What are the responsibilities and job description for the federal legislation restores full public benefits for cofa migrants position at The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii?
Under the Compact of Free Association (COFA), citizens of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau have the right to live and work in the United States. In March 2024, the following public benefits have been restored to help struggling COFA individuals and families: health insurance, unemployment, FEMA disaster relief, subsidized housing including Section 8 rental assistance, SNAP, WIC, Social Security disability and retirement, and state financial assistance.