxes will automatically receive the rebates based on information on their 2019 Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefit statement
o Recipients must have Social Security Numbers that are valid for work
o Those that file taxes with the Individual Taxpayer Identification (ITINs) will be denied the rebates
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments FAQs-English COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments FAQs Spanish For help filing taxes: https://www.getyourrefund.org/
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security – CARES (Cont.)
Expanded Unemployment Insurance (UI): o Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
provides emergency unemployment assistance for those who lost work due to circumstances related to COVID-19
o Covers those who are excluded from regular UI benefits or qualify for state UI benefits but have exceeded the time limit and remain unemployed
o Includes self-employed, such as independent contractors, and those who have not worked long enough to qualify for regular UI
o Minimum benefit = ½ State’s average weekly UI benefit
o Expires 12/31/2020 o Fully funded by federal government
Increase to State Unemployment Insurance (UI): o Pandemic Unemployment Compensation
(PUC) provides an addition $600 weekly benefit to the state’s regular UI program or the PUA program
o Increase provided through 7/31/2020 o Fully funded by the federal government
Extends the number of weeks workers can receive UI benefits: o Pandemic Emergency Unemployment
Compensation (PEUC) provides an additional 13 weeks of state UI benefits
o California UI recipients can qualify for up to 39 weeks of benefits
o Fully funded by the federal government
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security – CARES (Cont.)
Loans for small business and child care providers to retain employees: o Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) is no longer
accepting new applications o PPP has expended appropriated resources o Alternate tax credits for small businesses that
retain employees remain available, see link o Loan programs, limited grants, and tax credits
to help small businesses during the shutdown and maintain workers on payroll
o Loans available through 6/30/2020 o See link for more details Flexibility on retirement plan distribution rules: o No early withdrawal penalty for those who
need to draw from their tax-preferred retirement plans for COVID-19 related purposes
o Amounts withdrawn will be subject to federal tax over 3 years vs. fully taxed upon withdrawal
o Individual will be allowed to recontribute funds withdrawn within 3 years without regard to the maximum retirement contributions
Suspension of payments for some federally held student loans: o Direct Loans and Federal Family Education
Loans (FFEL) suspended for 6 months until 9/30/2020
o Loans will not accrue interest nor negatively affect borrowers’ credit rating during suspension
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/new-employer-tax-credits https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security – CARES (Cont.)
College students unable to finish school not penalized by federal loans or Pell Grant o Students unable to finish school due to COVID-
19 will not have term count toward loan eligibility
o Students unable to finish school as a result of COVID-19 will not be required to return Pell grants or federal loans received.
o Those students how leave prior to end of term will not have grades reflect poorly on academic progress and will not hinder future federal aid eligibility
55 Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
o Requires employers to provide paid sick days and paid leave through 12/31/2020
o Provides 80 hours of paid sick time for workers to care for themselves or another individual due to COVID-19
o Workers using paid sick days due to their own illness will receive payments up to 100% of their wages or $511/day or $5110 total.
o Workers using paid sick days to care for a sick family member or child will receive payments equal to 2/3 of their regular pay, up to $200/day or $2,000 total
Expands the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): o 12 weeks of job-protected leave for workers
who have been with an employer for 30 days o Workers who qualify must receive 2/3 of their
usual pay after first 10 unpaid days, up to a maximum of $200/day or $10,000 total
Ordered: 3/18/20 Effective 4/1/20
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/ffcra https://calbudgetcenter.org/resources/covid19-federal-fiscal-relief-california/
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Cont.)
