Resources

Unemployment Resources:

Former federal employees may be eligible to apply for unemployment.

It might be a good idea to compile any information regarding performance, should the Dept. of Labor have any questions.

Applying for Unemployment:

Applications go through the Idaho Department of Labor
Apply as soon as possible. The Dept. of Labor cannot backdate payments or applications.
Resources and the application can be found here on the Dept. of Labor website. Here is a link to their FAQ page, and the eligibility requirements.
The Idaho Dept. of Labor is available to answer any questions over the phone or online chat. Their call lines are most buy on Mondays. Assistance is also available in person.

After an UI application is submitted:

There is a one week waiting period before payments go out.
Be sure to respond quickly to any communications or requests for more information and to follow all instructions from the DOL. The DOL can deny benefits if deadlines are not met.
Weekly certification reports must be submitted to continue to receive benefits.
Be sure to report all sources of income, not just those related to a federal position.

Unemployment Insurance Publications from Idaho Dept. of Labor

Health insurance:

Depending on a person’s circumstances, they may be eligible for:

A Temporary Continuation of Coverage of FEHB for up to 18 months.
A Your Health Idaho marketplace Special Enrollment Period. Applying for coverage will determine if a person qualifies for premium assistance through an Advanced Premium Tax Credit or for Medicaid. Your Health Idaho can be reached online or at (855)944-3246.
Medicare, if over the age of 65. Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors through the Dept. of Insurance can be reached at (800)247-4422.

The Department of Insurance Consumer Affairs can be reached at 208-334-4319 or consumeraffairs@doi.idaho.gov. More information can be found on their website.

General
Idaho Department of Labor (IDOL) Unemployment Insurance Benefits https://www.labor.idaho.gov/unemployment-benefits/	The Idaho Department of Labor offers resources for understanding unemployment insurance. The UI program helps those who have lost jobs through no fault of their own. They also provide assistance in counseling, job search, job training, and resume building.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/	Health and Welfare covers a variety of assistance for those who qualify, including utility assistance, temporary assistance or families, SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid.
Idaho 2-1-1 https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/211 Or call 211	Statewide community information and referral service. Programs include services for employment, financial assistance, food/meals, housing/shelter, legal assistance, medical/healthcare and mental health, and public benefits.
Student Loans	If a student loan borrower is having trouble making payments, they should contact their loan servicers, who may be able to help
Housing and Utilities
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) https://www.liheap.org/ https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/financial-assistance/home-heating-and-utility-assistance/about-heating-assistance	They have a program where they help with the costs of heating and cooling for low-income households, if certain criteria are met.
Jesse Tree https://www.jessetreeidaho.org/ (Treasure Valley)	Helps with eviction, offers tenant resources.
El-Ada https://www.eladacap.org/ Ada, Elmore, Owyhee counties	Utility Assistance
St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho https://www.svdpid.org/ (Southwest Idaho)	Rent and Utility Support
Idaho Housing and Finance Association https://www.idahohousing.com/
Healthcare (Treasure Valley)
Genesis Community Health	Medical, dental, mental health for those who qualify.
Terry Reilly	Affordable healthcare for those who qualify.
Food
Idaho Foodbank https://idahofoodbank.org	Work towards providing food and meals to those who need it in the state. Has a list of food pantries statewide.
El-Ada https://www.eladacap.org/ Ada, Elmore, Owyhee counties	Food pantry
St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho https://www.svdpid.org/ (Southwest Idaho)	Food pantry
Legal
Idaho Legal Aid Services https://www.idaholegalaid.org/	Offers free legal services for low low-income and seniors.
Idaho Trial Lawyers Association Street Law Clinic https://www.itla.org/?pg=StreetLawClinic	Offers brief legal information. Staffed by law students and attorneys.
Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program https://ilf.idaho.gov/ivlp/	Civil legal services for low-income individuals.