Transfer of $100 million USD to Social Welfare Institute (IPS) for the payment of sick leave and financial compensation to (formal) workers affected by the pandemic.
Nine hundred persons with disabilities with priority, in a state of vulnerability or abandonment, located in residences or in group homes,will be provided with hygiene items (alcohol, chlorine, etc.). In addition, there will be a distribution of hygiene, cleaning and protection articles for organizations that attend to people in street situations. Management with SNU of the purchase and distribution of cleaning kits for informal settlements, as a measure of prevention of COVID-19.
PERIODICO BOLIVIA (05.04.2020) The Minister of Public Works, Services and Housing, Iván Arias, reported that the Government will inject Bs 156 million into the economy of the city of El Alto through the Family and Family Basket bonds, for the total quarantine stage. The municipality of El Alto…
The Minister of Public Works, Services and Housing, Iván Arias, reported that the Government will inject Bs 156 million into the economy of the city of El Alto through the Family and Family Basket bonds, for the total quarantine stage.
2020-04-05
The Minister of Public Works, Services and Housing, Iván Arias, reported that the Government will inject Bs 156 million into the economy of the city of El Alto through the Family and Family Basket bonds, for the total quarantine stage.
These resources will boost the municipality's economy…
Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers,Financing
Employees with care responsibilities for one or more children under the age
of 14 can take up to 3 weeks of care leave (Sonderbetreuungszeit) with full
wage replacement (1/3 of the salary will be reimbursed to the employer by the
government)
abi (05.04.2020) The national government regulated the health guidelines, the prioritization of economic resources, and expanded the payment of the Family Bonus to students with disabilities in the public system, in addition to carrying out a communication strategy, through the…
The national government regulated the health guidelines, the prioritization of economic resources, and expanded the payment of the Family Bonus to students with disabilities in the public system.
2020-04-05
La Paz, Apr 5 (ABI) .- The national government regulated the health guidelines, the prioritization of economic resources, and expanded the payment of the Family Bonus to students with disabilities in the public system, in addition to carrying out a communication strategy, through the promulgation…
Temporary waiving of conditionalities to receive the childcare benefit (i.e.
obligatory health examinations that usually have to take place at fixed times
during pregnancy until age 5 of the child).
The Ministry of Housing declared the reconnection of the water service free of charge for families in a state of vulnerability, so that they do not lack service in the midst of the emergency; in addition to this, there will be a freeze on the aqueduct tariff until April.
The government has ruled that key utilities such as energy, gas and water - as
well as telecommunication, internet and Television services cannot be
suspended during the crisis even if 3 consecutive or alternate bill payments
are missed. The measure will govern for 180 days and includes users who are
holders of the AUH and AUE, retirees and pensioners, those who receive
unemployment insurance, and other groups. The companies providing the services must grant users payment facilities plans…
This measure consists of anticipating the implementation of the VAT Transfer to the Poor Program that is expected to distribute 3% of the funds collected as VAT to the most vulnerable families. This program was scheduled to start on January 2021, with a pilot of 100.000 families; however, now it will start in April 2020 and will include around 1M people
The Reactiva Peru program witll provide credit guarantees to 350 thousand national companies, for a total amount of 30 billion soles. Of the total number of companies to be supported by this program, 314 thousand have less than 10 workers.
Affiliates of the Private Pension Fund Administration System (SPP) are authorized to make a one-time extraordinary withdrawal of up to S/2,000.00, provided they do not have accreditation of mandatory social security contributions, for at least six consecutive months.
The Brazilian government said on Friday (3) that a mobile app will be used to identify informal workers who are not in any government register but are entitled to receive BRL $600 (about $114) assistance due to the COVID-19, according to G1. This app, as reported by the media outlet, can be downloaded from Tuesday 7th.
About 11 million people (17.3% of potential beneficiaries) are not registered on the Single Registry, the official database that identifies low-income families in the country…
Creation of the Bono Independiente,an exceptional monetary subsidy of S/ 380 is granted in favor of 780 thousand vulnerable households with independent workers during the National State of Emergency.
Delivery of unconditional cash transfers of 160,000 Colombian pesos for 3 million families - Solidarity Income Programme. Creation of the Solidarity Income Program, under the administration of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (FOME), in favor of individuals and households in situations of poverty and vulnerability, who are not beneficiaries of the programs Families in Action, Social Protection for the Elderly - Colombia Mayor, Youth in Action or the compensation for sales tax - VAT.
The district government will issue a decree that would allow the exemption of
the payment of public services for a month for the houses and apartments of
Bogotá. The measure would apply to services utilized between March 20 and
April 20
A program called “Bogotá Solidaria En Casa” will provide poor and vulnerable families of the District with cash for the 23-day quarantine (03/25-04/13) to prevent them to have to get out their home to a daily subsistence income. The transfer is estimated to cover ~70% of their expenditure. Conditions and requirements include comply with quarantine and not having been reported of domestic violence. It will benefit 500,000 families (350,000 ‘poor’ and 150,000 ‘vulnerable’ ones) identified via…
The Colombian government delivered food to more than 1,730,000 homes with children in the country. The aid is aimed at families in a state of vulnerability and whose income has been reduced by COVID-19. The work will be in charge of the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF).
2020-03-04
Food and nutrition,Family benefits,Social assistance
Beneficiaries of the Plan Equidad will receive the benefit in one installment. Beneficiaries fo the Tarjeta Uruguay Social will receive the benefit in two installments.