o Only for those who need to remain home to care for their children due to COVID-19 related school or child care center closures
o Not available to workers for their own health or the health of their family members
o Businesses with 500+ employees exempt o Other business and health care exemptions Increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) o Temporary increase in states’ Medicaid (Medi-
Cal) Assistance retroactive to 1/1/20 o Increase in Children’s Health Insurance
Program (CHIP) match o States required not to implement “eligibility
standards, methodologies, or procedures” for Medicaid (Medi-Cal) that are more restrictive than those the state had in effect on 1/1/20
o States not permitted to disenroll anyone enrolled in Medicaid (Medi-cal) as of March 18, 2020, or who enrolls during the period of the public health emergency unless the person voluntarily requests their coverage be terminated or the person is no longer a state resident
o States must cover without cost-sharing testing, services, and treatments for COVID-19 for Medicaid (Medi-Cal) enrollees
o States may not impose premiums higher than the state had in effect on 1/1/20
56 Education Department –
o Federal student loan borrowers automatically placed in an administrative forbearance as part of CARES Act
Ordered: 3/27/20
https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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Federal Student Loans
o Federal student loan payments suspended 3/13/20 – 9/30/20
o You may continue to make payments if you choose
o See CARES, Resource #54 above for more information
o Temporary stop to wage garnishments by the Federal Government from defaulted borrowers for 60 days
o Wages, Social Security benefits & Tax Refunds included in the temporary stop to garnishments
o Borrowers who continue to have wage garnishments should contact their employer human resources department
o Private collection agencies instructed to halt debt collection activities, including calls, collection letters and billing statements
o Suspension of payments for 60 days effective March 13th
o Borrowers must contact their loan servicers o Borrowers already behind more than 1 month
will have the 60 day suspension automatically applied Interest rates on all federally held student loans set to zero until at least May 12th
Ordered: 3/25/20 Effective: 3/13/20
Ordered: 3/20/20 Effective: 3/13/20
https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/secretary-devos-directs-fsa-stop-wage-garnishment-collections-actions-student-loan-borrowers-will-refund-more-18-billion-students-families
https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/delivering-president-trumps-promise-secretary-devos-suspends-federal-student-loan-payments-waives-interest-during-national-emergency
57 Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
o Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department. (See Social Security
4/15/20
https://blog.ssa.gov/supplemental-security-income-recipients-will-receive-automatic-covid-19-economic-impact-payments/
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
From the desk of the AC Care Connect Consumer & Family Fellowship Peer-to-Peer Advisors Updated Weekly & Posted on the ACPHD site here under Social Benefits 4/26/2020 Edition
Contact: [email protected]
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Internal Revenue Service – IRS (Cont.)
Administration, Resource #58, below for more information)
o Treasury Department and the IRS launched a new web tool for non-filers, allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for those who don’t normally file a tax return
o Available only on IRS.gov for those who did not file a tax return for 2018 or 2019 because gross income was under $12,200 ($24,400 for married couples) including those who had no income
o If the IRS does not have your direct deposit information from your 2018 or 2019 return – and they have not yet sent your payment – use the Get My Payment application to let them know where to send your direct deposit
o Distribution of economic impact payments will
begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically (See CARES, Resource #54, above for more information)
o Some taxpayers who typically do not file returns will need to submit a simple tax return to receive the economic impact payment
o Social Security recipients who are not typically required to file taxes will receive the economic impact payment via automatic deposit
o IRS will utilize SSA-1099 to generate payment calculation and distribution for Social Security recipients who do not file taxes
o All Taxpayer Assistance Center closed o No face-to-face service
4/10/20 3/30/20 4/1/20 3/21/20
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-launch-new-tool-to-help-non-filers-register-for-economic-impact-payments COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments FAQs-English COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments FAQs Spanish Get My Payment https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm967 https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-day-now-july-15-treasury-irs-extend-filing-deadline-and-
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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o Tax filing deadline extended to July 15, 2020 o For help filing taxes:
https://www.getyourrefund.org/
federal-tax-payments-regardless-of-amount-owed
58 Social Security Administration
o Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department.
o Treasury anticipates these automatic payments to go out no later than early May
o SSI recipients will generally receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as they would normally receive their SSI or Social Security benefits
o The Treasury Department has launched a new web tool allowing quick registrations for Economic Impact Payments
o Those receiving Social Security Retirement, Survivors or Disability Insurance who did not file a tax return for 2018 or 2019 AND who have qualifying children under age 17: Go to the IRS's webpage to enter their information instead of waiting for their automatic $1,200 Economic Impact Payment
o By entering information on the IRS website about you and your qualifying children, you will also receive the $500 per dependent child payment in addition to your $1,200 individual payment
o Social Security beneficiaries in this group who do not provide information to the IRS
4/15/20 4/10/20
https://blog.ssa.gov/supplemental-security-income-recipients-will-receive-automatic-covid-19-economic-impact-payments/ https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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Contact: [email protected]
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Social Security Administration (Cont.)
