Illinois Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Resources
Trade Adjustment Assistance Program
On this Job Seeker Trade Page you can download the blank petition in English and Spanish, check the status of Illinois' petitions, and have access to DOLs TAA information.
Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009
President Obama signed the Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009 on February 17, 2009. This new law was part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which is referred to as the "stimulus bill". This new legislation has changed the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers program.
New Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009
Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act Operating Instructions
08-NOT-37 - DCEO Notice on TGAAA Operating Instructions
Trade Redline Document
Subtitle I - Trade Adjustment Assistance 2009
Pre May 18, 2009 Federal Trade Act Policy:
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Under the Trade Act of 1974
Chapter 12 of TAA
Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002
DOL’s Trade Act Programs and Guidance TEGLs
Pre May 18, 2009 PL-05-13 Trade Act Benefits Forms:
05-PL-13 (11-30-2005) Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Administration. This policy provides guidance to LWIA’s in implementing the Trade Program requirements
TAA Forms Listing
Form 001 - TAA Benefits, Rights and Obligations
Form 002 - Trade Adjustment Assistance Standard Application
Form 004 - TAA Bona Fide Application for Training (210)
Form 005 - Eligibility Determination for TAA Transportation Assistance
Form 006 - Verification of TAA Training Enrollment
Form 006a - Verification of TAA Training Attendance
Form 007 - Individual Training Account Projection
Form 011 - ATAA Application – Approval/Denial
Form 012- Application for TAA Job Search Allowance
Form 012a -
Reconciliation for TAA Out of Area Job Search
Form 013 - Application for Relocation Allowances
Form 013a - Reconciliation for Relocation Allowances
Form 015 Instructions
DCEO PY'08 TAA Funding Policy:
08-PL-48 (1-6-2009) Trade Adjustment Assistance Funding Procedures
This policy provides procedures, funding uses, and forms for accessing Trade Adjustment Assistance Funds for customers.
08-PL-48 TAA Funding Forms This includes the Overview Form (#020); Event Plan for Services Form (#021); Grant Summary Form (#022); Participant Detail Form (#023); and Instructions.
TAA Suspension and Appeals Policy:
06-PL-29 TAA Suspension and Appeals (5-11-07) Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) - Suspension and Appeals
This policy provides guidance to LWIAs in implementing the Trade Program requirements regarding the potential suspension, revocation, and appeal process.
Illinois Agent Liable State Contact/TAA Coordinators:
Susan Boggs and/or Janet S. Rosentreter(217) 558-2474 (Susan) - (217) 558-2433 (Janet)
(217) 558-2444 fax
Illinois Agent Liable Contacts (Listing by LWIA)
If you have a customer from an Illinois TAA petition that needs assistance and TAA services, this listing will provide the contact person for that petition.
State TAA Technical Assistance:
TAA Waiver Reply Post Card
Download a Microsoft Publisher version of Illinois' 28 Day Review Post Card which can be used for the 28 day contact requirement while a customer is on a TAA Waiver. NOTE: The only allowable changes are adding the LWIA phone number and the LWIA return address.
Federal Per Diem Rates
Federal per diem rates must be used to calculate several of the benefits offered under the Trade Program.
Calculating Mileage in Illinois
LWIAs can use the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Inside Illinois Route Map Web Site for providing documentation for reimbursement of mileage payments for the TAA program.
Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)
Workers who are eligible to receive income support under the TAA program may be eligible to receive tax credits for 80% of the monthly health insurance premium they pay. Qualifying insurance coverage includes COBRA, state COBRA, continuing individual coverage or other state-qualified plans.
Prior to May 2009, a tax credit covering up to 65% of an eligible participant's monthly qualifying health insurance premium
Beginning May 2009, the tax credit will be raised for all participants to cover 80% of an eligible participant's monthly qualifying health insurance premium
The Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) is a state health benefits program. CHIP is funded partly by premiums paid by its participants and, to the extent that premiums do not meet anticipated expenses, CHIP may receive an appropriation from the State's General Revenue Fund. Premiums charged may currently be set by law at from 125-150 percent of the average rates charged individuals for comparable major medical coverage by five or more of the largest insurance companies in the individual health insurance market in Illinois.
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