COVID-19 Resources
This article by Assisted Living Today, provides information and connection to the Aid and Attendance Benefit for veterans that helps alleviate the financial burden associated with tong-term care in an assisted living facility.
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Provides grants to eligible family members of frontline healthcare worker and healthcare volunteers who lose their lives because of COVID-19. The support can help with funeral costs, medical care, counseling, food, educational expenses, mortgage/rent and living expenses.
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This is a list of grants for individuals, small businesses, nonprofits, and artists who are experiencing financial hardship as an effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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List of financial assistance opportunities for artists of various principals (visual art, literary arts, film, dance, music, theater) who have been impacted by COVID-19.
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Financial stipends for artists, musicians, and performers who have been directly impacted by event cancellations and venue closures due to COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Journalists
The National Geographic Society launched an emergency fund for journalists all over the world who wish to cover COVID-19 within their own communities.
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Fund designed for struggling service workers amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
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Relief Funds for Restaurant Workers
RWCF is providing a list of links and resources that will help restaurants and workers dealing with the COVID-19 emergency.
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Funds raised for musicians and music industry workers who have been affected by COVID-19. The fund can help with medical expenses, lodging, clothing, food and other vital living expenses.
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Financial grant that supports food and beverage service employees who have children and have been medically diagnosed with COVID-19.
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Financial grant for music industry professionals who have lost work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Professional Beauty Association
Provides $500 grant to licensed beauty professionals who have not been able to work or are experiencing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Help a Library Worker Out (HALO) Fund
Program provides a "no strings attached" $250 grant to eligible library workers in need of financial assistance.
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Southern Smoke Emergency Relief Program
Provides emergency funding to those employed by or owners of restaurants or bars and are faced with unforeseen expenses that cannot or will not be covered by insurance.
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This fund was created to help gig and low-earning contract workers who are experiencing financial hardship because they don't qualify for employer-based benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
Financial grant for those with a CDL license who have experienced COVID-19 symptoms that required medical care and it led to financial difficulty.
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Provides short term grants for rent/mortgage to nurses who are unable to work due to medical crisis.
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Zero Interest Loans and Grants for medical and non-medical expenses considered on an individual basis.
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Financial assistance for entertainment technology professionals who have been hospitalized with COVID-19 and in financial need.
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Cerf+ The Artists Safety Net Emergency Assistance
Emergency relief grants for materials-based craft and folk/traditional artists that incurred significant medial expenses due to treatment and recovery from COVID-19 or accident, fire, or natural disaster.
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Quick Assist Loan, Traditional Financial Assistance and Repayment Deferrals available to help during the COVID-19 crisis.
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NYFA's Emergency Resources Directory
Provides a resource list of financial assistance programs to artists who experience personal hardship.
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Provides financial assistance up to $1,000 per freelance household to cover lost income and essential expenses not covered by government relief programs.
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Provides financial assistance up to $400 to home care workers, nannies, and house cleaners to support them during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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First Responders Children's Foundation
Provides financial support for first responders and their families who are experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Horst Rechelbacher Foundation COVID-19 Relief Grant
Offering one-time $1,000 grants to eligible professionals or students of beauty programs.
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Emergency financial assistance for dramatists (playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists) due to COVID-19 related circumstances.
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Napa Valley Emergency Financial Assistance
This program is available to help workers who live in Napa County who meet income guidelines.
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Bee Vradenburg Foundation Artist Recovery Fund
Financial grant for Individual artists in the Pikes Peaks region who have experienced cancelled performances, art openings, lessons, or other revenue-generating artistic streams.
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Grants up to $1,000 for artists experiencing economic distress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding may be used on food, rent, medical costs, childcare or development of skills. Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis as new funding becomes available also on a rolling basis.
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Financial grants for the Chicago dance community in response to the pandemic.
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Providing $500 microgrants to eligible artists of all disciplines in Kentucky or Southern Indiana.
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Provides grants up to $500 to those who have been employed at least six months in a Louisville Metro Area Independent Restaurant.
KY (Louisville Metro Area)
Massachusetts Jobs with Justice
List of potential financial assistance programs for workers in Massachusetts who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2020 Emergency Arts Relief Grant
Financial support to creative individuals who have experienced lost income from the postponement or cancellation of scheduled opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Memphis Food Industry Worker Assistance
Financial assistance for service industry workers in Memphis, TN, who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This is an extensive list of grants available for Texas-based artists whose jobs were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This is a list of 25 financial grants for Texas artists affected by Covid-19.
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$750 grant for the Richmond-area food service industry who are experiencing economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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November is Caregivers Month, this organization will be addressing the new realities family caregivers face with their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A check-list of things to consider to prepare for your care, particularly for a COVID-19 hospitalization. The list includes accounting for your finances, medications and your pets, along with advice about advance directives.
