Temporary PSLF Program Waiver Ends October 31

October 28, 2022


 
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Dear Neighbor,

Are you looking for fun things to do this Halloween weekend? The Fairfield Museum, in collaboration with Fairfield Parks and Recreation and Experience Fairfield, will host the 6th annual Halloween on the Green on Sunday, October 30 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the Museum Commons. This is a free event that will be full of trick-or-treating, giveaways, food vendors, and so much more! Click here to learn more.

    In this week's email, you will find information on:

    • Fairfield Shell Recycling Initiative Helps Rebuild Oyster Reefs
    • Temporary PSLF Program Waiver Ends October 31
    • $46.6 Million for CT Small Businesses
    • Supporting Small Business Growth
    • Access Health CT Open Enrollment Period Begins Nov. 1
     
    Fairfield Shell Recycling Initiative Helps Rebuild Oyster Reefs
    Over the past 7 years, the Town of Fairfield's Shellfish Commission has recycled over 79,000 pounds of shells, diverting them from landfills to help rebuild local oyster reefs and grow more oysters. To make shell recycling even easier for restaurants and residents, the Commission will now have a community drop-off site located in front of the Conservation Workshop at 265 Richard White Way. Used oyster and clam shells can be deposited in the large, red recycling bin. You can read more about this here.
     
    Temporary PSLF Program Waiver Ends October 31
    Thousands of Connecticut residents have dedicated their careers to public service. The federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program recognizes this choice with complete student loan cancellation after 10 years of public service work and loan payments. Teachers, nurses, government and nonprofit employees, veterans and others are among those eligible for this program.
     
    The temporary PSLF waiver is a time-limited change to PSLF rules that allows borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify. This one-time opportunity ends on October 31, which is a reminder to act now and complete an application at studentaid.gov/pslf.

    For additional information, including how to get help with your application, you can also visit pslfCT.org.
     
    $46.6 Million for CT Small Businesses
    Connecticut will be making a 5-year, $46.6 million investment to expand small business assistance programs across our state to help drive small business growth in underserved areas.

    As our state weathers turbulent economic times, this grant program will strengthen the backbone of Connecticut's economy - our small businesses. At least 50% of the funds will go to minority, women, disabled, and veteran-owned companies and startups, as well as those that are located in economically distressed municipalities. Grants will be awarded to local nonprofit economic development organizations that provide a variety of support and programs to small businesses.

    This investment is part of a larger strategy to support small businesses and complements the Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund that was launched this summer.

    You can read more about this program and find a list of recipients here.
     
    Supporting Small Business Growth
    Connecticut State Community College is launching free statewide small business and startup seminars to help Connecticut's small businesses and entrepreneurs grow and thrive in the post-COVID-19 economy. Seminars will be offered in-person and virtually from October through mid-December and will cover the challenges businesses currently face and tactics to navigate them. Funding for this initiative was included in the state budget that I proudly supported.

    You can register for a seminar here. For more information, please contact the Northwestern Connecticut Community College Entrepreneurial Center Director John Fiorello at jfiorello@nwcc.edu.
     
    Access Health CT Open Enrollment Period Begins Nov. 1
    Access Health CT's (AHCT) Open Enrollment Period will open on Tuesday, November 1. During this period, individuals can renew their coverage or explore the various policy options for the first time or see if they can save money.

    If you are applying for coverage, you will need the following information:

    • Dates of Birth
    •  Social Security numbers
    • Visa, green card or immigration documents
    •  Most recent W2 and/or Form 1040, Form 1099
    • Current insurance coverage
    • Paystubs, Profit & Loss statements, or other employment information to confirm income for everyone in your tax household

    There are several ways Connecticut residents can get free help with enrollment, including:

    • In-person: There are in-person enrollment locations and events taking place across Connecticut. Find more information here.
    • Online: Visit accesshealthct.com. You can learn more about the different plans and find free help online using the "live chat" feature.
    • By phone: Call 1-855-805-4325. Help is available Monday - Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. Customers who are deaf or hearing impaired may use TTY at 1- 855-789-2428 or call with a relay operator.
    • Work with a Broker: To find a Certified Broker or Enrollment Specialist, visit accesshealthct.com/get-help/

    If you or your family need quality, affordable healthcare please don't miss this opportunity. Click here to learn more.
     
    I hope you all have a lovely weekend.

    Sincerely,

    Jennifer Leeper
    State Representative
     

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