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Asamblea aclara que ISSS pagará salarios del personal en cuarentena el Salvador La Asamblea Legislativa aprobó una interpretación auténtica al decreto 593 de emergencia nacional para aclarar que el Instituto Salvadoreño del Seguro Social "está obligado a cubrir la totalidad del subsidio diario por incapacidad al trabajador o trabajadora con cuarentena". "Todos los trabajadores que estén cumpliendo cualquier tipo de cuarentena por la pandemia del COVID-19 tendrán derecho al subsidio desde el primer día hasta la finalización de dicha cuarentena, no importando… 2020-03-26 Cash sickness benefits Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://diario.elmundo.sv/asamblea-aclara-que-isss-pagara-salarios-del-personal…
Ejecutivo regula temporalmente las modificaciones a la jornada de trabajo ante pandemia de COVID-19 panama Paid leave for those in quarantine or recovery (limited specifics available) 2020-03-13 Cash sickness benefits Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.mitradel.gob.pa/ejecutivo-regula-temporalmente-las-modificaciones-a…
CCSS acuerda medidas para contener morosidad por cuotas de patronos y trabajadores independientes costa rica The CCSS ordered that the readjustments of payment agreements be made more flexible and that interest rates for payment agreements be reduced. The Board of Directors approved the option of making agreements only with the requirement of paying the contributions of the Worker Protection Law - in the case of employers - and for independent workers, only an initial payment of 5% of the arrears will be requested. The measure will apply until 30 June 2020. 2020-03-19 Contribution collection and compliance,Contribution collection and compliance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://semanariouniversidad.com/ultima-hora/ccss-acuerda-medidas-para-contener…
Implementation of Social Support Measures for COVID 19 trinidad and tobago Additional financial support to recipients of the Public Assistance and Disability Assistance Grants (including the DAG for children), a top up equivalent to the sum of the full three (3) months, depending on the size of the family, to be paid by April 15 2020. Payment for the full three months to be made, $150.00, $300.00 or $450.00 depending on the size of the household. 2020-03-18 Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro http://www.news.gov.tt/content/implementation-social-support-measures-covid-19#…
Compensarán con $150 a trabajadores de salud y empleados públicos que apoyen emergencia el Salvador A partir de marzo se dará un bono de $150 dólares mensuales, a todos los empleados del Gobierno que trabajan en Ministerio de Salud, ISSS, ISNA, CONNA, Fosalud (en su totalidad) y los de otras carteras del Gobierno que estén apoyando directamente a combatir la pandemia 2020-03-18 Health,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://diario.elmundo.sv/compensaran-con-150-a-trabajadores-de-salud-y-emplead…
Coronavírus: INSS suspende exigências por até 120 dias aos segurados brazil Some requirements hitherto mandatory to keep the payment of social security and welfare benefits up to date have been temporarily suspended for 120 days. 2020-03-18 Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.mixvale.com.br/2020/03/18/coronavirus-inss-suspende-exigencias-por-…
Colombia está Contigo colombia The campaign "Colombia is with you", will deliver food baskets to the most vulnerable families and communities in the country. 2020-04-02 Food and nutrition,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones-02-abril.html
Reactiva Perú peru 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. 2020-03-04 Employment,Financing Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.gob.pe/institucion/presidencia/noticias/111829-gobierno-aprueba-dec…
Retiro extraordinario de hasta S/ 2 000,00- SPP peru 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. 2020-04-01 Old-age pensions Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-de-urgencia-que-establece-…
Brazilian government will identify informal workers using a mobile app brazil 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… 2020-03-04 Unemployment,Innovation capacity,Interoperability Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://labs.ebanx.com/en/notes/brazilian-government-will-identify-informal-wor…
Bono independente peru 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. 2020-04-06 Cash transfers,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.gob.pe/institucion/mtpe/noticias/112028-comunicado-01-bono-independ…
DECRETO DE URGENCIA Nº 033-2020 peru Easier access to the reserve "Compensación por Tiempo de Servicios", to the limit of S/ 2.400,00 2020-03-27 Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://epdoc2.elperuano.pe/EpPo/DescargaIN.asp?Referencias=MTg2NTE4MF8xMjAyMDA…
Programa Ingreso Solidario colombia 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. 2020-04-04 Cash transfers,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://ingresosolidario.dnp.gov.co/documentos/DECRETO_518_DEL_4_DE_ABRIL_DE_20…
