Covid-19
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COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family & Medical Leave
A new law passed by Congress gives some workers new paid sick leave and paid family & medical leave options… Read More
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Information on Overpayments due to error or appeal reversal:
An overpayment occurs when you receive unemployment benefits for which you are subsequently found to be ineligible. Typically there will… Read More
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If I am receiving unemployment benefits, and I am working part time or earning money from gig work, How do I fill out my weekly claim?
In general, you cannot receive unemployment benefits if you are being paid to work. However, you may still be entitled… Read More
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I am self-employed or a gig worker and have been receiving the minimum weekly benefit. How do I know if I am eligible for a higher benefit? How do I submit proof of income?
If your net income (for self-employed workers) or gross wages (for gig workers) in 2019 was below $15,224, you do… Read More
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What if I am offered a job, but I cannot start the job due to concerns about exposure to COVID-19 or because I need to care for a child or other family member?
In general, you are no longer eligible for unemployment if you refuse a “suitable” job offer. However, you can still… Read More
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A close family member of mine has COVID-19, and I will stay home from work to take care of them. What can I do to receive income while I’m not working?
As described in FAQ 3 above, under the Families First Act, government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees… Read More
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I need to stay home from work because I have coronavirus/I have been advised or ordered to self-quarantine. What can I do to receive income while I am not working?
Under the recently passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the Families First Act), which went into effect on April 1,… Read 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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More