This campaign sheet directs you towards three things you can do immediately to prepare for your care, including designating a "backup" person and encouraging people to talk about what matters to them and their quality of life.
National Patient Advocate Foundation's Care-Planning
Includes instructional videos and checklists for both patients and caregivers.
COVID-19 Care Planning Tips (Caregivers)
Dr. Tony Back created a short video to guide caregivers through the "three good things" steps for medical care planning.
COVID-19 Care Planning Tips (Everyone)
Dr. Tony Back created a short video to guide individuals through the "three good things" steps for medical care planning.
This article by Assisted Living Today, provides information and connection to the Aid and Attendance Benefit that's available to Veterans and helps to alleviate the financial burden associated with tong-term care in an assisted living facility.
Webinar for caregivers of someone with liver disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar was hosted Friday, May 1st.
The resource center provides information on federal guidance and helps guide complex care programs in adopting new strategies to address COVID-19.
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Caregiver Action Network- Tips for Family Caregivers and COVID-19
Offers tips for family caregivers in helping keep them and their loved ones as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Through June 30, 2021, eligible new customers will receive 60 days of Internet Essentials service at no charge.
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Child Nutrition & School Meals
Connect to federal and state food and nutrition programs.
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USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder
Get connected to the USDA National Hunger Hotline or use the tool to find your local site for the USDA Meals for Kids programs.
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Resources for supporting children's emotional well-being and needs during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Provides 333 free K-12 resources for services and teaching materials at no charge.
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Helping connect people with services and assistance in their community, including information on childcare, access to food, access to internet and more.
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Resource list to keeps kids active and healthy while schools are closed or doing online learning.
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Comprehensive list of free online education resources and networks for families.
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Resources for families who need assistance with food, transportation, and other basics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This interactive resource directory uses your zip code to search for assistance programs that help with basic needs.
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National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Survivor Relief Fund
Delivers support services to survivors and caregivers through food assistance and free emotional support through licensed counselor sessions to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PDF that provides guidance on staying safe while grocery shopping and what precautions to take when unpacking groceries and preparing food.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
All USDA/FNS nutrition assistance programs, including SNAP, WIC, and child nutrition programs, have flexibilities that allow them to respond to on-the-ground realities and support response and recovery efforts.
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USDA COVID-19 Resources for Individuals and Families
Connect to food resources from the Food and Nutrition Service including SNAP, WIC and available Waivers. The site also has an area to help find meals for kids.
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The website hosts a food bank locator tool to help individuals find local food banks and food programs by using their zip code.
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COVID-19 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO)
Schools in area eligible locations may deliver meals to children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Written consent from households of eligible children must be obtained.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Expensify
The program reimburses SNAP beneficiaries up to $50.00 for essential goods and groceries purchased on their SNAP card. Simply create an account and share a receipt showing your purchase on the Expensify app and submit the request for reimbursement.
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Use this site to find your local 211 (or dial 211 from your phone) if you need assistance finding food, paying housing bills or other essential services.
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$300 grant to eligible patients that can be used for COVID-19 treatment expenses, over-the-counter and prescription medications, medical equipment and supplies as well as groceries and meals.
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$500 financial grant to eligible lung cancer patients for basic needs of food, transportation, and general household bills. Applicants must be in active treatment for lung cancer & meet income criteria.
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Be The Match COVID-19 Financial Assistance
$500 grant for pre-transplant or post-transplant patients to help with medical or non-medical expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Family Reach COVID-19 Emergency Fund
Eligible cancer patients ages 0-30 can receive financial assistance to help with living expenses such as food, travel, and general household bills.
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COVID-19 Financial Assistance Grant
This grant is for people with lymphoma/CLL in active treatment to help with food, transportation, lodging, housing, utilities, childcare or medical devices.
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Kroger is providing free video appointments with a registered dietitian due to COVID-19. These dietitians will work with you to meet your personal nutrition goals.
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Arizona Food Bank Network Providers Directory
Users can search for nearby emergency food options by zip code, city or name.
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Provides delivered meals to adults 65 and older or 60-64 (at high-risk)
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Listing of where to find a food pantry, food bank, or free meals in Los Angeles, CA.
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Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
The webpage provides coronavirus updates as they relate to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. It also offers a food finder tool and food resource pdf.
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Los Angeles Unified School District
Lists all the Grab & Go Food Centers that are distributing free meals to students age 0-17.
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Provides meal services, clothing closets, showers/bathroom services, and rental and utility assistance programs to homeless and low-income individuals in Los Angeles.
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Offers COVID-19 resources to cancer patients and survivors including meal assistance, transportation assistance and emergency financial assistance. In addition, patients and caregivers can also connect with virtual support programs.
