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HCTC Information for our Partners

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Here you can see announcements, learn about program updates, download reference materials, and request materials. Email us if you’d like to order informational HCTC brochures or request a virtual training session—we're here to help.

Announcements

Legislation Presentation
To listen to a recorded presentation about how the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011 changed the HCTC, download it here.
HCTC Online Tutorial*
The HCTC Program has developed an online tutorial for partners and candidates for the HCTC. 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 Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011 page before viewing the Online Tutorial, as this page will describe recent changes to the HCTC made by this legislation. We are currently working to update the Online Tutorial to reflect these changes, since some of the content is outdated.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 November edition of the newsletter. You can also sign up to receive our newsletter.

Partner Group	How You Can Help	Key HCTC Program Collateral
DOL Regional Coordinators, TAA Coordinators, and State Workforce Agencies	SWAs only: Transmit eligibility records to the HCTC in a timely manner.	NEG Contact List SWAs only: How to Transmit Eligibility
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.	NEG Contact List TAA Information Guide
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	PBGC Information Guide Qualified Family Member Information Guide
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.	TAA Information Guide Qualified Family Member Information Guide
Tax Professionals	Help yearly filers claim the HCTC on their federal income tax return.	See the Information for Tax Professionals page for more information. Tax information for Tax Professionals

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