September 22, 2020
Document: Unemployment Insurance for Workers Impacted by Covid-19
Written by Maine Equal Justice. Often people think they aren’t eligible for Unemployment Insurance when they really are. If you worked for an employer and earned at least $5,141 during the last year, you may be eligible. The best way to find out is to apply.
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Document: General Covid Information, Answers & Resources
Written by Maine Equal Justice. Clear information about a range of important topics including employment resources, health care access, general assistance, housing, TANF, social security, food security, the courts and legal system, stimulus payments, and more.
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MaineCare Eligibility and Services
Are you confused about how to get health insurance and what it will pay for? You’re not alone. Maine Equal Justice can help navigate MaineCare eligibility and services. MaineCare is Maine’s name for Medicaid, a program that provides health insurance for low-income people. To get any kind of MaineCare you have to show that your…
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Consumers for Affordable Health Care Support Hotline
Do you need help with…Finding health coverage you can afford? Understanding your options in the Health Insurance Marketplace? Enrolling in MaineCare? Understanding your health coverage? Filing an appeal or complaint? Finding programs to help with health care and drug costs?
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Information on your health care options if you’ve lost your job
Mainers who are worried about losing health insurance or having a hard time paying monthly premiums may have options including Marketplace coverage and MaineCare.
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Federal Legislation that Aids Workers
From Family Values At Work. Provides and overview of the federal legislation that impacts workers, including paid sick days, paid family leave and unemployment.
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Families First Corona Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
Information about the paid sick days and expanded family leave created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act)
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Unemployment Insurance FAQs from Maine Dept. of Labor
Frequently asked questions about unemployment eligibility and how to apply. Updated frequently.
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Paid Leave & Unemployment Decision Chart
From Family Values At Work and NELP. Helps navigate if paid sick day, unemployment, or family leave are your best option.
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