Excluded Worker Fund Will Benefit 290,000 Undocumented New Yorkers and Boost Local Economies
The New York State Excluded Worker Fund passed in this year’s budget at last provides a meaningful level of assistance to undocumented workers who have been excluded from major federal pandemic assistance.
The $2.1 billion fund creates two tiers of aid. Tier 1 is on a rough par with unemployment insurance, and provides $15,600 to undocumented workers who can meet its strict standards of proof of eligibility. Tier 2 pays $3,200, and is on a par with the three rounds of federal stimulus payments ($1,200, $600, and $1,400).
Statewide, the Fiscal Policy Institute estimates that 290,000 workers will benefit from the Excluded Worker Fund. That includes 92,000 we estimate will qualify for Tier 1 benefits and 199,000 for Tier 2 benefits. The full report shows the boost to local economies and the number of people expected to get benefits in each region of the state.
Excluded Worker Fund Will Benefit 290,000 Undocumented New Yorkers and Boost Local Economies
The New York State Excluded Worker Fund passed in this year’s budget at last provides a meaningful level of assistance to undocumented workers who have been excluded from major federal pandemic assistance.
The $2.1 billion fund creates two tiers of aid. Tier 1 is on a rough par with unemployment insurance, and provides $15,600 to undocumented workers who can meet its strict standards of proof of eligibility. Tier 2 pays $3,200, and is on a par with the three rounds of federal stimulus payments ($1,200, $600, and $1,400).
Statewide, the Fiscal Policy Institute estimates that 290,000 workers will benefit from the Excluded Worker Fund. That includes 92,000 we estimate will qualify for Tier 1 benefits and 199,000 for Tier 2 benefits. The full report shows the boost to local economies and the number of people expected to get benefits in each region of the state.