HELP IS HERE SC

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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.

Apply for Rental Assistance

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.

Get Affordable Health Care

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.

Find Vaccination Near You

GET TESTED
Help stop the spread by getting tested.

Find Testing Near You.

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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