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Circle of Care: For Families of Children with Cancer
Financial assistance for non medical expenses available to children in treatment at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, or a CT resident in treatment out of state.
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Free meals available to all New Yorkers. Students and families can go to nearby closed school building for takeout meals or available locations across the city.
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Providing assistance to New Yorkers during the COVID-19 crisis by delivering meals to those who cannot access food themselves.
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As a COVID-19 response, the food bank staff will distribute food as to-go meals and pre-packaged pantry bags in Harlem and New York City.
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Providing life-sustaining benefits and services in the Bronx, NY during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This is a Community Resource Map of COVID-19 Food Resources available in Oklahoma.
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Provides nutritious meals to the Seattle community's vulnerable citizens.
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HEALTHCARE
9 Online Doctor & Medical Services for 2021
Provides a list of 9 virtual doctor and medical services that are available online.
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Online Medical Apps that Make Personal Health Easier in 2021
This article by Online Doctor, offers a list of 15 free apps to help individuals manage their personal health.
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Confronting the Mental Health Effects of COVID-19 in America
A solutions-focused discussion that explores policy interventions at the federal, state, and local levels to advance mental health during the ongoing pandemic.
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The CDC compiled a list of the websites for each state or territorial health departments. Each link is clickable by state.
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Provides a COVID-19 resources page geared towards those in the HIV community.
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This is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects users to services for older adults and their families.
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National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Survivor Relief Fund
Delivers support services to survivors and caregivers through food assistance and free emotional support through licensed counselor sessions to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Provides COVID-19 guidance, connection to state health departments, and a self-screening tool .
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Offers a plethora of free resources including COVID-19, lifestyle, treatment options, and more. All resources are up-to-date, medically reviewed, and certified.
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WomenHeart Encourages Virtual Support
This list offers online support resources and informational resources to women who are living with or at risk of heart disease.
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DDRC (Diabetes Disaster Response Coalition)
Provides a connection to resources for those with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients can also be connected to resources for prescription costs, insulin & pump manufacturers, and information on state-level emergency orders and prescription refill waivers.
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SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
A toll-free, 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national confidential hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.
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Helps breast cancer patients (and those at risk) to obtain screening and financial assistance during treatment.
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American Heart Association Coronavirus Live Chat
AHA put together resources to help those with heart conditions manage through the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, there are links to videos and articles as well as a live chat feature.
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A free service to help individuals with cardiovascular or respiratory issues manage their health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Developed a COVID-19 Toolkit by topic. The site also hosts several videos and Facebook live events on a variety of topics surrounding COVID-19 and the autism community.
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Rite-Aid COVID-19 Self-Testing Sites
Rite-Aid's partnership with the Department of Health and Human services, has set up COVID-19 self-testing sites. Find your nearest location by zip code.
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CVS Rapid COVID-19 Drive-Through Sites
CVS offers rapid drive-through testing throughout the United States.
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List of NY Health resources for access to COID-19 care, information, and mental health services. There is also a section that highlights public benefit programs and uninsured New Yorkers.
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The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is providing free emotional support for Ohioans amid coronavirus pandemic.
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Free or No-cost COVID-19 Testing Centers in Hampton Roads
This pdf provides a list of free or no-cost testing centers available in Hampton, VA.
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GUIDANCE
COVID-19 Rapid Response Resources Hub
CAPC put together tools, technical assistance, clinical trainings, and resources designed to help the public rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Provides a directory of resources to support clinicians, the cancer care delivery team, and patients with cancer.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy.
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This guidance from the CDC is for healthcare personnel and is designed to help prevent COVID-19 from spreading among people in homes and communities.
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The CDC provides guidance to help household members plan for community transmission by outlining a detailed plan of action with many resources.
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CDC: How to Protect Yourself and Others
The CDC provides suggestions on how to protect yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Resource center that provides information about the Coronavirus as well as information for clinics and community service providers.
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Sayfarth COVID-19 Resource Center
This resource center advises clients on short-term responses and long-term strategies for dealing with the effects of the pandemic on their business.
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Resource center featuring articles of the impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations.
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National Alliance for Hispanic Health
Provides 30 free downloadable visuals as part of the "I do my part" or "Yo ayudo" campaign that offers simple steps to take to comfort and protect ourselves, our families and our communities. In addition, the “What You Need to Know COVID-19” pdf is provided in English & Spanish.
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Social Security & Coronavirus Disease
The Social Security Administration answers issues, concerns, and provides directions for topics specific to social security recipients.
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The Pen-Powered Activity Guide can help cancer patients cope, relax, and feel a little less overwhelmed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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World Health Organization (WHO)
Provides daily COVID-19 situation reports, news, and recommendations for the public.
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The White House Coronavirus Task Force
Provides the latest official information on COVID-19.
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FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control
Helping the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to COVID-19.
