GWINNETT HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

ASSISTANCE
FOR SENIORS

Are you over 60 and facing hunger, health, or mobility issues?

Do you know of someone who is?
WE CAN HELP. Emergency assistance for seniors is available.
Call 678.377.4150 to speak with Senior Services staff.

678.377.4150 • GwinnettHumanServices.com

Visit Coronavirus.gov for prevention tips and
more information about the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information, click here:

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Are you wondering what Georgia's New Voting Legislation does? Click here for an overview prepared by Steve Toggerson.

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ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

AARP Gwinnett #2714 / July General Member Meeting

Denise Auger (Gwinnett County Public Library) provided information about GCPL services.

To receive the monthly newsletter that lets you know the authors or speakers who are coming to GCPL, send an email to events@gwinnettpl.org/adultservices/. You will get notice of upcoming events.

To access the Author Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/GwinnettCountyPublicLibrary/playlists

To inquire about or make suggestions for eBook or audiobook content (i.e., Libby app), contact:

materials@gwinnettpl.org

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EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT PROGRAM

The EBB is a $3.2 billion federal initiative to help Americans access the affordable, high-speed internet they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a short-term program that will end once the funds have been utilized.

What is the Benefit?

Up to $50/month discount for high-speed internet services
Up to $75/month discount for high-speed internet services for households on Tribal land
A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider.

To learn more about the program and how to apply, click here.

SOCIAL SECURITY PRESS RELEASE:

New Economic Impact Payment Guidance

Please share the press release attached with your clients, colleagues, affiliates, and other interested parties. Below is a summary of the press release:

Treasury has launched a new Economic Impact Payment (EIP) web tool to assist individuals who normally do not file taxes. www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments
The eligibility requirements and other information about the Economic Impact Payments can be found at www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center.
Social Security beneficiaries (receive benefits on the 3^rd or Wednesdays of the month) who do not have qualifying children under the age 17, do not need to take any action with IRS. Will receive economic impact payment (EIP) directly from IRS to bank account, direct express card or paper check.
Any new beneficiaries since January 2020, who did not file a tax return for 2018 or 2019, must visit the IRS Non-Filers Page: www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments
Social Security beneficiaries, who did not file a tax return in 2018 or 2019 and have qualifying children under age 17 need to visit www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments in order to receive the $500 per dependent child EIP timely in addition to the $1200.00 individual payment that will be automatically sent. Failure to proactively enter information will result in a delay in receiving the $500 dependent child EIP.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI- payment received on the 1^st of the month) recipients with dependent children under age 17 must follow the same procedures in order to receive the $500 child EIP payment timely.
Treasury and Social Security are working closely to determine how to automate EIP payments for Supplemental Security Income recipients.

Continue to stay up to date on Social Security’s response to COVID-19 by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/coronavirus/.

Thank you,

Georgia Area Director’s Office

Social Security Administration

To read the entire press release, click here.