COVID-19 Informational Resources

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COVID-19 INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES

We are continuing to work to serve the working families of Missouri. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected a lot of working families. Below is a list of specific resources that you may find helpful. We will update the resources regularly as more information becomes available.

General Informational Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Coronavirus (COVID-19)

 AFL-CIO - COVID-19 Pandemic Resources 

U.S. Department of Labor - Coronavirus Resources 

Topics include, but are not limited to: Workplace Safety, Wages, Hours, and Leave, Unemployment Insurance Flexibilities, Support for Dislocated Workers and States, and General Resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act: Questions and Answers

 Workplace Safety Resources

OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

Temporary OSHA Guidance on Respiratory Protection Standard

COVID-19 Webpage

Associated General Contractors of America Missouri Chapter - COVID-19 Safety Stand-Down

Builders’ Association - COVID-19 Resource Center

Builders’ Association COVID-19 Recommended Best Practices for Construction Jobsites

Hotlines to Report Unsafe Worksites

AGC of Missouri Hotline 314-781-2356 ext. 1050

Kansas City Construction Industry Hotline “Care for Construction Heroes” hotline to report unsafe worksites during the COVID-19 pandemic: 816-595-4164

Paid Leave - Federal Legislation, FAQs, and Resources

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers

COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act: Questions and Answers

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights

Employee Rights - Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act 

U.S. Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division Temporary Rule: Paid Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Resources for Dislocated Workers

Click here to be directed to the Missouri AFL-CIO’s Dislocated Worker page. 

Missouri Department of Labor - labor.mo.gov/coronavirus 

Video tutorial to file for unemployment via UInteract.

Items you will need to file an unemployment claim:

  • Social Security Number

  • Total earnings for the week

  • Name, address, and dates of past employment

  • Banking information, including routing and account numbers

To file for unemployment click here. You may also call for assistance. Regional Claims Center representatives are available by phone Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by email at esuiclaims@labor.mo.gov.

Regional Claims Center Contact Information: 

Jefferson City 573-751-9040

Kansas City 816-889-3101

Springfield 417-895-6851

St. Louis 314-340-4950

Outside Local Calling Area 800-320-2519

  • Summary of important changes for unemployment claims (as outlined on the DOL website):

Missouri Department of Social Services - dss.mo.gov/covid-19/

  • Summary of important changes for MO HealthNet participants (as outlined on the DSS website):

    • There will be no co-pays for COVID-19 testing for MO HealthNet participants

    • Consistent with the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act, effective immediately, the Department of Social Services will not terminate eligibility for any Medicaid participant unless the individual requests voluntary termination of eligibility or the individual ceases to be a resident of the state through the end of the federal emergency COVID-19 declaration.

    • MO HealthNet coverage will be extended to Missourians ages 19-64 who test positive for COVID-19 and meet the income and resource eligibility guidelines. Income is not to exceed 85% of the federal poverty level and the resource limits are $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for couples.

Additional Health Insurance Resources

If you have lost your health insurance as the result of a layoff, there are resources available to protect access to adequate coverage.

COBRA coverage - Employers are required to offer dislocated workers and their families the opportunity to continue their job-based health insurance coverage, with the family responsible for paying the premium. COBRA coverage is very expensive, so remember, if you have a sick child or spouse you can consider just enrolling one person into the COBRA plan reducing your cost. 

For more information about COBRA, visit dol.gov/general/topic/health-plans/cobra. 

Other group health coverage - If group coverage is available (for example, through a spouse’s employment-based plan), special enrollment in that plan should be considered. It allows the individual and his/her family an opportunity to enroll in a plan for which they are otherwise eligible, regardless of open enrollment periods. To qualify, enrollment must be requested within 30 days of losing eligibility for other coverage. After special enrollment is requested, coverage must be effective no later than the first day of the month following your request for enrollment.

Subsidized coverage - A good starting point is to visit HealthCare.gov to learn more about comprehensive health coverage that may be available to you.

Medicaid - To find out whether you qualify for Medicaid, visit myDSS.mo.gov or call 1-855-FSD-INFO (1-855-373-4636) to speak with a customer service representative.

Community Resources

United Way - unitedway.org/recovery/covid19/faq

For a referral to community social service resources, call 2-1-1 and you will be connected to a trained resource specialist 24/7. You can also visit 211.org for more information.

Layoff Information 

NOTE: WARN Notices are only required for certain layoffs - the link should not be viewed as a comprehensive account of all layoffs in the state of Missouri.\

Missouri Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) Notices Received - Program year July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020