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The World Health Organization created a series of "myth busters" based on the latest clinical and research information about COVID-19.
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U.S. Dept of Education Federal Student Aid
As part of the CARES Act, this law provides broad relief for federal student loan borrowers. This page answers questions about several provisions of the Act.
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Social Security Guide for Displaced Workers
This PDF offers guidance from the Social Security Administration to help individuals maximize their Social Security protection during this time of transition.
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NAMI-National Alliance on Mental Illness
Created a COVID-19 resource page that includes resources and information guides for individuals with mental illness.
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Coronavirus: What People with Cancer Should Know
The NIH address common questions and answers surrounding coronavirus and the cancer population.
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Offers COVID-19 resources specific to the HIV and AIDS communities.
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Equips refugee communities with information about the virus and deliver information, address critical needs, and provide one-on-one counseling remotely.
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AskMayoExpert's COVID-19 Navigator
Mayo Clinic is made parts of its AskMayoExpert clinical knowledge resource for providers available to the public for access to trusted knowledge on COVID-19.
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Metastatic Trial Talk-COVID-19 & Breast Cancer Care
Trusted information about COVID-19 that is relevant to people with breast cancer.
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Us TOO, COVID-19, & Prostate Cancer
Information about the latest COVID-19 updates for the prostate cancer community, as well as connection to support resources.
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Staying Well While Staying at Home
The CDC provides a guide for cancer patients and their caregivers and family members that provides tips and resources to help this demographic with staying healthy while staying home.
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Resources for Connecting in the Time of COVID-19
Resources for cancer support, research studies, mind & body, and entertainment in the midst of COVID-19. The resources are national or Philadelphia specific.
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Use this site to find your local 211 (or dial 211 from your phone) if you need assistance finding food, paying housing bills or other essential services.
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This interactive resource directory searches for assistance programs to help with basic needs using a zip code search.
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$500 financial grant to eligible lung cancer patients for basic needs of food, transportation, and general household bills. Applicants must be in active treatment for lung cancer & meet income criteria.
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The Pink Fund created this financial grant available to eligible breast cancer patients who need assistance with housing, transportation, utilities, and insurance costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Clinical Care Counseling Program
As part of the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation Clinical Care Counseling Program, patients can access licensed therapists and resource counselors over the phone.
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National Breast Cancer Foundation
Offers a COVID-19 Relief Fund to help breast cancer patients financially. Requests must go through one of their partnering network of hospital and patient navigators.
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$500 grant for pre-transplant or post-transplant patients to help with medical or non-medical expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Provides short term grants for rent/mortgage to nurses who are unable to work due to medical crisis.
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COVID-19 Financial Assistance Grant
The Lymphoma Research Foundation offers a grant for people with lymphoma/CLL in active treatment to help with food, transportation, lodging, housing, utilities, childcare or medical devices.
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COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program: Phase Three
Financial assistance for rent/mortgage needs for eligible Santa Clara County residents.
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Sacred Heart Community Service
Rental and financial assistance to eligible Santa Clara County residents who've been impacted by COVID-19.
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Provides a list of financial programs available to California residents who have been affected by COVID-19.
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Circle of Care: For Families of Children with Cancer
Financial assistance for non medical expenses available to children in treatment at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, or a CT resident in treatment out of state.
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MA Financial Resources for COVID-19
Financial education tools and resources developed to help MA residents.
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Find the housing-related resources you're looking for here. The list includes resources for renters, homeowners, landlords, homeless shelters, other COVID-19 resources and updates.
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Financial assistance for rent/mortgage to Hampton Roads residents facing eviction due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Provides resources to individuals facing financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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EMPLOYER/COMMERCIAL:
Receive health guidance related to COVID-19 from using your smart phone, tablet or computer, if it has a web cam. Offered to you with no copay as a plan benefit.
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AHIP (America’s Health Insurance Plans)
This organization represents health insurance companies and compiled a comprehensive list of insurance providers that will waive co-pays for COVID-19 testing.
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CIGNA Coronavirus Resource Center
Benefit Questions: (855) 287-8400 / Impact of COVID-19: (866) 912-1687
Find the latest resources and information to help navigate the Coronavirus.
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Offers resources regarding COVID-19 vaccines, treatment, testing and in-home care.
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This interactive tool on the Blue Cross Blue Shield website allow you click on your state for information on what your local BCBS is offering in regard to COVID-19 coverage and benefits.
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The Assistance Fund COVID-19 Health Insurance Assistance Program
Offering grants up to $2,500 to eligible individuals who have experienced a disruption in their health insurance coverage due to the pandemic.
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HealthWell Foundation COVID-19 Insurance Premium Payment Assistance
Grants up to $6,000 to help pay the employee portion of insurance premium costs related to COVID-19 furloughs and COBRA Premium costs related to COVID-19 layoffs/unemployment.
