COVID-19 Helpful Information

Tax Relief

California Franchise Tax Board

Various tax file and pay deadlines extended to July 15, 2020
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/covid-19/index.html?WT.ac=COVID19

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration

Request for a 60-day extension to file state payroll reports and/or depositstate payroll taxes without penalty or interest
https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/services/covid19.htm

Disability Insurance

For sick or quarantined Request a claim for short-term benefit payments Benefit amounts are approx. 60-70% of wages (depending on income) and range from $50-$1,300 a week
https://edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_DI_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm

Paid Family Leave

For caregivers
Request for a claim for up to six weeks of benefit payments Benefit amounts are approx. 60-70% (depending on income) and range from $50-$1,300 a week
https://edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_PFL_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm

Unemployment Insurance (Ui) Claim

For school closures or reduced hours UI provides partial wage replacement benefit payments to workers who lose their job or have their hours reduced, through no fault of their own
https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm

Disability Insurance Elective Coverage

For self employed To be eligible, either you or an employer had to make contributions in the past 5 to 18 months
https://edd.ca.gov/disability/Self-Employed.htm

Federal Student Aid

Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus

Guidance for California Employer and Workforce

https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/

Workplace Health & Safety

Information on interim planning and responding
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-businessresponse.html?

California Capital Access Program (CalCAP)

Designed to provide up to 100% coverage on certain loan defaults
https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/cpcfa/calcap/sb/index.asp

Workplace Health & Safety

Information on protecting workers
https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Health-Care-General-Industry.html

Rapid Response Services

Teams to provide early intervention assistance to help avert potential layoffs, and immediate on-site services to assist workers facing job losses
https://edd.ca.gov/pdf_pub_ctr/de8714rrb.pdf

FAQs regarding employee leave options, compensation, and salary

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.htm

Southern California Edison (SCE)

www.sce.com/safety/coronavirus
www.sce.com/billhelp

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)

www.sdge.com/coronavirus

Information on how to file a claim for disability or unemployment benefits:

https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm

Employers can visit this web site for information on work share:

https://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Work_Sharing_Program.htm

People who are in need of public assistance:

www.mybenefitscalwin.org

• Clients may apply for Medi-Cal, CalFresh and CalWORKs benefits, review case information, request replacement benefits card and submit verifications: www.mybenefitscalwin.org or call SSA’s Service Center at (800) 281-9799
• Clients may apply for General Relief benefits by calling (800) 281-9799 or faxing an application to (714) 825-3155
• The My Benefits CalWIN page has a FAQs link that has information on using the website such as how to create an account and how to apply for benefits.
• Families and individuals who have experience any loss of hours or loss of employment as a direct result of COVID-19 should get written verification from their employer. This may be needed for certain programs and benefits.

Parents or guardians should visit their child’s school district website for information or call 2-1-1 for food resources.

https://newsroom.ocde.us/heres-a-rundown-of-oc-school-closure-dates/

Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription. Installation fees will be waived for new student households. Families must cancel the service by 60 days or they will be charged. To enroll, call 1-844-488-8395 or visit:
https://corporate.charter.com/newsroom/charter-to-offer-free-access-tospectrum-broadband-and-wifi-for-60-days-for-new-K12-and-college-studenthouseholds