How to: Recover after a layoff

Find more benefits and assistance

Losing your job is stressful, but you can find support.

• Visit State Resource Finder to explore benefits or programs you may be eligible for, such as: health insurance, cash assistance and food support, tax filing and financial counseling, assistance with rent or mortgage, energy, and internet bills.
• Get information on how to protect your health coverage and retirement benefits from the Employee Benefits Security Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Check out www.211.org to explore free, confidential referrals to local help.
• Check out additional resources at USA.gov.
• On your worksheet: List the programs you’ve found that fit your situation. Contact them to apply for benefits or other support.

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