The Louisiana Department of Revenue says a state computer network connectivity problem created issues earlier Wednesday with the website where front-line workers can apply for a 250-dollar “hazard pay” check. Revenue Secretary Kimberly Robinson says the Office of Technology Services noticed the problem this morning
“We knew there would be a large volume of applications and that’s exactly what we had and so they are now working through those connectivity issues,” said Robinson.
At around 2:00 Wednesday afternoon the web page was back up and accepting applications.
Frontlineworkers.la.gov began accepting applications at midnight and by seven AM they accepted more than 14,000 applications. Robinson says they have funding for 200,000 applicants.
“There’s room for more and this is the first day and we are accepting applications through October 31st,” said Robinson.
Robinson says the technical issue is also impacting those who are trying to file their state income taxes on the Lousiana Taxpayer Access Point portal, so the Department of Revenue has extended the state tax deadline to Friday, July 17.
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The Louisiana Department of Revenue says front line workers who were required to show up at their job during their first few weeks of the pandemic can apply for a 250-dollar hazard paycheck today. Revenue Secretary Kimberly Robinson says applicants can visit FrontlineWorkers.la.gov to submit a payment request.
“Healthcare workers, EMS personnel, fire and rescue, law enforcement, bus drivers, grocery store workers, veterinarian service staff those persons that went and did the work,” said Robinson.
Robinson says eligible workers can expect to receive a $250 check in two to three weeks after their application is approved.
“You can choose to either have your rebate direct deposited or a paper check issued,” said Robinson.
The secretary says workers mush have worked at least 200 hours from March 22 through May 14 to be eligible.
“So if you worked roughly 25 hours a week during that time, you are eligible for the program,” said Robinson.
Individuals who made more than $50,000 a year in the previous tax year are not eligible.
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