Frontline Workers can apply for Frontline Worker Pay now through July 22 online at

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frontlinepay.mn.gov. Governor Walz signed Frontline Worker Payments into law in April to thank the Minnesotans who worked on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep our communities safe. This program includes higher education faculty, coaches, and counselors.

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Eligibility Requirements:

Must have been employed at least 120 hours in Minnesota in one or more frontline sectors between March 15, 2020, and June 30, 2021;
For the hours worked during this time period the applicant – • was not able to telework due to the nature of the individual’s work and
Worked in close proximity to people outside of the individual’s household; • must meet the income requirements for at least one of the 2020 or 2021 tax years –
workers with direct COVID-19 patient care responsibilities must have had an adjusted gross income* less than $350,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly, or less than $175,000 for other filers and
For workers in occupations without direct COVID-19 patient care responsibilities, the adjusted gross income* limit is $185,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly, or $85,000 for other filers; and
Must not have received an unemployment insurance benefit payment for more than 20 weeks on a cumulative basis for weeks between March 15, 2020, and June 26, 2021.

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