Arizonans all across our state are seeking assistance to get through the coronavirus pandemic. Leaders in our community have been working with Governor Ducey, the White House, and other colleagues on both sides of the aisle to make sure that Arizona individuals, families, and our businesses have the resources to necessary to survive this crisis.
Here are some of the resources available to you now:
Coronavirus Updates
As always you can separate fact from fiction using FEMA's Coronavirus Rumor Control.
Find the most up-to-date information about the coronavirus from the CDC
The Arizona Department of Health Services has Arizona-specific updates on the coronavirus.
Check the amount of confirmed coronavirus cases by zipcode in Arizona.
The Mayo Clinic has release an online self-assessment tool for those concerned that they may have the coronavirus.
If you are looking to be tested for the coronavirus you should contact your primary care provider first. Some of the organizations that have the ability to test in Arizona include:
If you recovered from the coronavirus help save others' lives by the websites of the organizations below to see if you can donate plasma.
Economic Impact Payment
The IRS has begun sending direct payments to individuals.
$1200 for single individuals if you make $75,000 or less.
$2400 for married couples for those who make $150,000 or less
Income over those amounts begin to phase out until $99,000 for individuals and $198,000 for married couples.
$500 each dependant child under 17.
You can track your payment status or enter your direct deposit information using the IRS Get Your Payment Tool.
For those who do not have to regularly file taxes you can enter your payment information into the IRS website to speed up your payment.
Unemployment
The CARES Act recently passed by Congress expanded what kinds of workers are eligible for unemployment benefits to incude gig economy workers (like uber drivers) and independent contactors.
You can apply for your unemployment benefits here.
The Arizona Department of Economic Security is experiencing high volumes of calls so you can refer to their Frequently Asked Questions guide to try to answer your question before calling.
Individual Mortgage Relief
Governor Ducey has issued an executive order delaying evictions for renters impacted by the coronavirus.
The Federal Housing Authority has created a resource guide if you are a homeowner with an FHA-insured single family home mortgage and you’re having difficulty making your monthly mortgage payments due to the coronavirus.
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has released guidance for individuals seeking mortgage relief due to the coronavirus.
Small Business Resources
The Payment Protection Program helps small businesses to maintain their payroll and keep their employees connected to their employer while the government asks us to remain closed to help mitigate the spread of the virus.
Yesterday the Senate voted to replenish the funds in this program as it has already saved millions of jobs nationwide.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has a Save Small Business Fund. This fund is a grant-making initiative offering short-term relief for small businesses in the United States and its territories.
You can find additional small business resources on my website.
These are difficult times for many of us but we will get through this. The American - and Arizona - spirit is still strong. If there is anything that I or my office can do please don’t hesitate to contact me. And if my office can assist you with a federal agency like the VA, Social Security, or Medicare please visit this link.
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