RAPID RESPONSE TEAM

PRESENTATION AGENDA
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS
• How to file a claim (through the TeleBenefits Line or www.ct.gov/dol)
• How benefits are calculated and how many weeks of eligibility
• Your rights and responsibilities

CTWORKS ONE-STOP CENTERS

Similar services located in every State & US territory (1-877-US2JOBS or www.servicelocator.org)
FREE JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE SERVICES
• Available to anyone, whether or not employed
• Connecticut’s Job Bank and JOBcentral (www.jobcentral.org/ct and www.jobcentral.com)
• Computers & internet access
• Résumé & cover letter stationery & assistance
• Career Centers: phone, copier, mail & fax, libraries…
• Job search skills workshops
• Labor market information
• Special services for Veterans
• Career counseling & résumé critiquing
DISLOCATED WORKER SERVICES
• Eligible for services upon Notice of Layoff
• Services driven by the needs of the individual
• Retraining funds as a last resort & limited – No reimbursement
• Approved list of training providers
• Referral to other sources of funds for training and supportive services

RELATED SERVICES
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT HOTLINE (1-800-842-0229 or www.ctdhe.org)
• Career, education, job training information
• Sources of help to start a business
• Veteran & Senior tuition waiver programs
• Student financial aid information (for dislocated worker or family member)
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (1-866-444-3272 or www.dol.gov/ebsa)
• Division of the US Department of Labor
• Protects pensions by enforcing ERISA
• Enforces due rights in health benefits under COBRA and HIPAA
HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS
HUSKY~ Health Insurance for Uninsured Kids & Youth (1-877-284-8759 or www.huskyhealth.com)
• Free or low-cost health insurance for children
• Contribution based on family size & household income
• No assets considered and pre-existing conditions are not a barrier
• Federal program – also offered in other states (www.insurekidsnow.gov)
Companies with approved individual major medical policies
Community health centers and related services
COMMUNITY SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES (2-1-1 Infoline or www.infoline.org)
• Safety net in time of need with free, confidential referral to community services