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Oregon
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on May 15, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Oregon, we recommend that you visit the state’s COVID-19 Resources website.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
Guidance for Reopening Businesses
Governor Brown has announced guidance for certain businesses to reopen in the state, if there are no countervailing city or county restrictions, based on a phased plan. Each county must apply and be approved to enter each phase of reopening (Phases … » more information -
Unpaid Protected Leave Under the Family Leave Act (OFLA)
The Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) requires employers of 25 or more employees to provide eligible workers with unpaid, job-protected leave to care for themselves or family members in cases of death, illness, injury, childbirth, adoption and foster … » more information -
Work Share Oregon for Employers
The Work Share program allows employees to receive a portion of the unemployment benefits to which they would be entitled if laid off while still working reduced hours. Employers who apply for the program may divide available work among a group of … » more information -
City of Beaverton Emergency Business Assistance Program
The Emergency Business Assistance Program provides assistance to restaurants and bars in the City of Beaverton that are suffering as a result of the Governor’s Executive Order on March 16, 2020, which prohibited on-premises consumption. The program … » more information
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The CARES Act creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits and increases those benefits for certain individuals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 emergency. The program … » more information -
Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Sick Leave
Oregon law requires employers to give employees at least one hour of job-protected sick time (time off work) for every 30 hours worked. The sick time may be used in case of illness, illness of a family member, doctor’s visits, or if a child’s school … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits are generally available to individuals who have been separated from employment through no fault of their own and are looking for other work. The Oregon Employment Department may provide UI benefits to those who … » more information -
Unpaid Protected Leave Under the Family Leave Act (OFLA)
The Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) requires employers of 25 or more employees to provide eligible workers with unpaid, job-protected leave to care for themselves or family members in cases of death, illness, injury, childbirth, adoption and foster … » more information -
Work Share Oregon for Employers
The Work Share program allows employees to receive a portion of the unemployment benefits to which they would be entitled if laid off while still working reduced hours. Employers who apply for the program may divide available work among a group of … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Free School Meals for Children
Many school districts in Oregon are providing meals for students during the closures due to COVID-19. Meals may be picked up and consumed offsite, to allow for social distancing. » more information -
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a health and nutrition program that predates COVID-19, but can be used by eligible participants at this time. » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Oregon’s SNAP program provides assistance for individuals and families to afford food at supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmers markets. While no specific guidance has been provided for those affected by COVID-19, individuals and families … » more information -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
The Oregon Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides cash assistance to low-income families with children. The program is intended to pay for food and other basic needs like clothing, shelter and utilities. While no specific … » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
Medicaid
The Oregon Health Authority provides health care for qualifying Oregon residents through Medicaid. The program works to ensure that eligible adults and children have access to needed health care services by enrolling and paying providers to deliver … » more information -
Sick Leave
Oregon law requires employers to give employees at least one hour of job-protected sick time (time off work) for every 30 hours worked. The sick time may be used in case of illness, illness of a family member, doctor’s visits, or if a child’s school … » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
The Oregon Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides cash assistance to low-income families with children. The program is intended to pay for food and other basic needs like clothing, shelter and utilities. While no specific … » more information -
Temporary Moratorium on Residential Evictions
The Oregon Governor has issued an executive order placing a moratorium on all residential evictions for nonpayment of rent for a period of 90 days, until June 19, 2020, in light of the public health emergency caused by the spread of COVID-19. The … » more information
Insurance-Related Relief Programs
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Medicaid
The Oregon Health Authority provides health care for qualifying Oregon residents through Medicaid. The program works to ensure that eligible adults and children have access to needed health care services by enrolling and paying providers to deliver … » more information
Tax-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) creates a refundable income tax credit for self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion … » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Family Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages required to be paid under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”). » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Paid Sick Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages paid under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”). » more information -
Special Rule Related to Tax on Employers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) exempts employers from employer-side Federal Insurance Contributions Act (“FICA”) (or employer-side taxes under the parallel social security system for railroads (“RRTA”)) … » more information -
Extension of State Tax Return Filing and Payment Deadlines
The Oregon Department of Revenue has announced an extension for Oregon tax filing and payment deadlines for state personal income taxes and some other taxes (full list available here) to July 15, 2020. All payments of such taxes are also deferred to … » more information
Miscellaneous Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020 (the “Education Relief Act”) provides assistance to students and institutions of higher education impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. » more information -
Federal Student Loan Payment Suspension and Interest Waiver
To provide student borrowers greater financial flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Education has temporarily suspended the obligation to make payments for most federally-owned student loans. Additionally, the interest rate on … » more information -
Changes to Rules for Department of Human Services Child Care Providers
To be able to become a DHS child care provider, providers must generally meet requirements listed here, submit to a background check, take orientation and other required training and become listed with DHS. Due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Oregon … » more information -
Emergency Child Care for Working Parents
The Emergency Child Care program is a process for families to access child care during the public health crisis. To receive a customized referral to emergency child care programs, families should contact 211info. Licensed child care providers … » more information
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