ATAA program services and benefits are provided as an alternative to the benefits offered under the regular TAA program. Participation in ATAA allows older workers, for whom retraining may not be appropriate, to accept reemployment at a lower wage and receive a wage subsidy. Certified workers who apply for ATAA may be eligible for the following.
Rapid Response Assistance: Provided by the Dislocated Worker Unit in the state where workers are laid off. Rapid Response staff makes employees aware of the different services available to workers. Rapid Response will include information on the process of petitioning for certification. Learn more about Rapid Response Services.
Reemployment Services: Offer workers assistance in finding a new job. Many TAA-eligible workers will be able to return to employment through a combination of these services, the following services are provided through our employment centers.
Employment counseling
Resume writing and Interview skills workshops
Career assessment
Job development
Job search programs
Job referrals
Relocation Allowances: May reimburse approved expenses when certified workers must move to a new area of employment outside their normal commuting area.
Wage Subsidy: Eligible workers 50 or older who obtain new, full-time employment at wages of less than $50,000 within 26 weeks of their separation may receive a wage subsidy of 50% of the difference between the old and new wages, up to $10,000 paid over a period of up to two years.
Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC): Workers who are eligible to receive income support under the TAA program may be eligible to receive tax credits or an advance payment (available in Utah) for 65% of the monthly health insurance premium they pay. Qualifying insurance coverage includes COBRA, continuing individual coverage or other state-qualified plans. For details on HCTC, and a list of state-qualified plans, visit the Internal Revenue Service website.
Other Services: As a Trade-affected worker, there are a variety of services and benefits to assistance you, contact a local One-Stop Employment Center your State Dislocated Worker Unit, if you have specific questions. If you are NOT eligible for TAA or ATAA program services and benefits, you may be eligible for the Dislocated Worker Program or other forms of assistance offered in our employment centers.