Anticipation of cash payment to 1.7M beneficiaries of Colombia Adulto Mayor program to support consumption (This is the old-age subsidy program for the poor and extreme poor over 60+ years old population) This includes 3 monthly payments for March, April, and May (total of COP 70,000) advanced to March 25 and April 6.
2020-03-25
Old-age pensions,Contribution collection and compliance,Social assistance
Victims Unit will advance the humanitarian aid that was going to be paid in May and June and will pay it in April.The objective of this measure is to economically favor those who may be affected within the framework of compulsory preventive isolation. The Victims Unit will also advance the payment of administrative indemnities, which are paid once, to prioritized victims, such as people over 70, disabled, orphaned disease patients, among others.
Temporary disability benefit for patients diagnosed with COVID-19 (workers whose salary is up to 2,400 soles per month). It is granted for the first 20 days of the incapacity.
Distribution of food packages out of special buses, at schools or from
alternative distribution sites. Some schools remain open only for the food
distribution. The government has designed a food delivery system to continue
to benefit 1,600,000 children and adolescents. Individual baskets will be
delivered, containing breakfasts and lunches for ten (10) business days.
The private sector employers will receive a subsidy for each worker who generates fifth-category income in the amount of a maximum of 1500 soles per worker.
Government of the Virgin Islands (24.03.2020) Water and Sewerage customers across the Territory have been given a month’s suspension in payment of their water charges.
Water and Sewerage customers across the Territory have been given a month’s suspension in payment of their water charges.
2020-03-24
Water and Sewerage customers across the Territory have been given a month’s suspension in payment of their water charges.
Director of the Water and Sewerage Department Mrs. Perline Scatliffe-Leonard said charges have been suspended for the period of March 19 to April 19 and is urging residents of…
boletinoficial.gob.ar (01.04.2020) Sistema integral de prestaciones por desempleo: las y los trabajadores que reúnan los requisitos previstos en las Leyes Nros. 24.013 y 25.371 accederán a una prestación económica por desempleo conforme las consideraciones estipuladas en el artículo 11 del presente…
Comprehensive system of unemployment benefits: workers who meet the requirements set forth in Laws No. 24,013 and 25,371 will access an economic benefit for unemployment in accordance with the considerations stipulated in article 11 of this decree. The core components of the program are:
to. Postponement or reduction of up to NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) of the payment of contributions
employers to the Argentine Integrated Pension System.
b. Compensatory Salary Allowance: Allowance paid by the…
Gaceta Oficial (25.03.2020) The government will cover all home electricity bills that are equal to or less than 120 pesos bolivianos for the months of April, May, and June 2020--over 120 bolivianos, the consumer must pay it all. Furthermore, the government will also pay for 50% of all home…
The government will cover all home electricity bills that are equal to or less than 120 pesos bolivianos for the months of April, May, and June 2020--over 120 bolivianos, the consumer must pay it all. Furthermore, the government will also pay for 50% of all home water bills for the months of April, May, and June 2020 as a response to the sanitary state of emergency and quarantine due to COVID-19. 2.5 millions people shall benefit from this aid. Companies are prohibited to cut off water, gas or…
Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Labor has introduced a “pandemic leave” as a new classification of paid leave for public officers, including those not eligible for sick leave. People who have fallen ill and exhausted their sick leave will proceed on extended sick leave, followed by pandemic leave. Pandemic leave will also apply to those workers who are not eligible for sick leave.
CONFIEP, through the collaboration of various companies and individuals, the Municipality of Lima and Bim are joining forces to support with a solidarity bond of S/380 for small entrepreneurs and street traders who, due to the health emergency, are unable to bring their livelihoods home. The voucher will be given to 500 merchants who are registered with the Municipality of Lima.
Suspension of the life certification requirements for elderly social pension recipients (normally required to visit their local board to sign a life certificate register).
Los Tiempos (08.04.2020) Extended Family Bonus. A financial aid to all families who have children in public schools --- from pre-kindergarten through high school. The "Family Bonus" consisting of Bs 500 per child.
Extended Family Bonus. A financial aid to all families who have children in public schools --- from pre-kindergarten through high school. The "Family Bonus" consisting of Bs 500 per child.
Cash transfer of TT$510/month (US75) for 3 months to households with family member that was laid off or whose income reduced. This measure reaches a total of 2,050 households.
The government has ruled that key utilities such as energy, gas and water - as well as telecommunication services cannot be suspended to vulnerable persons during the crisis. It has instigated a mortgage moratorium on primary residences for employees who lose their jobs, such as self-employed workers.
The government has mandated private companies to ensure quarantine of
particular worker categories, including those older than 60, pregnant women
or those with preexisting conditions. These workers would receive a paid sick
leave for 30 days. Also, private companies (except those in the food,
medical and other key sectors) that decide to send all of their workers home
on paid leave will be eligible for further government support
Among the measures to support families is to guarantee the basic right to food for vulnerable children who are affected by school closures. Specifically, a total of Euro 25M is established to provide income support (wallet cards, wire transfer, voucher in supermarkets). Part of the above funding also includes in-kind support, such as catering at home, home deliveries, opening specific schools as food distribution points.
300 million euros for an extraordinary contingency fund to support social services with special attention to older persons and dependents (transfers to be made to Autonomous communities and localities to this effect) (e.g. cover basic needs including through social assistance, people that need assistance at home, increases resources in centres, etc.).