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GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED:
Addressing the Needs of Medicaid Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Center for Health Care Strategies has compiled a list of resources aimed at lessening the impact of COVID-19 on Medicaid populations. There are general resources for states, for professionals, telehealth, long-term services and supports, behavioral health, social needs, health equity and children and youth.
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Resources regarding CDC Guidance, Medicaid and CHIP Agency FAQ's and additional CMS Guidance. There is also Clinical and Technical Guidance for providers, healthcare facilities, billing and coding and labs.
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Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans will cover testing and treatment for COVID-19 and has expanded telehealth services. Learn more on the website.
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COVID-19 Related Enrollment Flexibilities: Medicare Part A or Part B
Eligible persons can receive equitable relief due to the COVID-19 pandemic-related national emergency if they were unable to make their Part A or Part B enrollment choice in a timely manner due to delays and problems with access to the Social Security Administration.
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These acts provide fast and direct economic assistance for American workers, families, and small businesses, and preserve jobs for American industries. The U.S. Department of the Treasury breaks down the assistance by groups.
U.S. Dept of Education Federal Student Aid
As part of the CARES Act, this law provides broad relief for federal student loan borrowers. This page answers questions about several provisions of the Act.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Designed to strengthen government safety net programs, enacted 3/18/20.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Designed to provide emergency relief and stimulate the economy, enacted 3/27/20.
The below information summarizes portions of these two acts. Topics include: Emergency Paid Sick Leave, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Direct Stimulus Payments, and Expanded Unemployment Insurance.
Emergency Paid Sick Leave: requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave for specific reasons related to COVID-19.
Effective Dates: April 2, 2020 to December 31, 2020
Eligibility: employees of private sector, employers with fewer than 500 employees, and certain public sector employers, are eligible for up to two weeks, or 80 hours, of fully or partially paid sick leave related to COVID-19 if the employee is unable to work, including unable to telework, because the employee has a qualifying reason for leave related to COVID-19 (listed below).
*Note: Employees who have been employed for at least 30 days prior to their leave request may be eligible for up to an additional 10 weeks of partially paid expanded family and medical leave if they are caring for his or her child whose school or place of care is closed (or child care provider is unavailable) due to COVID-19 reasons.
Qualifying Reasons for leave related to COVID-19:
- Is subject to a Federal, State, or local quarantine or isolation order related to COVID-19
- Has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine related to COVID-19
- Is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and is seeking a medical diagnosis
- Is caring for an individual subject to an order described in (1) or self-quarantine as described in (2)
- Is caring for his or her child whose school or place of care is closed (or childcare provider is unavailable) due to COVID-19 related reasons
- Is experiencing any other substantially similar condition specified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Paid Leave Entitlements: Up to two weeks (80 hours, or a part-time employee’s two-week equivalent) of paid sick leave based on the higher of their regular rate of pay, or the state or Federal minimum wage. This is paid at:
--100% for qualifying reasons #1-3 above, up to $511 daily and $5,110 total
--2/3rds for qualifying reasons #4 and #6 above, up to $200 daily and $2,000 total
--Up to 12 weeks of paid sick leave and expanded FMLA paid at 2/3rds for qualifying reason #5 above, up to $200 daily and $12,000 total
--A part-time employee is eligible for leave for the number of hours that the employee is normally scheduled to work over that period.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): requires certain employers to provide their employees with FMLA for specific reasons related to COVID-19.
Effective Dates: April 2, 2020 to December 31, 2020
Eligibility: Employees must have been employed at least 30 days and unable to work because they must care for a child (under 18 years of age) whose school or childcare provider is closed or unavailable for reasons related to COVIDE-19
--Full-time employees are eligible for an additional 10 weeks of leave (40 hours per week) paid at 2/3rds
the employee’s regular rate of pay or states minimum wage up to $200/day and $10,000 over the
benefit period. The first 10 days of this leave may be taken as unpaid.
--Part-time employees are eligible for number of hours they would normally be scheduled to work over
that period.
Applicable employers and tax credits for paid sick leave and FMLA Expansion:
Eligibility: Provisions apply to private businesses with less than 500 employees and all public employers. The U.S. Secretary of Labor would be empowered to grant hardship exemptions for certain businesses with fewer than 50 employees and to exclude certain health care providers and emergency responders.
Reimbursement: Employers will be reimbursed through a payroll tax credit for both emergency paid sick leave and expanded FMLA which applies to for-profit and non-profit employers equal to 100% of the qualified wages paid.
Equivalent tax credits are available to self-employed individuals based on similar circumstances in the amount of:
--$511/day or 100% of regular rate of pay for employees on leave for own diagnosis.
