{"id":53,"date":"2026-08-04T14:53:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T14:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coxenterprises.com\/cox-relief\/?page_id=53"},"modified":"2026-08-06T18:37:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T18:37:27","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.coxenterprises.com\/cox-relief\/faqs","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1cb1ebe0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80-48);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80-48)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"find-answers-to-your-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find answers to your frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re not able to find the answer to your question below, please contact&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:CERF@coxinc.com\">CERF@coxinc.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"alignwide wp-block-tenup-accordion-group is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-group-is-layout-7d13bd9c wp-block-tenup-accordion-group-is-layout-flex\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;activeId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-2&quot;,&quot;groupId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-group-35&quot;,&quot;allowMultiple&quot;:false}\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:true,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-2&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-2-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-2-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-2-content\" aria-expanded=\"true\" id=\"tenup-accordion-2-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-1 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tWhat is not covered by CERF?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-2-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-2-content\" class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Luxury electronics (TVs, DVD players, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Lost compensation due to missed time from work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Items covered by insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Credit card debt\/loans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Legal fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Automobile repairs, replacement or payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In which situations will the Cox Employee Relief Fund provide a Direct Grant?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cox Employee Relief Fund was established to assist employees facing a financial hardship resulting from a qualifying circumstance. The kinds of situations in which the Fund may provide a direct grant include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Natural Disaster (fires, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Illness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/coxenterprises.com\/cox-relief\/request-assistance\" type=\"link\" id=\"coxenterprises.com\/cox-relief\/request-assistance\"><u>click here.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-4&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-4-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-4-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-4-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-4-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-3 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tWhat type of help does CERF provide?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-4-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-4-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two types of assistance are provided:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(1) Immediate Cash Assistance<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 the Immediate Cash Assistance application assists with urgent cash needs arising within 24 hours immediately following an unforeseen hardship to an employee or immediate family member. The financial need must be related to disaster, illness\/injuries or the loss of an immediate family member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Examples of Immediate Cash Assistance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Assistance for an evacuation due to natural disaster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Assistance with travel due to a medical emergency of an immediate family member.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(2) Relief Fund Assistance<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 the Relief Fund Assistance application assists with financial hardships due to a natural disaster, injury\/illness or a loss of an immediate family member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Examples of Relief Fund Assistance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Assistance with home modifications due to an illness and\/or injury such as a handicap ramp or bathroom modification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Assistance with travel and hotel expenses for a funeral (immediate family members)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Assistance with home insurance deductible after a fire or natural disaster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-6&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-6-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-6-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-6-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-6-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-5 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tWhich family members does the Cox Employee Relief Fund consider as eligible immediate family?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-6-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-6-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CERF considers the employee, their spouse\/domestic partner, minor children up to age 18 (up to age 26, if covered by health insurance) and other dependents for which the employee is 100% financially responsible as eligible, immediate family. Typically, immediate family members are those who can be covered by the employee\u2019s insurance. Parents, grandparents or other relatives are not considered dependents unless the employee can show they are financially responsible for that relative (i.e., copy of most recent tax return showing dependents, proof of shared physical address or proof of financial responsibility). Travel to the funeral of an immediate family member is covered regardless of age or dependency.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-8&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-8-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-8-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-8-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-8-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-7 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tWhat information does the Fund need when reviewing a Relief Fund application?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-8-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-8-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Required documentation depends on the reason for the request. At a minimum the Fund requires copies of the current bills for which the employee seeks assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s very helpful for the employee to include a personal written statement with their application. This helps our staff \u201cconnect the dots\u201d between the situation and the employee\u2019s current financial hardship.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-10&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-10-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-10-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-10-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-10-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-9 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tI&#8217;m currently on a leave of absence from my job. Can I still apply for Relief Fund assistance?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-10-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-10-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Employees of Cox Enterprises and its family of companies \u2013 whether active or on a company approved leave of absence, part time and full time \u2013 are eligible to apply for Relief Fund assistance.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-12&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-12-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-12-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-12-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-12-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-11 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tWhat is the turnaround time to process a Relief Fund application?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-12-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-12-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cox Employee Relief Fund strives to maintain a two-business day lead time (excluding weekends and holidays) from the time we receive a complete application. However, processing time will be extended in cases where we are missing documentation, signatures, or if other information is needed.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-14&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-14-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-14-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-14-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-14-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-13 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tHow do I apply for assistance?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-14-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-14-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employees should contact their Human Resources (HR) business partner prior to applying for assistance. The HR business partner will work with the employee to determine eligibility and based on that determination; the application must be submitted via the online form by the employee.