Decreto de Urgencia N° 026-2020-EF peru Extraordinary payment of S/ 28.418.400,00 for health personel during the emergency period. 2020-03-15 Health,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566555/DU026_2020.pdf
Distrito no cobraría un mes de servicios públicos colombia 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 2020-03-21 Housing,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.dinero.com/pais/articulo/coronavirus-por-que-el-distrito-no-cobrara…
Sickness leave to old-age workers uruguay People older than 65 are deemed at risk; to promote their social isolation their income is guaranteed through sick leave. 2020-04-04 Cash sickness benefits Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.elobservador.com.uy/nota/el-impacto-del-coronavirus-en-uruguay-que-…
Cash transfer "Bogotá Solidaria en Casa" colombia 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… 2020-03-27 Cash transfers,Family benefits,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://colombia.as.com/colombia/2020/03/27/tikitakas/1585335023_758401.html
Benefit to registered independent workers or micro-employers uruguay Monotributistas will receive two monthly transfers of 6.800 pesos. 2020-04-04 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.elobservador.com.uy/nota/el-impacto-del-coronavirus-en-uruguay-que-…
Gobierno le dará alimentación a más de un millón de hogares con niños colombia 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 Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.kienyke.com/index.php/colombia/ayudas-icbf-ni%C3%B1os-durante-cuare…
Doubling of social benefits uruguay 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. 2020-04-04 Cash transfers,Cash transfers,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.elobservador.com.uy/nota/se-sumaron-14-nuevos-positivos-de-coronavi…
Más de 50.000 víctimas recibirán anticipadamente indemnizaciones colombia 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 Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.semana.com/nacion/articulo/gobinerno-anuncia-paquete-de-medidas-soc…
Plan de alimentación uruguay Food voucher to vulnerable population groups not covered by other subsidies 2020-04-04 Food and nutrition,Cash transfers,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.elobservador.com.uy/nota/el-impacto-del-coronavirus-en-uruguay-que-…
Víctimas priorizadas recibirán dos ayudas humanitarias por adelantado colombia 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. 2020-03-25 Cash transfers,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/gobierno/victimas-recibiran-indemnizacion-ade…
Decreto de Urgencia N° 026-2020-EF peru 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. 2020-03-15 Cash sickness benefits Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566555/DU026_2020.pdf
School feeding in Chile chile 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. 2020-03-04 Food and nutrition,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://cdn.wfp.org/2020/school-feeding-map/
"DECRETO DE URGENCIA Nº 033-2020" peru 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. 2020-03-27 Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://epdoc2.elperuano.pe/EpPo/DescargaIN.asp?Referencias=MTg2NTE4MF8xMjAyMDA…
British virgin islands: Water Charges Suspended For One Month british Virgin Islands 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… Housing,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19, housing socpro https://bvi.gov.vg/media-centre/water-charges-suspended-one-month
Argentina: Programa de Asistencia de Emergencia al Trabajo y la Producción- ATP argentina 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… 2020-04-01 Unemployment Published Measures summary Contributory, covid19 socpro https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/suplementos/2020040101NS.pdf
Minister Faber confirms school closures on COVID-19 belize Children on national school meal programs will receive take-home rations and high schools are encouraged to do same. 2020-03-18 Children,Social assistance,Food and nutrition Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2020/03/18/minister-faber-confirms-school-cl…
Bolivia: Decreto Supremo N° 4200 artículo 10 bolivia 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… 2020-03-25 Housing,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/buscar_comp/(COVID-19)
Policy Responses to COVID-19 austria Temporary waiving of the conditionality to regularly meet the case worker at the labor market service to receive unemployment benefits. 2020-03-04 Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
Bolivia: El Gobierno inyectará Bs 156 millones a la economía bolivia 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 Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.periodicobolivia.com.bo/gobierno-inyectara-bs-156-millones-a-la-eco…
The Lower Austrian Chamber of Commerce has set up a "Corona Hotline" austria 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) 2020-03-14 Maternity,Parental leave,Family benefits Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://news.wko.at/news/niederoesterreich/coronahotline.html
Bolivia: Bono Familia ampliado bolivia 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… Disability,Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www1.abi.bo/abi_/?i=447921&k=202003110202
