Friends, This COVID-19 resources page is meant to help you and your loved ones navigate these unprecedented times. I have been sending out email and social media updates regularly and as things occur, but I thought having many of these resources in one place would be helpful. Did you miss my previous updates with details on programs that may help you? Check them out: March 9, 2020, March 16, 2020, March 19, 2020, March 24, 2020, March 30, 2020, April 3, 2020, April 7, 2020, April 10, 2020, April 16, 2020, and April 17, 2020. Make sure to subscribe HERE to get future updates. South Carolina Resources South Carolina’s Public Information Line (“PIPS line”) is fully functional from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week to answer coronavirus related questions and concerns: 1-866-246-0133. South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) Care Line is fully functional from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week to answer coronavirus related questions and concerns: 1-855-472-3432. DHEC’s main COVID-19 webpage: HERE Governor Henry McMaster’s webpage with links to state agencies: HERE Find my State Representative and State Senator tool for help with state agencies: HERE Small Business Resources South Carolina Department of Commerce webpage: HERE Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) information: HERE Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Emergency Advance information: HERE Unemployment Insurance South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) webpage: HERE DEW’s general “Frequently Asked Questions” on unemployment insurance: HERE DEW’s “Frequently Asked Questions” for 1099s, self-employed individuals, contractors, and gig workers HERE and the tutorial video HERE Employers can call the employer only line at 803-737-2532 and individuals can call the TelClaim line at 1-866-831-1724. Economic Impact Payments Internal Revenue Service (IRS) economic impact payment webpage: HERE Eligibility information and “Frequently Asked Questions” on the economic impact payment: HERE Check the status of your economic impact payment: HERE Non-filers who need to enter payment information: HERE Filers who haven’t used direct deposit before but would like to do so now: HERE Information for veterans: HERE Federal Resources Main webpage on COVID-19 for the federal government: HERE White House Guidelines on “Opening Up America Again:” HERE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 webpage: HERE Community Assistance by County Abbeville County Assistance Programs Anderson County Assistance Programs Edgefield County Assistance Programs Greenville County Assistance Programs Greenwood County Assistance Programs Laurens County Assistance Programs McCormick County Assistance Programs Newberry County Assistance Programs Oconee County Assistance Programs Pickens County Assistance Programs Saluda County Assistance Programs Contact Me You can find this information and more on my COVID-19 webpage HERE. For the most expedited constituent service, please do not reply directly to this email. Send me a note HERE so I can get in touch with you as fast as possible. Please let me know how I can serve you during this time. Blessings and Liberty, Jeff Duncan Member of Congress |