If they meet the income restrictions the yes covid 19 dictates they are eligible for 90 days emergency benefits.
Case workers are super backed up right now apparently. It's taking longer than usual for my renewal to process as well. I went in and they said just to be patient. Keep on them though.
If he gets approved they'll backdate it, I just can't remember how far back they'll go! goodluck
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