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   Getting Unemployment Benefits While You are Looking for Work
If you are out of work, you might qualify for unemployment benefits from the Oregon Employment Department. Read more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Public Benefits for You and Your Family
Information about government benefits that you may qualify to receive for you and your family.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  

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   The Oregon Health Plan (Separate Website)
The Oregon Health Plan provides health coverage to eligible low-income Oregonians. Find out about this program and how to apply.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
  
   
   Emergency Medical Care for Non-Citizens (CAWEM)
The Citizen Alien Waived Emergent Medical (CAWEM) program provides coverage for medical emergencies (life threatening) and the birth of a child if you are low income, but not a US citizen. Call 1-800-359-9517 to apply.
By: Oregon Law Center

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   Federal Law Requires Many Services in Spanish
Federal civil rights law requires many government agencies to provide services in Spanish and other languages to people who speak little English. Read more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  

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   Is Your Social Security Record Complete?
Information about your reported work history and qualifying for Social Security Retirement benefits. Read more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  

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   Did You File a Tax Return Last Year?
Most people who earn income in the United States have to file federal tax forms by April 15 of each year. If you earned income in the U.S. last year and did not file a tax form, you can file one, deadline has passed. Read more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon  

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   Earned Income Tax Credit (Separate Website)
This federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families reduces the amount of federal taxes you owe and can result in a refund.
By: Internal Revenue Service

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By: Farmworker Program - Legal Aid Services of Oregon  
  
   
 
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