COVID-19 Updates - April 10, 2020

Welcome to the May's Anatomy Podcast ,COVID-19 mini-series! This addition to the podcast is intended to be informative, factual, and educational during this time of great uncertainty. Every week we will release shortened episodes on the previous weeks updates, statistics, and knowledge of the current coronavirus pandemic. All episodes are backed by evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). During this time it is of utmost importance to try to stay calm, focus on your safety, health, and well-being, and most importantly, make a valiant effort to be educated on the facts during this time to mass hysteria. We will continue to release episodes as long as the pandemic remains a threat to our society and our hope is that you find comfort in knowing we are a trusted source aiming to provide you with the most up-to-date information possible. From all of us at May's Anatomy, we are here for you, always!

If you have recently become unemployed or have reduced income:

File for unemployment insurance with your state's Department of Labor. This will provide you with temporary income and the process of applying has been simplified.

• https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/unemployment-insurance

If you became ill and therefore could not work, apply for workers' compensation.

• https://www.dol.gov/owcp/dfec/

If you need food, check the LA Food Bank website for a food pantry near you.

• https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/

If you are having trouble paying your bills:

Call your creditors (anyone to whom you owe money) and the companies that send you bills to get your payments stopped or reduced. Be sure to clearly state upfront why your income has been reduced.

Comcast Internet Essentials and Spectrum Internet Assist offer free broadband internet to low-income households. To qualify, you must be eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Medicaid, or SNAP.

• https://www.internetessentials.com/ (Comcast)
• https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist (Spectrum)

If you need to relocate or find a place to live:

If you need to store your things or rent a moving truck, Penske rents trucks to people between 18 and 23 years old without a surcharge and provides a 10% discount to college students.

U-Haul is currently offering 30 days of free self-storage to college students.

• https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/About/20625/College-Students-U-Haul-Offers-30-Days-Free-Self-Storage-Amid-Coronavirus-Outbreak/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=pr&utm_content=20200312-uhaulisoffering30

Together We Rise offers emergency financial assistance to college students who have been displaced, are experiencing homelessness, and need help with unexpected housing expenses.

• https://www.togetherwerise.org/covid-19/

If you have experience with the foster care system, contact your Independent Living Coordinator. Child welfare agencies are obligated to provide these services to people who are Chafee-eligible and living in their state or county. Chafee/IL coordinators for all states can be found here.

• https://www.childwelfare.gov/organizations/?CWIGFunctionsaction=rols:main.dspList&rolType=Custom&RS_ID=145

If you need health insurance:

If you lost your job and cannot keep your employer's insurance coverage you have up to 30 days to get a plan through the Healthcare Marketplace under their special enrollment period.

• https://www.healthcare.gov/

If you are uninsured, are a citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR), and meet the eligibility criteria requirements, you (and your children if applicable) may be eligible for free health insurance under Medicaid.

• https://www.benefits.gov/categories/Healthcare%20and%20Medical%20Assistance

If you are in an unsafe situation:

Call for help. Connect with the National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7/365 to obtain help by chat at @ndvh or by calling 1-800-799-7233.

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