Tuesday, April 7, 2020

COVID-19 GUIDANCE - Resources and Information



Oklahoma State Senate
Senator Micheal Bergstrom
micheal.bergstrom@oksenate.gov | 405-521-5561

We have put this together so you can have easy access to a wide variety of information and resources.
If you would like this in a downloadable PDF (which looks much nicer) that you can print and click on using your computer or devices email me at the above address and we will get it out to you.

Oklahoma Senate Social Media Resources


Oklahoma Congressional Delegation
Lankford Releases Assistance Guidance to Answers Oklahomans’ Questions on COVID-19 Economic Relief for Workers and Businesses
Cong. Frank Lucas

INFORMATION ON INDIVIDUAL REBATE CHECKS
INFORMATION FROM THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS FROM U.S. H0USE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Resources
COVID-19 CALL CENTER:
If you believe you may have contracted COVID-19, call 1-877-2158336 or by dialing 211.
ONE-STOP SHOP of COVID-19 information:
GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER DAILY REPORTS:
RESOURCES relating to COVID-19 visit:
FAQ: Immediate access to most frequently asked questions relating to COVID-19 visit: https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/faqs
DRIVE-THRU TESTING: Details on the drive-thru locations are now online and available here: https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/drive-thru-testing


Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Paycheck Protection Program
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through the U.S. Small Business Administration opened Friday, April 3 - SBA Paycheck Protection Program Now Available
Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans


Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
To file a claim for unemployment benefits, claimants may file online at https://www.ok.gov/oesc/Claimants/ or you may call the UI Service Center at the following numbers:
Inside OKC calling area:405/525-1500
Outside the OKC calling area 1-800-555-1554
TTY/TTD calls 1-800-722-0353 and voice calls at 1-800-522-8506
  • If you experience difficulties in filing your claim or if you have questions about unemployment benefits you may e-mail OESC Helps at oesc.helps@oesc.state.ok.us
  • Proof of Identification should be e-mailed, mailed or faxed to OESC during the time COVID-19 measures require OESC offices to remain closed. ID documents can be e-mailed to idverification@oesc.state.ok.us. ID documents may be mailed to: OESC, P.O. Box 52006, Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2006
  • ID documents may be faxed to 405/962-7524
  • For UI Benefit Debit Cards questions, please call 1-866-320-8699 or visit www.goprogram.com
Self-employed
  • Will be covered under the new Pandemic Unemployed Assistance program or PUA.
  • Specifics will be forthcoming. Independent contractors will need to provide proof of earnings, probably with 1099's.
  • Since this is a new benefit and the website will need to be updated.
    • Claimant will file online https://unemployment.state.ok.us/.
      • It will say that they are denied or not eligible. That is okay, this allows information to be put into the system.
      • Call the call center to discuss with a representative since they are self-employed.
      • When filing online, there is a question, “Are you seeking employment”. It is not necessary to be actively seeking work under the Governor’s executive order. It is suggested to put “Yes” then in the next drop down selecting “COVID-19”.
If someone believes they are wrongfully denied for this or any reason, then call the call center.
Oklahoma Tax Commission
  • Both state and federal tax filings are now due July 15th instead of April 15th.
U.S. Department of The Treasury
IRS
The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Unit offers the following advice for avoiding fraud and scams related to the Coronavirus:
  • Federal agencies will not email or text individuals regarding Coronavirus economic impact payments. If an unsolicited email or text comes from a federal agency with information about the money or anything else related to the Coronavirus, it is a scam that could infect someone’s computer with malware or ransomware.
  • There is no fee to receive stimulus money. If someone says there is, they are a con artist, and you should terminate the conversation.
  • No one can expedite payments. Do not trust anyone claiming to be able to perform this service.



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