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Transfers are planned to seniors and families with children guatemala

Transfer are planned to seniors and families with children for a total of Q350 million (or $46 million USD).

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.celag.org/latinoamerica-y-el-covid-19-movilizar-recursos-o-gastar-e… socpro
Launching of the Economic Stimulus and Relief Package to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 namibia

The total Stimulus and Relief Package amounts to N$8.1 billion, comprising of N$5.9 billion in direct support to businesses, households and cash flow acceleration payments for services rendered to Government and N$2.3 billion off-balance sheet Government liabilities. The Package is directed at…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://nampa.org/index.php?model=feature&function=display&id=159568 socpro
Maricá terá pacote social e econômico contra efeitos do coronavírus de R$ 80 milhões brazil

The city of Maricá in Brazil will increase the existing cash transfers amount from R$130 ($25) to R$300 per month ($60) at least through June. Total beneficiaries of this scheme will 42,000 of the city’s lowest-income residents. Moreover, End-of-year bonuses will be advanced to make April’s…

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.marica.rj.gov.br/2020/03/21/marica-tera-pacote-social-e-economico-c… socpro
Details of Crisis Shield Act for Employers and Employees in Poland poland

Employers meeting specific criteria concerning turnover decline could lower
employee's working time to 80% (and get 40% of average wage covered by
the state, with firms covering the remaining 40%). In case of significant
problems, companies can use economic stoppage…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.natlawreview.com/article/details-crisis-shield-act-employers-and-em… socpro
Acúltese a la IAFAS SIS a afiliar a las personas peruanas y extranjeras, residentes o no peru

The IAFAS SIS will affiliate exceptionally and temporarily, Peruvian and foreigners to the subsidized regime to Peruvian and foreign people, regardless whether they are residents or not, who are in the national territory and do not have a health insurance, and if they are diagnosed or suspected…

Health, Extension of coverage covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/606090/DL_1466.pdf socpro
Coronavirus: Govt Prepares €1bn Economic Stimulus to Provide Liquidity, Protect Jobs slovenia

Pensioners with the lowest pensions will receive a solidarity bonus due to the impact of the coronavirus.

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.total-slovenia-news.com/politics/5815-coronavirus-govt-prepares-1bn… socpro
Bono Semana Santa Venezuela: ¿cómo saber si todavía puedo cobrar los 350.000 bolívares con mi Carnet de la Patria? venezuela

Benefit of 350,000 bolivares for Venezuelans enrolled in the Carnet de la Patria. This grant is part of the "Bonos especiales del mes de abril" (special for the comprehensive protection of the people who remain in social, collective and voluntary quarantine in the face of the global…

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://mag.elcomercio.pe/respuestas/bono-semana-santa-venezuela-como-saber-tod… socpro
POLICY RESPONSES TO COVID-19 tunisia

A 2.5 billion TND emergency plan ($0.8 billion or 2 percent of GDP) was announced on March 21. The plan also includes a support for those who will be on temporary unemployment because of the COVID19 shock (300 TND million).

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#T socpro
Inicia entrega Bono Especial para Médicos de la Patria por 1 Petro venezuela

Special grant for doctors fighting covid-19 (amount of 1 Petro).

Health covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.vtv.gob.ve/inicia-entrega-bono-especial-medicos-1-petro/ socpro
У МІНСОЦПОЛІТИКИ УТОЧНИЛИ УМОВИ НАДАННЯ ФОПАМ ДОПОМОГИ НА ДІТЕЙ НА ЧАС КАРАНТИНУ Більше читайте тут (MINISTRY OF SOCIAL POLICY CLARIFIES TERMS OF PROVIDING QUARANTINE ASSISTANCE TO FOPS FOR CHILDREN) ukraine

NEW benefit: child benefit (under 10 years old) at the level of subsistence minimum for the parents who lost their jobs and do not have the right to receive unemployment benefit (self employed or informal sector).

Family benefits covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://tsn.ua/groshi/u-minsocpolitiki-utochnili-umovi-nadannya-fopam-dopomogi-… socpro
Servicios de telecomunicaciones estarán exceptuados de corte durante próximos seis meses venezuela

Ban on service disconnection for lack of payment by telecommunications companies (cable TV, telephone, mobile phones, internet).

Housing covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.vtv.gob.ve/servicios-de-telecomunicaciones-estaran-exceptuados-de-p… socpro
Про внесення змін до деяких законодавчих актів України, спрямованих на запобігання виникненню і поширенню коронавірусної хвороби (COVID-19)(Amending Some Legislative Acts of Ukraine to Prevent the Occurrence and Spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)) ukraine

Extending the housing subsidies to larger number of households + simplify admin requirements.

