County Government Departments/Offices
Provider: LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS - EAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY HALL
The Office of Immigrant Affairs offers answers to several common questions regarding Coronavirus related issues. Call 800-593-8222 or visit https://oia.lacounty.gov/coronavirus-updates/ for additional information.
TESTING
Please visit this website to schedule your testing appointment:https://dhs.lacounty.gov/covid-19/testing/
If you are uninsured, you can still get free testing and treatment regardless of immigration status. You may also qualify for My Health LA, a health care program for low-income LA County residents. Call 844-744-6452 for more information. Visit My Health LA for a list of their clinics.
Will getting tested or treated for coronavirus affect my immigration status? No. Your medical information is confidential. Your doctor may not share it with immigration officials. Also, the federal government has announced they will not consider coronavirus testing or treatment in the public charge test.
COVID-19 Testing information in Spanish: https://oia.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OIA-POSTER-CORONAVIRUS-Spanish-3.29.20.pdf
COVID-19 Testing information in Korean: https://oia.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OIA-POSTER_CORONAVIRUS-KOREAN-3.29.20.pdf
COVID-19 Testing information in Chinese: https://oia.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OIA-POSTER-CORONAVIRUS-Chinese-3.29.20.pdf
COVID-19 Testing information in Tagalog: https://oia.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OIA-POSTER-CORONAVIRUS-Tagalog-3.29.20.pdf
COVID-19 Testing information in Knmer: https://oia.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OIA-POSTER-CORONAVIRUS-Khmer-3.29.20.pdf
JOBS & WAGES
I lost my job or my hours were cut. What can I do? If you have a work permit, you may apply online for Unemployment Insurance with the California Employment Development Department (EDD) at: edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
While undocumented immigrants cannot recieve Unemployment Insurance, they may be eligible for Disability Insurance or Paid Family Leave. File with EDD at: edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
The LA County Business & Worker Disaster Help Center provides tools and direct support to access emergency resources. Call 800-593-8222 or email your question to DisasterHelpCenter@lacounty.gov.
Please visit this website to schedule your testing appointment:https://dhs.lacounty.gov/covid-19/testing/
If you are uninsured, you can still get free testing and treatment regardless of immigration status. You may also qualify for My Health LA, a health care program for low-income LA County residents. Call 844-744-6452 for more information. Visit My Health LA for a list of their clinics.
Will getting tested or treated for coronavirus affect my immigration status? No. Your medical information is confidential. Your doctor may not share it with immigration officials. Also, the federal government has announced they will not consider coronavirus testing or treatment in the public charge test.
COVID-19 Testing information in Spanish: https://oia.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OIA-POSTER-CORONAVIRUS-Spanish-3.29.20.pdf
COVID-19 Testing information in Korean: https://oia.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OIA-POSTER_CORONAVIRUS-KOREAN-3.29.20.pdf
COVID-19 Testing information in Chinese: https://oia.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OIA-POSTER-CORONAVIRUS-Chinese-3.29.20.pdf
COVID-19 Testing information in Tagalog: https://oia.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OIA-POSTER-CORONAVIRUS-Tagalog-3.29.20.pdf
COVID-19 Testing information in Knmer: https://oia.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OIA-POSTER-CORONAVIRUS-Khmer-3.29.20.pdf
JOBS & WAGES
I lost my job or my hours were cut. What can I do? If you have a work permit, you may apply online for Unemployment Insurance with the California Employment Development Department (EDD) at: edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
While undocumented immigrants cannot recieve Unemployment Insurance, they may be eligible for Disability Insurance or Paid Family Leave. File with EDD at: edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
The LA County Business & Worker Disaster Help Center provides tools and direct support to access emergency resources. Call 800-593-8222 or email your question to DisasterHelpCenter@lacounty.gov.
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