CDC Information on COVID-19:
Haga clic aquí para acceder al centro del sitio de idioma español para el control de enfermedades.
Click here to access the Center for Disease Control’s Spanish language information site.
COVID-19 testing does not negatively affect immigration status:
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) published a notice regarding non-citizen testing for COVID-19 and how that effects the new “Public Charge” rule and testing information: USCIS encourages all those, including those with symptoms that resemble Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) (fever, cough, shortness of breath) to seek necessary medical treatment or preventive services. Such treatment or preventive services will not negatively affect any alien as part of a future Public Charge analysis.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program:
Certain lawfully-present non-citizens may still receive SNAP benefits. Eligible non-citizens include families with children under 18 years old, victims of trafficking, and asylees. For more information about non-citizen SNAP eligibility, click here. To apply, click here.
Healthcare Coverage through the ACA:
The Affordable Care Act expanded access to affordable healthcare options for many non-citizen residents of the United States. You may be eligible to purchase a plan with low or no monthly premiums. Click here for more information on healthcare coverage for lawfully present residents, provided by the National Immigration Law Center.
CASA Helpful Information:
CASA, an organization that advocates for Latino and immigrant people in Maryland, assists with job placement, workforce development, health education, citizenship, and legal services, and financial, language, and literacy training. Casa has published a page with helpful information that can be viewed here. Additionally, CASA offers bilingual assistance over the phone at their health hotlines: 301-270-8432 (Spanish/English), 240-270-1318 (French/English).
Immigrants Rising Resource List:
This list, compiled by the group Immigrants Rising, provides undocumented individuals with information addressing fear and stress during this outbreak, legal rights and support, federal government updates, other resources for immigrant communities, etc.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource List:
This list focuses on local resources for immigrants in Silver Spring, Takoma Park, White Oak, and the rest of Montgomery County. Click here to access this resource.