Policy Responses to COVID-19 austria 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). 2020-03-04 Family benefits Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
Duque anunció reconexión de agua a población vulnerable y giro adicional a familias en acción colombia 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. 2020-03-18 Housing,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.colombia.com/actualidad/nacionales/ivan-duque-anuncia-medidas-econo…
Emergencia Sanitaria argentina 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… 2020-03-24 Housing Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227120/20200325
Duque anunció reconexión de agua a población vulnerable y giro adicional a familias en acción colombia 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 2020-03-18 Family benefits,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.colombia.com/actualidad/nacionales/ivan-duque-anuncia-medidas-econo…
Real Decreto-ley 7/2020, de 12 de marzo, por el que se adoptan medidas urgentes para responder al impacto económico del COVID-19. spain 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. 2020-03-13 Food and nutrition Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/03/13/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-3580.pdf
Food packages will be distributed to homes dominican republic Government switched to take-home rations for its school feeding program. 2020-03-18 Food and nutrition,Service delivery,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2020/03/18/dominican-republic-hunkers-down/
Real Decreto-ley 6/2020, de 10 de marzo, por el que se adoptan determinadas medidas urgentes en el ámbito económico y para la protección de la salud pública spain 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.). 2020-03-11 Social assistance,Financing Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/03/11/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-3434.pdf
Distribution of food at specific centers dominican republic Food support programs adapt their delivery modality to distribute packages at specified points. 2020-03-04 Food and nutrition,Service delivery,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://presidencia.gob.do/coronavirusrd
Medidas lanzado por el presidente ecuador Unemployment insurance will be collected within seven days, not two months, and coverage will be extended. 2020-04-11 Unemployment,Extension of coverage Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/04/10/nota/7810659/lenin-moreno-acuerd…
Advanced payment of old-age pensions costa rica Anticipation (1 week early) of old-age pension payment that will benefit about 70% of pensioners. 2020-03-04 Old-age pensions,Contribution collection and compliance,Old-age pensions Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/03/gobierno-declara-estado-de-em…
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 contribution is 16%, with the employer contributing 12% and the employee contributing the remaining 4%. If a business made payments and discounts for the month of April 2020, before the issuance of decree… 2020-04-09 Old-age pensions,Contribution collection and compliance Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed socpro https://www.activpayroll.com/news-articles/colombia-temporary-changes-to-the-pe…
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. 2020-03-04 Food and nutrition,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/03/gobierno-declara-estado-de-em…
Contribución solidaria de funcionarios y contratistas colombia Contribution of public officials and contractors to support independent workers and the middle class, for 4 months. State officials and contractors with salaries over 10 million will make a contribution of 10% of their salary. Those earning a salary of more than 15 million will make a contribution of 15% during the same period. 2020-04-09 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Decreto-contribucion-solidari…
Medidas lanzado por el presidente ecuador Extension of health coverage at the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) to those who are unemployed for 90 days or more. In short, it will be 120 days of total coverage. 2020-04-10 Health,Extension of coverage Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/04/10/nota/7810659/lenin-moreno-acuerd…
COVID19: Distribución de kits de alimentos paraguay Distribution of food package to 3,500 families benefiting from social programs for a total of $ 1.4 billion guaraníes ($211M). This is also provided to day laborers, self-employed and indigenous communities. 2020-03-20 Food and nutrition,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.c9n.com.py/actualidad/distribucion-de-kits-de-alimentos-72559
COVID-19: El Gobierno Nacional anuncia medidas económicas y sociales para afrontar el coronavirus paraguay An advance payment is set for Senior Citizen Program (del Programa de Adultos Mayores) for 207,000 people. 2020-03-13 Cash transfers,Social assistance,Old-age pensions Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.mre.gov.py/index.php/noticias-de-embajadas-y-consulados/covid-19-el…