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-16&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-16-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-16-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-16-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-16-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-15 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tWhen will the Cox Employee Relief Fund provide assistance in the situation of an illness or injury?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-16-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-16-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an employee is required to travel out of state for specialized care, make home modifications or is unable to pay their rent or mortgage as a result of an illness or injury, CERF may provide assistance with travel and hotel expenses, cost for home modifications or rent or mortgage payments.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-18&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-18-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-18-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-18-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-18-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-17 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tWhen will the Cox Employee Relief Fund provide assistance in the situation of a natural disaster?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-18-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-18-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an employee is displaced, needs to make home repairs or relocate as a result of a natural disaster, CERF may provide assistance with temporary lodging, insurance deductibles and home repairs or relocation expenses. CERF is also able to provide a predetermined allowance toward the replacement of food, clothing and furniture on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-20&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-20-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-20-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-20-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-20-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-19 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tWhen will the Cox Employee Relief Fund provide assistance in the situation of a death?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-20-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-20-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an employee is financially responsible for the final expenses or needs to travel out of town to the funeral, CERF may provide assistance with the cost of the funeral and\/or travel and hotel expenses.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-22&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-22-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-22-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-22-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-22-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-21 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tI borrowed money from my friends and family to help me get caught up on my bills. Will the Cox Employee Relief Fund reimburse me so that I can pay them back?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-22-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-22-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The Cox Employee Relief Fund is available for those employees who do not have the means themselves or other resources available to pay their living expenses. Similarly, CERF will not reimburse money paid by an employee to move into a new apartment or rental home. Reimbursement for funeral expenses may be considered on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-24&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-24-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-24-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-24-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-24-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-23 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tI donate to the Cox Employee Relief Fund. Doesn\u2019t that make me automatically eligible for assistance?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-24-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-24-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Eligibility is determined by the employee\u2019s need and circumstance. Donating to the Cox Employee Relief Fund is like giving to any other charity.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-26&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-26-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-26-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-26-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-26-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-25 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tDoes the Cox Employee Relief Fund change its criteria?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-26-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-26-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Donations from employees make it possible to provide much needed services to employees in need. As the number of donors increase, the Cox Employee Relief Fund has more money to issue to these employees. Each year, the Fund attempts to assist more employees by broadening the application of our criteria or making internal changes. Comments from our employees, staff observation of needs, and legal implications help determine the areas we can cover.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-28&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-28-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-28-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-28-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-28-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-27 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tHow often can an employee qualify for assistance?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-28-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-28-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An employee may qualify for assistance one time per qualifying circumstance within a 12-month period.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-30&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-30-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-30-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-30-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-30-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-29 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tWhen should I apply for assistance?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-30-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-30-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should apply for assistance as soon as you have a qualifying hardship and can provide the supporting documentation. Please note, CERF can only address your current hardship, therefore applying within 90 days of an event is strongly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-32&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-32-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-32-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-32-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-32-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-31 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tAre international employees eligible for CERF assistance?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-32-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-32-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, international employees are eligible to receive CERF assistance. They should reach out to their HR to determine if they qualify for CERF support.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;accordionId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-34&quot;,&quot;contentId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-34-content&quot;,&quot;headerId&quot;:&quot;tenup-accordion-34-header&quot;}\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setupListeners\">\n\t\n\n<button aria-controls=\"tenup-accordion-34-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tenup-accordion-34-header\" class=\"tenup-ignite-wp-container-33 icon-position-right wp-block-tenup-accordion-header is-layout-flex wp-container-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-449dfe8f wp-block-tenup-accordion-header-is-layout-flex\" type=\"button\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--aria-controls=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"context.isExpanded\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\">\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__title\">\n\t\tIs my donation to CERF tax deductible?\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-item__icon\">\n\t\t<svg class=\"icon--collapsed\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M12.45 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-6-6c-.29-.29-.29-.77 0-1.06s.77-.29 1.06 0l5.47 5.47 5.47-5.47c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0s.29.77 0 1.06l-6 6c-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<svg class=\"icon--expanded\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24.89 24\"><path d=\"M18.39 15.75c-.19 0-.38-.07-.53-.22l-5.47-5.47-5.47 5.47c-.29.29-.77.29-1.06 0s-.29-.77 0-1.06l6-6c.29-.29.77-.29 1.06 0l6 6c.29.29.29.77 0 1.06-.15.15-.34.22-.53.22\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tenup-accordion-34-header\" id=\"tenup-accordion-34-content\" inert class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content\" data-wp-interactive=\"tenup\/accordion\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!context.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--aria-labelledby=\"context.headerId\" data-wp-bind--id=\"context.contentId\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!context.isExpanded\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tenup-accordion-content__body\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, your donation is 100% tax deductible; no goods or services were provided to you because of your contribution. According to IRS regulations, you should keep this letter in addition to your cancelled check as verification of your gift. The Cox Employee Relief Fund, Inc. is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 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