Healthplanfinder and Income update FEMA payment

Here we go with some COVID relief for the unemployed.

If you need a mask then stop in!

Beginning September 21st, Employment Security will begin processing payments of an additional $300 per week to the state base weekly unemployment benefit approved under the Lost Wages Assistance FEMA Payment.

There is only five weeks approved for weeks August 1st - Sept 5th.

The Lost Wages Assistance FEMA payments is not countable for Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) eligibility but is countable for tax credit and cost-sharing reductions.

We have been advised to not include the $300 Lost Wages Assistance FEMA payment in your weekly unemployment income amount reported to the Washington Healthplanfinder application.

You should choose to adjust their Qualified Health Plan tax credits by adjusting the amount of tax credits applied to their premium in Washington Healthplanfinder. If you under estimate your income and use more tax credits than you are qualified for then you must pay those back when you file taxes.

If you have any questions then don't hesitate to give Suzie Health Solutions a call. We assist clients regularly to minimize the surprises.

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