Among all the countries affected by COVID-19The United States recorded a significant increase in the number of infected and dead as of Saturday, March 28. The last official report on the coronavirus reported that 104,839 died, 1,711 are infected and 894 are cured. All this information comes amid the measures that President Donald Trump has taken to stabilize the economy, while New York is already considered the new epicenter of the COVID-19.
On the flip side of the coin, U.S It is also known for being one of the places that has brought the most immigration of all the countries in the world, many of which even remain in a state of illegality due to the difficulty of obtaining recognition as a North American citizen.
With this pandemic, these people have raised their voices to ask the United States government to give them a hand, since they either live from what they do day by day or because the jobs they had have been affected by the general quarantine. Some of them have even continued to work on the streets due to the numerous responsibilities they have to pay at the end of the month.
Given this, as reported by the media The opinion, representatives of different county departments of The Angels they joined this week along with the county supervisor Hilda Solis to inform about various services available to immigrants and their families during the crisis by the coronavirus.
Here we detail what these aids will be received by immigrants, legal and illegal regardless of their immigration status, in order to best cope with this situation and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the fatal disease that has caused other countries to collapse with their health systems that were not enough to serve so many infected.
WHAT HELP CAN IMMIGRANTS RECEIVE DURING THE PANDEMIC?
At the meeting of the representatives of the different counties, different means of aid for immigrants were agreed without distinguishing their migratory quality, starting with an eviction moratorium until the may 31. This would guarantee employees and companies to lose their business or jobs during the State of emergency decreed by the president Donald trump.
Those employers, tenants or property owners who need extra help to know what this measure implies, can contact the Department of Business and Consumer Affairs (DCBA) to the 1 (833) 223-7368 or send an email to DCBA to [email protected]
BUSINESS HELP
On the other hand, the Department of Labor and Commercial Affairs in association with other departments they also created a Disaster Assistance Center for Workers and Businesses for all the confusion experienced by the government’s measures against the coronavirus.
The idea for this was to create a single entry point for businesses and workers to find out what they have available in terms of disaster financing, such as federal aid, emergency loans, unemployment, and other programs. In addition, those responsible want to make sure they clarify what the public health order given by the authorities means for their businesses.
As stated in the media, businesses and workers seeking support can contact the aforementioned Disaster Assistance Center for Workers and Businesses from county to 1 (833) 238- 4450 since 8:00 am. at 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
An email has also been created for specific queries on this topic, such as D[email protected] or visit their website at lacountyhelpcenter.org/
SOCIAL PROGRAMS
Faced with these provisions, the Department of Social Services also contributed to aid for immigrants with the health program Medi-Cal, one of the foods he named CalFresh and help for those who have little ones in their homes called CalWorks.
All these services will be available during the months of March April Y May 2020 or until ordered by the president for quarantine. If you don’t know if someone or your family qualifies, you can call 1 (866) 613-3777 for more information and access to these benefits.
CLARIFICATIONS OF THE MEASURE
It should be noted, as you write The opinion, what Dan Sharp, the boss of the Immigrant Affairs Office county The Angels, commented that any case of preventive care related to the COVID-19 is not considered a public charge and that is recognized by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):
“It is very important that you have said this publicly… It has been clarified in writing on your website that no COVID-19 related treatment or service will be considered for any immigrant as a public charge test“He explained.
This means that any evidence of coronavirus free or low cost may be available to anyone regardless of their immigration status. Even Sharp incited low-income residents of The Angels to apply for the health program My Health LA, one that is available to all residents without health insurance.
If you want to know more about this service, you can call 1 (844) 744-6452 or visit their website at oia.lacounty.gov/coronavirus-updates/
OTHER WEB SERVICES
- Information on public social services: http://dpss.lacounty.gov/
- Information for immigrants and their families: https://oia.lacounty.gov/coronavirus-updates/
- Information for consumers and companies: https://dcba.lacounty.gov/coronavirus/
- Information for tenants, including the eviction ban: https://dcba.lacounty.gov/rentstabilization/
- Information on workers’ rights, including the minimum wage: https://dcba.lacounty.gov/minimum-wage/
US $ 1,200 CHECK
Given the crisis generated by COVID-19, the President’s Government Donald trump He asked Congress to approve a $ 850 billion stimulus package, including sending checks of up to $ 1,200 to its citizens.
The project that was approved on March, 19, US citizens may receive checks from up to $ 1,200Although it is not yet clear who exactly will be able to receive it since there is no specification of how the government qualifies each citizen to give what amount.
However, there is some information that the government itself has shared about this measure. For example, married couples filing a joint return are eligible for checks of up to $ 2,400, with an additional $ 500 for each child.
People with 2018 incomes of up to $ 75,000 and couples filing together with incomes of up to $ 150,000 will be eligible for this incentive, and people with 2018 incomes greater than $ 99,000 and joint filers with 2018 incomes greater than $ 198,000 are not eligible, published The opinion.
According Telemundo, the total amount for the disbursement of direct aid to workers is US $ 500,000 million, divided equally in two rounds of checks. The first from April 6 and the second from May 18.
Democrats raise support for those who are out of a job because of the covid-19. “A thousand dollars goes by pretty quickly if you’re unemployed. In contrast, expanded unemployment insurance, reinforced unemployment insurance, covers it for much longer and would provide a much larger safety net. ”Senator Chuck Schumer said.
LESS MONEY FOR LOWER INCOME PEOPLE
Meanwhile, the Republican proposal is to deliver a check, but with half the amount of US $ 1,000 for low-income people, he published The opinion.
The Republican leader in the Upper House, Mitch McConnell, gave until Friday midnight to reach an agreement, although the Democrats described the approach as “inadequate”, especially since there is a health crisis.
NEW PROPOSAL TO DELIVER CHECKS
Nancy Pelosi, majority leader of the Democratic Party, introduced the third coronavirus response bill, which would cost more than $ 2.5 billion. Before making it known, he questioned the approach of the Senate Republicans: “[Ellos] They put corporations first, not workers and families. Today, Democrats in the House of Representatives will introduce a bill that takes responsibility for the health, wages, and well-being of America’s workers: the Assume Responsibility for Workers and Families Act. ”
The proposal would include, according to the publication of Telemundo52:
- Direct payments to individuals $ 1,500 and up to $ 7,500 for a family of five, with no cost sharing for vaccines and coronavirus treatments, including the uninsured. In addition, extended access to paid family and medical leave.
- $ 500 billion in grants and interest-free loans to small businesses.
- Unemployment insurance strengthened with $ 600 per week for people affected by covid-19 and eligible for unemployment benefits.
- $ 150 billion in funds for hospitals, community health centers, and government health programs.
- $ 60 billion in funding for schools and universities along with student debt relief.
- More funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other food assistance programs.
- $ 4 billion in state election grants and a national requirement for 15 days of early voting and unexcused absentee voting as fears grow about the spread of the coronavirus at crowded voting sites.
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