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SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE DEMOCRATS
Democrats are working for you,
building South Carolina back better.
Scroll down to learn more about assistance you may qualify for.
HOW TO ACCESS YOUR BENEFITS UNDER
PRESIDENT BIDEN’S AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
$1,400 STIMULUS CHECK:
GET MONEY IN YOUR POCKET
IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR STIMULUS CHECK
South Carolinians need help making ends meet. You may be eligible to receive a payment:
If you are single and make less than $75,000 per year
If you are the head of a household and make less than $112,500
If you are married and together make less than $150,000
Access this money by filing your taxes.
Get My Payment
Up to $1,400 per eligible family member
DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
GET THE CHILD TAX CREDIT
The Child Tax Credit is an historic tax cut for families. It’s a tax credit up to $3,600 per child – but the payments are automatic every month, so you don’t have to wait to file your taxes to get your money back.
$300/MONTH PAYMENT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 6
$250/MONTH FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 AND OLDER
Beginning July 15, most eligible taxpayers received the credit without having to do anything.
Learn More About the Child Tax Credit
Start accessing this money by filing your taxes online
File My Taxes
For Non-Tax Filers
ARE YOU A RENTER?
GET RENTAL ASSISTANCE
If you are behind on your rent and at risk of losing your home, apply for emergency rental assistance with SC Housing.
Through SC Stay Plus, eligible applicants can receive up to 12 months of assistance with late rent and/or utility payments dating back to March 13, 2020.
Some counties have received funding to establish their own rental assistance programs. If you live in one of the following counties, click here:
Anderson
Berkeley
Charleston
Greenville
Horry
Richland
Spartanburg
DID YOU LOSE YOUR JOB?
GET UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
If your employment has been impacted by COVID or other unforeseen circumstances, you may be eligible to apply for unemployment benefits
Apply for Unemployment Insurance
The American Rescue Plan added an extra $300 per week and extended federal unemployment benefits until September 6, 2021. Governor Henry McMaster stopped federal supplemental unemployment insurance, effective June 30, 2021, but you can still apply for regular state benefits.
DO YOU NEED HELP FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS?GET SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT
Unfortunately, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ended on May 31, 2021. Existing borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.
The American Rescue Plan empowers the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide additional COVID relief options.
Learn About the Restaurant Relief Fund
Learn About Relief for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Experiencing Loss of Revenue
Learn About Debt Relief for Existing SBA Loan Borrowers
Learn About the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
DO YOU NEED HEALTH INSURANCE?GET AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE
You may save more thanks to the American Rescue Plan.
Special Enrollment Period through August 15, 2021.
Apply for South Carolina Medicaid
Are you eligible for Medicaid?
Republicans refuse to expand Medicaid, which would make 200,000 uninsured South Carolinians eligible for health coverage.
DO YOU NEED HELP BUYING FOOD?GET SNAP BENEFITS
You can apply for SNAP benefits online.
Learn How To Apply For SNAP Here
The American Rescue Plan extended increases to SNAP allotments through September 30, 2021. Governor Henry McMaster stopped federal increased payments, effective August 1, 2021, but you can still apply for regular state benefits.
COVID-19:
DO YOU NEED A FREE VACCINE OR TEST?
GET VACCINATED
It’s safe, effective, and free. Get the facts.
GET TESTED
Help stop the spread by getting tested.
On July 27, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) updated its COVID guidance to recommend indoor masking for all regardless of vaccination status.
BUILDING BACK BETTER IN
SOUTH CAROLINA
Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, South Carolina will receive approximately $8.8 billion in federal funding:
$2.6 BILLION FOR STATE GOVERNMENT
$1.6 BILLION FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
$2.1 BILLION FOR K-12 EDUCATION
$523 MILLION FOR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
$245 MILLION FOR TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Federal funding is already making a positive impact in South Carolina, but most of this money has yet to be spent. Many decisions on how to allocate resources made available through the American Rescue Plan will be made later this year.
More information coming soon!
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SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE DEMOCRATS
