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Distribution of food at specific centers dominican republic

Food support programs adapt their delivery modality to distribute packages at specified points.

Food and nutrition, Service delivery, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://presidencia.gob.do/coronavirusrd socpro
Medidas lanzado por el presidente ecuador

Unemployment insurance will be collected within seven days, not two months, and coverage will be extended.

Unemployment, Extension of coverage covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/04/10/nota/7810659/lenin-moreno-acuerd… socpro
Advanced payment of old-age pensions costa rica

Anticipation (1 week early) of old-age pension payment that will benefit about 70% of pensioners.

Old-age pensions, Contribution collection and compliance, Old-age pensions covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/03/gobierno-declara-estado-de-em… socpro
Colombia: Reducción temporal al aporte a pensiones colombia

activpayroll.com (12.05.2020) Suspension of pension contributions for workers and employers for a period of three months, guaranteeing the payment of provisional insurance of 3% (of which 75% is covered by the employer, and 25% by the employee; self-employed persons cover all 3%). Under normal…

Suspension of pension contributions for workers and employers for a period of three months, guaranteeing the payment of provisional insurance of 3% (of which 75% is covered by the employer, and 25% by the employee; self-employed persons cover all 3%). Under normal circumstances, the pension…

Old-age pensions, Contribution collection and compliance covid19, self-employed Published Measures summary https://www.activpayroll.com/news-articles/colombia-temporary-changes-to-the-pe… socpro
Food packages to be delivered to poor and vulnerable housedholds costa rica

Special food packages and sanitary items are delivered for families in extreme poverty.

Food and nutrition, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/03/gobierno-declara-estado-de-em… 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
Sick leave payment rate increases to 100% Uzbekistan

Sick leave is normally paid at the rate of 60-80% salary depending on the
employment history. For the duration of quarantine, it is increased to 100% of
the salary for everyone and covers parents whose child is in quarantine.

Cash sickness benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U socpro
Medidas lanzado por el presidente ecuador

"Proyecto lanzado por el Presidente:
1. Evitar los desalojos de aquellas personas que arriendan sus viviendas. ""Nadie podrá ser desalojado por retrasarse en sus pagos de arriendo, mientras dure la emergencia y hasta 60 días después.""
2.Ampliación de la…

Family benefits, Financing covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/04/10/nota/7810659/lenin-moreno-acuerd… socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 Uzbekistan

Expansion of the public works programs ($21M).

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

For a period of three months, the government will increase monthly child
support to 30,000 MNT for eligible children under 18 years of age

Family benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-16 socpro
Maricá terá pacote social e econômico contra efeitos do coronavírus de R$ 80 milhões brazil

(City of Maricá) In order to assist those in informal economy and self-employed workers affected by the pandemic, a minimum wage (R$ 1,045) is to be paid, converted into Mumbucas, for three months. The city estimates that 6,000 workers are affected.

Employment, 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
MEDIA STATEMENT Economic Stimulus and Relief Package: Impact of COVID-19 on the Economy and Households namibia

To support the households cope with reduced income, increased health related
spending and other hardships due to the virus outbreak, the following measure
has been proposed:
- An Emergency Income Grant, to support those employees who have lost
their jobs due to the…

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://mof.gov.na/documents/35641/36580/Phase+1+VF+Stimulus+and+Relief+Package… socpro