Month: September 2017
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance: Am I Eligible?
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) provides unemployment benefits for individuals who lost their jobs or self-employment or who are no longer working as a direct result of a major disaster for which a disaster assistance period is declared, and who applied but are not eligible for regular unemployment benefits. If you are eligible for regular benefits,…
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How Do I Start the Process for Settling Insurance Claims After a Disaster?
The Insurance Information Institute suggests several key “first steps” for settling insurance claims after a disaster: Once you are safely out of danger, it is time to think about how to manage insurance claims. First, contact your insurance company. Insurance policies place a time limit on filing claims. The Texas Department of Insurance (1-800-578-4677) can…
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Getting Help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
“I don’t know where to begin.” I’m sure this is a sentiment felt by thousands today as we look toward moving forward after Hurricane Harvey. Let’s start with financial help. Lack of money or stress over where the money for repairs and recovery will come from is a common problem. Two things you can do…