--$200 per day or 2/3rds regular rate of pay for employees on leave to care for an individual quarantined, care for a child whose school/daycare is closed or employee experiencing “substantially similar condition” as specified by HHS.
More info available at U.S. Department of Labor and IRS news release
Direct stimulus payments to individuals and families: The IRS will issue one-time rebate checks based on 2019 tax return (or 2018) if filed. For most Americans, no action on their part is required.
Eligible: People who meet income guidelines listed, people with no income, and people who receive Social Security benefits but don’t file tax returns- the check amount will be based on information provided by the Social Security Administration.
NOT Eligible: Dependents over age 17 and Tax filers without SSNs (such as Dreamers and families of filers with only individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers)
Stimulus Payments: one-time payments are made based on tax filing status and adjusted gross income as follows:
--Individuals earning up to $75,000 get $1,200. This includes a married person filing separately.
--Individual filing as head of household earning up to $112,500 adjusted gross income gets $1,200
--Married couples (same sex included) filing a joint return up to $150,00 adjusted gross income get $2,400.
--Families get $500 per child under age 17. For example, family of four earning less than $150,000 can expect $3,400.
Thresholds: Checks are reduced by $5 for every $100 that a taxpayer’s income exceeds the phase-out threshold. Payment completely phased out for:
--$99,000 for single filers
--$146,500 for head of household with one child
--$198,000 for joint filers with no children
Groups that may struggle to get payment and will need to take action to be eligible:
--People who did not file tax return because they earned less than the standard deduction ($12,300 single/ $24,400 joint filer)
--People who earn cash income but didn’t report it.
Expanded Unemployment Insurance: Temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits program created for workers whose employment ended as a direct result of COVID-19 crisis.
Effective Dates: Benefits can apply as early as January 27, 2020 through December 31, 2020. PUA extends usual 26-week benefit to 39 weeks. See more info here detailing state benefits for usual unemployment insurance and related PUA extension information.
Eligible: People whose employment ended as a direct result of the COVID-19 crisis, individuals who are not traditionally eligible for unemployment insurance (such as self-employed or independent contractors, including “gig” workers
NOT Eligible: People who voluntarily quit their job for reasons not related to COVID-19 crisis (this is same as restriction in traditional unemployment insurance)
Application: An individual applies for PUA benefits with the state agency where he or she lives.
Required to Certify: An individual must self-certify that he/she is otherwise able to work and available for work within the meaning of applicable state law except that the individual is “unemployed, partially unemployed, or unable to unavailable to work” for one of the following eleven reasons:
- Diagnosed with COVID-19
- Has symptoms and is in the process of seeking medical diagnosis
- Household member has COVID-19
- Providing care to household member with COVID-19
- Caregiving for child or primary caregiver for household member that is unable to attend school or daycare due to COVID-19
- Individual is unable to reach work due to a quarantine or hear care provider advised to self-quarantine
- Individual is unable to reach hob as direct result of COVID-19
- Individual is the sole wage earner in his/her household due to death of the head of household as a result of COVID-19
- Individual required to stop work as a result of COVID-19
- Individuals place of employment closed due to COVID-19
- The individual is self-employed, is seeking part-time employment, does not have sufficient work history, or otherwise would not qualify for unemployment benefits under another state unemployment program
IRS: Economic Impact Payment Information
Veterans Affairs and Supplemental Security Income recipients with eligible children who didn't file tax return in 2018 or 2019 must act by May 5, 2020 to receive the $500/child payment this year.
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Marketplace Coverage & Coronavirus
Provides questions and answers to common concerns surrounding Marketplace coverage and the Coronavirus.
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California: Covered California
800-300-1506
Open enrollment ends January 31, 2021, however, you may also get coverage within 60 days of a major life change- including job or income lost due to COVID-19.
Colorado: Connect for Health Colorado
855-752-6749
This is Colorado's official health insurance marketplace. General open enrollment ends January 15, 2021, however, Coloradans who experience a qualifying life change have a 60-day window to buy or change plans within the special enrollment period.
Connecticut: Access Health CT
1-855-365-2428
This is Connecticut's official health insurance marketplace. Open enrollment ends January 15, 2021, however, eligible consumers have 60 days from the date of a qualifying life event to buy plans under the special enrollment period.
Maryland: Maryland Health Connection
855-642-8572
Offering a coronavirus emergency special enrollment period through March 15, 2021. The coverage start date will depend on the date you enroll.
Massachusetts: Massachusetts Health Connector
1-877-623-6765
The open enrollment period ends January 23, 2021. You may also get coverage during a 60-day special enrollment period due to a qualifying life event.
Minnesota: MNsure
651-539-2099
The open enrollment period ended December 22, 2020, however, individuals who have a qualifying life event gets a 60-day window to obtain coverage under the special enrollment period.