oon will have to wait to receive $500 per qualifying child
o SSI recipients, especially those who have qualifying children under age 17: Go to the IRS’s Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info page and provide information about yourself and your qualifying children
o SSI recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17: Social Security Administration is working closely with Treasury in an efforts to make these payments automatically
o If the IRS does not have your direct deposit
information from your 2018 or 2019 return –
and they have not yet sent your payment – use
the Get My Payment application to let them
know where to send your direct deposit
o Economic Impact Payments are not considered income for SSI recipients and are excluded from resources for 12 months
o In-person services provided at local offices suspended
o Limited, critical services offered via phone, mail and online
o Pre-scheduled appointments will be by phone o Pre-scheduled hearings will be by phone o Deadline extensions wherever possible o Suspended workloads on any new or pending
medical continuing disability review o Where possible suspended processing and
collection of overpayments
3/17/20
https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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o Suspending organization or individual representative payee accountings
59 Relief for Undocumented Workers
60 Legal Aid at Work o Compiled list of private relief funds for undocumented workers who lost their jobs or income due to COVID-19
3/27/20 https://legalaidatwork.org/blog/relief-funds/
61 See State of California EDD – SDI & PFL (Resource #42 & 43)
62 See State of California Disaster Relief for Immigrants Program (Resource #45)
63 AC Transit o New lower passenger thresholds to maintain social distancing, see link for specifics
o Protect your bus driver and other passengers by wearing a mask
o Modified service schedule similar to the existing Sunday service, however, arrival times will differ
o Check updated schedules on the website
o Effective 3/23 rear-door boarding on buses with multiple doors
Effective 3/31/20 Effective: 3/23/20
http://www.actransit.org/2020/04/17/ac-transit-service-updates-related-to-the-coronavirus-covid-19/ http://www.actransit.org/2020/03/30/modified-schedule-effective-tuesday-march-31/
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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o Effective 3/23 fare payment is not required until further notice
o Effective 3/16 temporarily suspend supplemental bus lines (600-series) to canceled schools in Alameda City Unified, Albany Unified, Berkeley Unified, Emery Unified, Fremont Unified, Hayward Unified, Oakland Unified, San Leandro Unified, West Contra Costa Unified, Bentley School, Head Royce School, Oakland Hebrew Day School, Bishop O’Dowd High School, St. Mary’s College High School, and Holy Names High School
Ordered: 3/13/20 Effective 3/16/20
http://www.actransit.org/2020/03/13/ac-transit-will-temporarily-suspend-supplemental-service-to-many-east-bay-schools/ http://www.actransit.org/2020/03/20/ac-transit-service-updates-related-to-the-coronavirus-covid-19/
64 BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT (BART)
o Effective Monday, April 27, 2020, service on all 13 Early Bird Express (EBX) bus routes will be reduced or discontinued until further notice due to decreased ridership during shelter-in-place orders
o See link for complete list of changes
o New face covering requirement for BART riders inside BART stations and on-board trains
o Monday-Friday service will run every 30 minutes system wide all day, with 3-line service beginning earlier in the evening and single tracking in San Francisco starting at around 8pm.
o Effectively, every other train is being cancelled Monday-Friday
o Weekend service remains unchanged o Temporary reduction in service hours;
Monday – Friday: 5am – 9pm Saturday & Sunday: 8am - 9pm
4/21/20 Ordered: 4/6/20 Effective: 4/8/10 3/23/20
https://www.bart.gov/sites/default/files/docs/EBX%20service%20changes%202020.pdf https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2020/news20200225 https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2020/news20200406 https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2020/news20200319
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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Contact: [email protected]
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65 CELLULAR SERVICE
66 AT&T
o Not terminate the service of any wireless, home phone or broadband residential or small business customer because of their inability to pay their bill due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic
o Waive domestic wireless plan overage charges for data, voice or text for residential or small business wireless customers incurred because of economic hardship related to the coronavirus for 60 days
o Waive any late payment fees that any wireless, home phone or broadband residential or small business customer may incur because of economic hardship related to the coronavirus pandemic
o Maintain public Wi-Fi hotspots open
3/22/20 https://about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html
67 Cricket Wireless o Waive reactivation fee and automatic phone system fee
o Automatically adding data for 2 billing cycles o New $15.00 2GB plan with unlimited talk and
text for a limited time
https://www.cricketwireless.com/support/fraud-and-safety/covid-19.html
68 Metro
o As of March 20th, new $15.00 plan with 2GB of date through April 25, 2020
o As of March 13th, Unlimited smartphone data for the next 60 days
o Additional 10GB of mobile hotspot each month for 60 days for smartphone plans with mobile hotspot capability
o Free international calling to landline and many mobile numbers
3/20/20 https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/ongoing-updates-covid-19#customers
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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Contact: [email protected]
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69 Sprint
o Not terminating service if unable to pay bill due to the coronavirus
o Waive late fees incurred because of economic circumstances related to the coronavirus
Effective March 17: o Per-minute calling rates for international long
distance calls to countries identified by the Center for Disease Control as Level 3 are waived through 5/31/20. Customers still responsible for any monthly
o charges for add-on international long-distance calling plans
Effective March 18: o Customers with metered data plans will
receive unlimited data per month for 60 days (a minimum of two bill cycles) at no extra cost
o Customers will receive an additional 20GB of mobile hotspot data per month for 60 days (a minimum of two bill cycles) at no extra cost
3/13/20 https://newsroom.sprint.com/covid-19-updates-sprint-responds.htm
70 T-MOBILE & Metro
o T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers who have plans with data will have unlimited smartphone data for the next 60 days (excluding roaming)
o Working with our Lifeline partners to provide customers extra free data up to 5GB of data per month over the next two months
o Increasing the data allowance for free to schools and students using our EmpowerED digital learning programs to ensure each participant has access to at least 20GB of data per month for the next 60 days
o Offering free international calling for ALL current T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile
3/13/20 https://www.t-mobile.com/news/t-mobile-update-on-covid-19-response?icid=MGPO_TMO_U_CUSTSUPT_Z2739VFSHS97O7KGF20085
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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Contact: [email protected]
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customers to landline Coming soon: Provide T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers on smartphone plans with hotspot data an additional 20GB of mobile hotspot / tethering service for the next 60 days
71 Verizon o Waive late fees for 60 days from March 16, 2020 to May 13, 2020,
o Not terminate service to a customer who's been impacted by the events involving the Coronavirus.
