COVID-19
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DMVA: Veterans benefits continue to be available during COVID-19
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is assuring veterans state and federal benefits processing are still on-going. The DMVA and the Federal VA both continue to work remotely to provide veterans’ information, enroll...
Wolf administration announces Business-to-Business Directory for COVID-19-related supplies
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin has announced the creation of the Business-to-Business Interchange Directory to connect organizations and businesses directly to manufacturers producing COVID-19-related...
Access to food assistance, healthcare through safety-net programs available during COVID-19
Public benefit programs are available to families and individuals who have lost jobs, income and health insurance as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. These programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),...
Nearly $16 million in funding available for Pennsylvania food banks
Governor Tom Wolf announced nearly $16 million in funding for Pennsylvania food banks, which are providing critical assistance to Pennsylvanians during the COVID-19 health crisis. “COVID-19 has caused severe economic stress for many...
Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact payments
The Social Security Administration has announced Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department. Treasury anticipates these automatic payments no later than early...
Pennsylvania launches COVID-19 job hiring portal
Pennsylvanians looking for work can now find life-sustaining businesses that are hiring through a new online COVID-19 job portal at https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/JobSeeker/COVID19Employment launched by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor...
Highmark, AHN and Gateway Health launch online tool to meet critical needs during COVID-19 pandemic
Due to the increased need for access to social service resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and Gateway Health are implementing an online social care network, Aunt Bertha, to serve as a referral tool f...
New Guidance about COVID-19 economic impact payments for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries
The Treasury Department has launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for eligible individuals who do not normally file a tax return, and also announced that it would begin making automatic payments. However,...
Department of Aging offers online COVID-19 Resource Guide for older Pennsylvanians
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has launched an online COVID-19 resource guide to help older adults easily find useful information related to their health, safety and well-being. The guide is housed on the department’s website under...
PUC urges consumers to know their options, seek out needed resources to keep utility bills affordable during COVID-19 pandemic
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging consumers to understand the resources and options available to help keep utility service affordable during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and to contact their utilities for assistance before bills...