Nevada: Nevada Health Link
1-800-547-2927
Open enrollment ends January 15, 2021, however, individuals who have a qualifying life changes have an additional time frame to apply.
New York: New York State of Health
1-855-355-5777
New York's official health plan marketplace. The time of year when you can enroll in a health plan depends upon the type of health plan you are eligible for.
Rhode Island: Health Source RI
1-855-840-4774
Open enrollment ends January 23, 2021. Individuals who have qualifying life changes may be eligible to obtain coverage in a special enrollment period, which in most cases is 60 days.
Washington: Washington Health Benefit Exchange
1-855-923-4633
Open enrollment ends December 15, 2020, however, if you have a qualifying life event, you may be eligible to sign up during a special enrollment period.
Washington D.C.: DC Health Link
855-532-5465
Open enrollment ends January 31, 2021. There is a special enrollment period available to uninsured Washington D.C. residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief Program: COVID-19 Fund
1-866-512-3861
Apply online at https://copays.org/portal/#/login
PAF’s Co-Pay Relief (CPR) program now has assistance available to patients with COVID-19 through the launch of a new disease fund that can provide $500 annually in direct payment for co-payments, co-insurance and deductibles required by the patient’s insurer for medications prescribed to treat and manage their disease. For more details about this important support visit https://copays.org/funds/covid-19/# .
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Walgreens is waiving delivery fees for prescriptions. Customers can receive them as soon as the next day or choose standard online shipping.
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Financial Assistance grant of $250 to eligible applicants. The grant covers food delivery, medications, diagnostics, telehealth and transportation related to Covid-19.
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A prescription delivery service that can be requested via text. Delivery fee required.
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$300 grant to eligible patients that can be used for COVID-19 treatment expenses, over-the-counter and prescription medications, medical equipment and supplies as well as groceries and meals.
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Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Programs
Program designed and expanded for those financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, to provide free product to patients with a current prescription for a BMS medication. Eligibility guidelines apply.
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This pharmaceutical manufacturer expanded financial assistance to support qualifying patients who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are in need of their AbbVie medications.
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Pharmaceutical manufacturer that assists eligible patients who have recently lost their jobs and insurance coverage obtain their prescribed Johnson & Johnson medications.
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Pharmaceutical manufacturer offering assistance to ensure patients who need their medications can access them, including patients who are facing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pharmaceutical manufacturer has adapted elements of its U.S. Patient Assistance Program to accommodate the challenges eligible patients are facing by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Lilly Insulin Value Program allows anyone who is uninsured or lost insurance due to COVID-19 to access their Lilly insulin prescriptions for $35.00. If commercially insured, can access for $25.00 copay.
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https://www.patientadvocate.org/wp-content/uploads/Merck-Broadens-Patient-Assistance-programs.pdf
Pharmaceutical manufacturer has expanded its U.S. Patient Assistance Program to accommodate patients who have lost their jobs and health insurance coverage due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Free search engine designed to help patients, caregivers, and health care providers find patient assistance programs and resources for prescription medicines they need assistance with.
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COVID-19 resources listed nationally then by state.
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NORD (National Organization of Rare Disease)
COVID-19 Critical Relief Program. Applications available via telephone or email.
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This organization will help Americans who have lost their jobs or insurance due to COVID-19, find options for getting and paying for health care and medications through The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).
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Be The Match COVID-19 Financial Relief
$500 grant for pre-transplant or post-transplant patients to help with medical or non-medical expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Provides emergency money needed by applicant families and individuals living with rare disease. These funds can help with both medical and non-medical needs.
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Dexcom Patient Assistance Program
Offering assistance to current US customers who have lost their health insurance coverage as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NOVA Scripts Central RX & Honeybee Health
Serving Northern Virginia, these companies partnered together to provide mail order prescriptions at a discount.
VA, Metro DC
United States Department of Labor
Fact sheet about unemployment benefits from the Department of Labor.
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Unemployment Insurance Relief During COVID-19 Outbreak
Learn about the CARES Act and which states chose to extend unemployment compensation to independent contractors and other workers who are ordinarily ineligible for unemployment benefits.
1-866-234-5382
Provides information on COVID-19 scenario benefits available under state unemployment.
888-252-2557 (call the claim center closest to your area)
Provides information on COVID-19 scenario benefits available under state unemployment.
877- 600-2722
Provides information on unemployment as well as 40 additional human services programs to help individuals in need.
501-907-2590
Access unemployment information and forms or find resources to help you while job hunting.
800-300-5616 (representatives available 8 am-12 pm PST, different languages)
866-333-4606 (automated self-service, no representative, available in English and Spanish)
Provides information on COVID-19 scenario benefits available under state unemployment. Information available for self-employed and paid family leave.