o Customers are experiencing a hardship should call customer service team to discuss available options
o Free international calling to countries identified by the Center for Disease Control as level 3 impacted by the coronavirus effective 3/18 through the end of April. This is available to wireless postpaid consumer and small/medium business customers, and landline home phone customers
3/16/20 https://www.verizon.com/about/news/our-response-coronavirus
72 Parking Enforcement
73 City of Oakland Parking Enforcement
o Parking meters and time limited parking not enforced
o Residential permit parking and street sweeping parking regulations not enforced
o Towing suspended unless vehicle is blocking access, causing immediate hazard or deemed a public safety concern
CONTINUED ENFORCEMENT: o Red curbs, fire hydrants, sidewalk and
crosswalk blocking, double parking, bike lane
3/17/20 https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/city-of-oakland-service-modifications-suspensions-closures-in-response-to-alameda-county-public-health-order-to-shelter-in-place
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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violations, wheelchair ramp obstruction, and unauthorized use of disabled person parking placards and parking changes due to on-going construction
74 City of Hayward Parking Enforcement
o All street sweeping operations, street sweeping parking enforcement suspended
3/17/20
75 Special Hours of Operation for Seniors and Other Vulnerable Groups
76 Albertsons o Seniors and other at-risk groups o Tuesday and Thursday o 7:00am – 9:00am
https://www.albertsons.com/faq/covid-19-faq.html
77 Berkeley Bowl o Seniors o Monday, Wednesday and Friday o 8:00am – 10:00am
https://www.berkeleybowl.com/
78 Cardenas Markets o Seniors and First Responders o Everyday o 6:00am – 7:00am
http://cardenasmarkets.com/
79 Costco o Effective April 8, 2020, priority access (front of the line) will be given to members who are healthcare workers and first responders. Healthcare workers with a hospital ID and first responders with an official identification of their role will be allowed to mover to the front of any line to enter the warehouse
o Effective March 30, 2020, for members 60+ and those with physical impairments
4/8/20 https://www.costco.com/covid-updates.html https://www.costco.com/covid-updates.html
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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o Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday o 8:00am – 9:00am
80 Food Maxx o Seniors and guests with compromised health o Groceries: Tuesday and Thursday o 6:00am – 9:00am o Pharmacy: Tuesday and Thursday o 7:00am – 9:00am
https://www.foodmaxx.com/keeping-you-safe
81 Food Mill o Seniors o Monday, Wednesday and Friday o 8:00am – 9:00am
https://www.thefoodmill.com/
82 Safeway o Many stores have Seniors Only shopping o Check “Your Store” at the top of the website
homepage for your local store participation o Tuesday and Thursday o 7:00am – 9:00am
https://www.safeway.com/faq/covid-19-faq.html
83 Target o Seniors 65+, pregnant women and those defined by the CDC as vulnerable or at-risk
o Pharmacy will also be open o Tuesday and Wednesday o 8:00am – 9:00am (1st hour of operation)
https://corporate.target.com/article/2020/03/target-coronavirus-supporting-guests-team
84 Trader Joe’s o Effective March 30, 2020, for senior customers 60+ and disabled customers who may need additional assistance
o Everyday o 8:00am – 9:00am (1st hour of operation)
https://www.traderjoes.com/announcement/supporting-our-customers-most-vulnerable-to-covid19
85 Walgreens o Seniors-Only shopping o Tuesday o 8:00am – 9:00am
https://www.walgreens.com/topic/findcare/coronavirus.jsp?ban=dl_dlDLB_03292020_covid19
86 Walmart o Seniors 60+ o Pharmacy and Vision Center also open during
special shopping hours o Tuesday
https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2020/03/18/latest-walmart-store-changes-to-support-associates-and-customers
COVID-19 Alameda County Rapid Response Resources
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o 1 hour prior to store opening
87 Whole Foods o Seniors 60+ o Everyday o 8:00am – 9:00am (1 hour prior to store
opening)
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company-info/covid-19-response/how-we-are-serving-our-customers