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COVID-19 individual stimulus payment for dependents of Social Security, SSI and VA benefits
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a special alert that Social Security and Railroad Retirement recipients who enter information on the IRS portal by noon Eastern time on April 22, 2020 can get the $500 per dependent…
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COVID-19 insurance refunds, credits and reductions
The Department of Insurance (DOI) has orders insurers to make premium refunds for March and April, 2020 because of COVID-19 because of curtailed activities of policyholders. These refunds are for private auto insurance, commercial auto insurance, workers’ compensation…
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COVID-19 PUA implementation and stimulus payments for undocumented persons
Governor Newsom has issued an Executive Order and press release regarding implementation of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and state stimulus payment for undocumented workers. PUA will provide benefits for persons ineligible for regular unemployment insurance, including independent contractors,…
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COVID-19 automatic individual stimulus payments to SSI recipients
SSI recipients will receive the federal individual stimulus payments automatically. The payments will be made by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card or paper check depending on how the recipient normally receives their SSI benefits. SSI recipients should…
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COVID-19 individual stimulus payment non-filer registration
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has launched a web tool to allow registration to receive individual stimulus payments for people who do not normally file a tax return. The web tool asks for information including Social Security Number,…
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COVID-19 individual stimulus payment
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued information regarding the federal individual stimulus payments. The payments will be up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples and $500 for qualifying dependents. The payment amount will decrease for…
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COVID-19 CBAS services
The California Department of Aging has issued guidance about changes to Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) because of COVID-19. CBAS centers have temporary flexibility to reduce day center activities and to provide services in the home, telephonically or by…
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COVID-19 changes to IRS practices
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced several changes because of COVID-19. For taxpayers under an existing installment agreement or an offer and compromise agreement, payments due between April 1 and July 15, 2020 are suspended. Interest will…
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COVID-19 waivers of adult and senior care program licenses
The California Department of Social Sercices (CDSS) has issued a statewide waiver of certain adult and senior care program licensee requirements. Facilities must limit entry only to individuals who need entry for prevention, containment, and mitigation measures. A…
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COVID-19 suspension of community care licensed provider inspections
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has suspended annual inspections for all Community Care Licensed facilities because of COVID-19. CDSS will continue to conduct complaint investigations on a timeline based on the nature of the allegations. (PIN…