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HCTC Information for our Partners

 
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Here you can see announcements, learn about program updates, register for an upcoming training session, download reference materials, and request materials. Email us if you’d like to see other resources—we're here to help.

Announcements

  • On October 21, 2011, the president signed the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Extension Act of 2011 into law, which made changes to the HCTC program. These changes will remain in effect until January 1, 2014. For more information please visit the Latest News page.

  • Please note that we are currently working to update all our communications, forms, and publications with these changes. We appreciate your patience as we work to implement these updates as quickly as possible.

  • On December 19, 2011, the HCTC Program hosted an information session to discuss the recent changes to the HCTC Program. A recording of this presentation is available for download here.

HCTC Program Updates

  • HCTC Online Tutorial
    The HCTC Program has developed an online tutorial that is customized for both partners and individuals. Take the tutorial now* to learn more about the program, including how the HCTC works, who is eligible, how to enroll in the monthly HCTC, and how to claim the yearly HCTC.

    *It is important to read the Latest News page before viewing the Online Tutorial, as this page will describe recent changes to the HCTC made by the TAA Extension Act of 2011. We are currently working to update the Online Tutorial to reflect these changes, since some of the content is outdated. Thank you for your understanding while we make these updates.

  • HCTC Newsletter
    Keep up-to-date on changes to the program, new outreach initiatives, and material available to support you. View the January edition of the newsletter. You can also sign up to receive our newsletter.

Partner Group

How You Help

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DOL Regional Coordinators, TAA Coordinators, and State Workforce Agencies
  • SWAs only: Transmit eligibility records to the HCTC in a timely manner.

Rapid Response & One Stop
  • Explain the benefits of the HCTC to the trade-affected individuals who you work with.
  • Answer questions about eligibility requirements, the enrollment process, and how the tax credit works.

PBGC

  • Explain the benefits of the HCTC to the PBGC payees who you work with.
  • Ensure they have the information to visit our website or call our Contact Center.
  • Provide information about extended eligibility for qualified family members Provide information about COBRA coverage extensions to PBGC payees

Employers and Unions

  • Encourage workers to enroll in an HCTC qualified health plan while they are awaiting TAA certification.
  • Work with SWA or Rapid Response to add information on HCTC to layoff communications.
  • Provide information about extended eligibility for qualified family members.
  • Provide information about COBRA coverage extensions to TAA, ATAA, or RTAA recipients.

Tax Professionals
  • Help yearly filers claim the HCTC on their federal tax return.

If you'd like to request materials, please send us an email.

For more information, please contact us.

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Go to the HCTC Quick References page to view a glossary of terms, Frequently Asked Questions and additional resources.
 


Page Last Reviewed or Updated: February 01, 2012