Arizona State Government Resources Related to COVID-19 Hardship

Unemployment Insurance Benefits

The Department of Economic Security can provide individuals who have lost their job through no fault of their own with a weekly stipend.  Detailed information about Arizona Unemployment Benefits can be found by visiting www.AZUIO.com.

The Arizona Department of Economic Security is monitoring potential changes in federal and state laws and regulations, which may impact funding, eligibility and requirements for unemployment insurance. If changes are enacted, DES will update its program requirements as soon as possible.

Unemployment Insurance Benefits Q&As 

State of Arizona COVID-19 Resources

The Arizona State Government has created a website linking a wide variety of statewide resources including:

• Food resources
• Healthcare locations
• Help with Mental Health and Well-being
• Help for Renters
• Help with Internet and Utilities

Changes To Food Assistance Program

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides a monthly benefit provided to low-income families to help purchase nutritious foods and meet their basic needs, while on the path to self-sufficiency. The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) requested permission from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service to adjust program requirements to expand Nutrition Assistance benefits, and increase access to households by removing barriers to needed public assistance.

For more information, visit https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/03/governor-ducey-requests-changes-food-assistance-program