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For information on what unemployment benefits you qualify for, click here.
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For information on COVID-19 vaccination appointments and eligibility, click here.

Below is a list of resources for Floridians who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Economic Assistance for Small Businesses
Unemployment Assistance
Additional Economic Assistance 
Health Care Resources
Resources for Veterans
Resources for Families and Children

ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Guidance on new requirements for employers:

• FAQs on Coronavirus from the Department of Labor
• Expanded Family and Medical Leave Requirements from the Department of Labor
• Guidance on Employment Tax Credits from the IRS
• Small Business Owner’s Guide to The CARES Act
• Guidance for Employers from the CDC

Loans available for small businesses:

• Small Business and Nonprofit Guidance, Loan Resources from the SBA
  
• Disaster Loan Application from the SBA - deadline extended through December 31, 2021
  

Loans application assistance:

• Search Tool to Find SBA Approved Local Paycheck Protection Program Lenders
• List of Approved Local Paycheck Protection Program Lenders (as of 4/6/20)
• Specialists from FAU To Assist Businesses in Applying For Loans
• Subscribe to SBA Emails for Updates on Available Webinars and Other Resources
• SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Line: 800-659-2955
• NOTE: The SBA South Florida District office is offering webinars and virtual offices hours to assist small businesses applying for an economic injury disaster loan. For more information and to sign up for a webinar, click here.

Additional Florida resources:

• Information, Resources for Nonprofits
• Preparedness and Recovery Resources from the Florida Small Business Development Centers
• Resources from the Florida Chamber of Commerce 
• Resources from the Palm Beach County Business Development Board

UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

Online Application to Submit an Unemployment Claim
Paper Application to Submit an Unemployment Claim
NOTE: Individuals applying for unemployment insurance should check the terms and conditions box, ignore the Employ Florida registration email, and ignore the job search requirement questions. If you are having difficulty applying for benefits, you can call the hotline at 1-800-204-2418 for help. 

Additional information on unemployment insurance, employee rights:

• Instructions on How to Apply for Unemployment Insurance
• Guide for Claiming Your Reemployment Assistance Weeks
• FAQs on Unemployment Insurance 
• COVID-19 Resources for Employers and Individuals from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
• Information on Employee Paid Leave Rights from the Department of Labor
• Form to request a modification to your filing date

ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE

If you need assistance with emergency rent or utility payments, click here.

Economic Impact Payment (also known as stimulus check) resources:
NOTE: Social Security beneficiaries who do not have recent tax filings and have children under 17 can enter their payment info here to ensure they receive the correct amount: IRS Payment Info
Check your payment status here: Get My Payment

Tax resources:

• Coronavirus Tax Relief Information from the IRS 
• FAQs on Tax Filing and Payment from the IRS

Social Security resources:

• Social Security Field Office locator 
• FAQs on Social Security from the Social Security Administration
• In-person Appointment Information

HEALTH CARE RESOURCES

Coronavirus hotlines:

• State Health Department 24-hour COVID-19 Call Center: (866) 779-6121
• Palm Beach County Health Department Call Center: (561) 671-4184
• Palm Beach County Health Department After-Hours Call Center: (561) 840-4500

Local public health information:

• Palm Beach County Health Department
• Florida Health Department
• Map of Coronavirus Cases in Florida from the Florida Department of Health

Centers for Disease Control guidance:

• CDC Guidance for People at Higher Risk, Including Seniors
• CDC Guidance for Long-term Care Facilities, Nursing Homes

Resources for health care providers:

• FAQs from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Emergencies Website
• Guidance for Treating Opioid Use Disorder
• Uninsured Program Portal

Additional resources:

• National Alliance for Mental Illness Guidance
• Call the Alzheimer's Association's 24/7 Helpline for help and support taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's: 800-272-3900

RESOURCES FOR VETERANS

• Guidance for Veterans from the VA
• FAQs from the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
• Veterans that are 75+ that are enrolled with the West Palm beach VA Medical Center can call 561-422-8262 ext. 5220 to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. If you are not registered with the VA, you can call 1-800-353-8262, and select option 4 to enroll. 
  
  

FAMILIES AND CHILDREN RESOURCES

Educational resources, updates:

• Updates from the Palm Beach County School District 
• Updates from the Florida Department of Education
• Palm Beach County School District COVID-19 Dashboard
  

Food assistance:

• Free Meal Delivery Program for Seniors provided by the Sheriff’s Office
• Information on Food Assistance, including the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Programs
• Free Meals for Kids and Teens Under 18, Provided by Summer BreakSpot
• Note: Text FLKIDSMEALS to 211-211 to find the closest location.
  

Additional resources:

• Resources for Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers