COVID-19 Unemployment Compensation and
Additional Resources
Unemployment Compensation Information
Staff are expected to seek work opportunities from CCRES. However, in the event that work is unavailable, staff may be eligible for unemployment compensation. Staff are advised to contact Pennsylvania Office of Unemployment Compensation for specifics regarding eligibility.
April 21, 2020 Update - Filing for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) - Unemployment Compensation expanded eligibility for individuals who have traditionally been ineligible for unemployment benefits (e.g. self-employed workers, independent contractors, gig workers, those lacking sufficient work history, etc).
- Quick tips for filing Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PAU) : https://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/file/Pages/Filing-for-PUA.aspx
- Website Homepage: https://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/Pages/default.aspx
- Unemployment Benefits & COVID-19 FAQs : https://www.uc.pa.gov/COVID-19/Pages/UC-COVID19-FAQs.aspx
- Federal CARES Act FAQ: https://www.uc.pa.gov/COVID-19/CARES-Act/Pages/default.aspx
- How to Contact UC: https://www.uc.pa.gov/pages/contact-us-uc-benefits-info.aspx
- Filing An Initial Claim: https://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/file/Pages/File%20an%20Initial%20Claim.aspx
- Check the Status of an Existing Claim: https://www.paclaims.pa.gov/ucen/LoginClaimStatus.asp
- Pin and Determination Information: https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/covid19.asp
Additional Links and Resources
** No cost testing is available throughout the County and is open to all residents and individuals who work in Chester County. County sponsored locations, times and registration can be found at: https://www.chesco.org/4514/Coronavirus-COVID-19-Nasal-Swab-Testing.
Chester County Department of Health - https://www.chesco.org/224/Health
Chester County Emergency Alert - https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
Pennsylvania Department of Health - https://www.health.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Chester County Community Resource Guide - https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/4275/Community-Resource-Guide-March-2020?bidId=
Montgomery County Office of Public Health - https://www.montcopa.org/513/Public-Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Daily Life and Coping - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/index.html
The state has created a new toll-free support line. The number to call: 1-855-284-2494. For TTY, dial 724-631-5600. It will be staffed around the clock.
Additional resources:
· National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
· Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
· Crisis Text Line: Text “PA” to 741-741
· Safe2Say: 1-844-723-2729 or www.safe2saypa.org
· Veteran Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
· Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
· Get Help Now Hotline (for substance use disorders): 1-800-662-4357
Chester County Department of Health - https://www.chesco.org/224/Health
Chester County Emergency Alert - https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
Pennsylvania Department of Health - https://www.health.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Chester County Community Resource Guide - https://www.chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/4275/Community-Resource-Guide-March-2020?bidId=
Montgomery County Office of Public Health - https://www.montcopa.org/513/Public-Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Daily Life and Coping - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/index.html
The state has created a new toll-free support line. The number to call: 1-855-284-2494. For TTY, dial 724-631-5600. It will be staffed around the clock.
Additional resources:
· National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
· Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
· Crisis Text Line: Text “PA” to 741-741
· Safe2Say: 1-844-723-2729 or www.safe2saypa.org
· Veteran Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
· Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
· Get Help Now Hotline (for substance use disorders): 1-800-662-4357