Housing covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/530-20 socpro
Covid-19: Maduro proíbe despedimentos e suspende pagamento de rendas na Venezuela venezuela

Residential and commercial rent payments suspended for 6 months (for businesses and persons affected by COVID-19). Landlords will be reimbursed.

Housing, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-03-22-Covid-19-Maduro-proibe-despedimentos… socpro
Про внесення змін до деяких законодавчих актів України, спрямованих на запобігання виникненню і поширенню коронавірусної хвороби (COVID-19)(Amending Some Legislative Acts of Ukraine to Prevent the Occurrence and Spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)) ukraine

Unemployment benefit – simplify registration for unemployed, registered as of first day, while normally there is a waiting period

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/530-20 socpro
AMPLIACIÓN DEL BONO FAMILIAS

AMPLIACIÓN DEL BONO FAMILIAS a los estudiantes de Las Unidades Educativas Fiscales y de Convenio del Área de Educación de Personas Jóvenes y Adultas del Subsistema de Educación Alternativa y Especial; Las Unidades Educativas Privadas de los niveles inicial, primaria y secundaria.

Family benefits, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://boliviaemprende.com/noticias/decreto-supremo-n-4215-bono-universal socpro
Одноразова соцдопомога: Стало відомо, хто, крім пенсіонерів, отримає 1 тис. гривень(One-time social assistance: It has become known who, in addition to pensioners, will receive 1 thousand hryvnias) ukraine

The government introduced one-off cash assistance of 1 thousand hryvnia ($35) for seniors with low pensions (pensions up to 5 thousand UAH), children with disabilities and beneficiaries of social pensions.

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://zik.ua/news/economics/odnorazova_sotsdopomoha_stalo_vidomo_khto_krim_pe… socpro
El Bono Universial bolivia

Se otorga por única vez un Bono Universal equivalente a Bs500.- (QUINIENTOS 00/100 BOLIVIANOS) a todos los bolivianos desde los dieciocho (18) años cumplidos hasta los menores de sesenta (60) años. Decreto Supremo 4215.

A Universal Bonus equivalent to Bs500 (FIVE HUNDREDS 00/100 BOLIVIANS) is granted for one time to all Bolivians from eighteen (18) years old to less than sixty (60) years old. Supreme Decree 4215.

Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19, Emergency grants, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://boliviaemprende.com/noticias/decreto-supremo-n-4215-bono-universal socpro
The $1,200 coronavirus checks, explained United States

Adults will get $1,200 each and children $500 each. The benefit will start
decreasing at a rate of $5 for every additional $100 in income. The phaseout
starts at $75,000 in adjusted gross income for singles, $112,500 for heads of
household, and $150,000 for married couples…

Cash transfers covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2020/3/23/21190955/stimulus-checks-from-gove… socpro
Ingreso Mínimo Garantizado chile

Formal workers receiving salaries under 440USD will receive a subsidy to top up their income

Employment, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/fichas/77694-ingreso-minimo-garantizado socpro
Here's What Is In The 'Families First' Coronavirus Aid Package Trump Approved United States

Free testing for COVID-19. Costs will be covered by State Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.npr.org/2020/03/19/818322136/heres-what-is-in-the-families-first-co… socpro
Fondo de Protección de los Ingresos de los más Vulnerables chile

The fund is flexible so that benefits can be targeted and subsidies shifted towards public employment programmes as the Covid-19 situation evolves.

Employment, Financing, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.duna.cl/media/2020/04/2020.04.08-MINUTA-DE-PRENSA-PLAN-ECONO%CC%81M… socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 Uzbekistan

Interest-free loans for the payment of wages to employees of business entities
that have suspended their activities in connection with the announcement of
quarantine.

Employment covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U socpro
Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia chile

Informal workers who may have lost their source of revenue will receive a monthly 300 USD subsidy for three months if they belong to the poorest 60% of households. For workers in the 40-60th percentile, the benefit has a declining amount. Workers have to update their status in the Social…

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.emol.com/noticias/Economia/2020/04/20/983622/Presidente-ingreso-fam… socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 Uzbekistan

Temporary reduction of social contributions for individual entrepreneurs.

Contribution collection and compliance covid19, Contributory Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U socpro
Bono Rural peru

The Government approved the Bono Rural of 760 soles that will reach one million families that are in conditions of poverty or extreme poverty living in the rural areas of the country.

Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/605782/DU042_2020.pdf socpro