800-388-5515 (English); 866-422-0402 (Spanish)
Provides information on COVID-19 benefits available under state unemployment, frequently asked questions, and introduction to the new MyUI+ Benefits system.
Connecticut Unemployment
860-263-6975 **Telephone assistance is not available for Unemployment Claims
PDF created by the CT Dept. of Labor to address common questions about unemployment. The PDF also links to the appropriate areas on the website to navigate a claim.
302-761-8446
General information about the unemployment insurance program, COVID-19 benefits available, as well as frequently asked questions.
District of Columbia Unemployment
202-724-7000
Provides general information about the unemployment insurance program, the process, and frequently asked questions.
800-204-2418
General information about the unemployment insurance program, reemployment benefits, COVID-19 benefits, as well as frequently asked questions.
404-232-3180
Provides general information about the unemployment insurance program and frequently asked questions.
Information about the unemployment insurance program, COVID-19 benefits available, as well as frequently asked questions.
208-332-8942
General information about the unemployment insurance claims and information for job seekers.
800-244-5631
General information about the unemployment insurance programs available.
800-891-6499
General information about the unemployment insurance program, COVID-19 benefits available, as well as frequently asked questions.
Contact your local IowaWORKS Center or apply online. The page includes general information about the unemployment insurance program, a section on COVID-19 benefit information, as well as application links to apply.
866-534-3463
General information about the unemployment insurance program, COVID-19 resources, as well as other labor related resources.
502-564-5331
General information about the unemployment insurance program as well as a COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance frequently asked questions page.
866-783-5567
Provides COVID-19 information by division.
800-593-7660
Resources related to COVID-19 benefit programs as well as a section on unemployment insurance.
410-949-0022
General information about the unemployment insurance program, COVID-19 benefits available, as well as frequently asked questions.
617-626-6338
General information and applications to the unemployment insurance program.
866-500-0017
General information about the unemployment insurance program, COVID-19 benefits available as well as frequently asked questions
Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644
Greater Minnesota: 877-898-9090
General information about the unemployment insurance program, COVID-19 benefits available, as well as frequently asked questions.
888-844-3577
Resources for workers and businesses on COVID-19.
Contact your Regional Claims Center (list provided on the website)
General information about the unemployment insurance program.
406-444-2840
Resource guides for Montana employees and employers.
402-552-6645
Guidance and connection to apply for unemployment benefits in the state of Nebraska.
Northern Nevada: 775-684-0350
Southern Nevada: 702-486-0350
Rural Areas and Out of State Callers: 888-890-8211
General information about the unemployment insurance program as well as frequently asked questions.
603-271-7700
General information about the unemployment insurance program as well as frequently asked questions.
609-292-7060
Learn about worker benefits, protections, and the Coronavirus.
877-664-6984
Connect to the latest updates and resources available to workers affected by COVID-19.
888-209-8124
Learn everything you need to know about filing for unemployment insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
888-737-0259
COVID-19 and NC unemployment insurance information.
701-328-4995
Eligibility guidance and application links to the ND unemployment insurance program.
877-644-6562
Connect to the Coronavirus and unemployment insurance resource hubs. Live chat with virtual assistant available.
800-555-1554
General information about the unemployment insurance program for individuals as well as resources for job seekers, employers, and veterans.
800-237-3710
General information about the unemployment insurance program and quick links to COVID-19 resources.
888-313-7284
Information for PA employees impacted by COVID-19.
787-945-7900
General information about the unemployment insurance program.
401-462-2020
General information about the unemployment insurance program as well as a virtual assistance help bot.
866-831-1724
General information about the claims process for the unemployment insurance program and links to apply.
605-626-3179
General information about the unemployment insurance program and the COVID-19 Reemployment Assistance eligibility determinations information.
844-224-5818
General information about the unemployment insurance program and steps to apply.
800-939-6631
General information about the unemployment insurance program and information for COVID-19 including FAQ, jobseekers, self-employed, child care, and unemployed after returning to work guidance.
U.S. Virgin Islands Unemployment
St. Croix 340-773-1994
St. Thomas 340-776-3700
Provides the unemployment insurance overview.
801-526-9675
General information about the unemployment insurance program, COVID-19 benefits, office of child care, refugee services and other assistance including food, rent, energy, and medical.
802-828-4000
Step-by-step unemployment insurance information.
866-832-2363
Get questions and answers on claims related to the coronavirus.
360-902-9500
The Employment Security Department offers COVID-19 information, unemployment benefits, and paid family and medical leave.
800-252-5627
COVID-19 and unemployment updates, questions, and answers.
844-910-3661
Information for the public regarding the department of workforce development and the COVID-19 virus.
307-473-3789
General information about the unemployment insurance program. Claims will be taken on specific days, based on the first letter of the claimant's last name.
800-456-6622
Fact sheet outlining potential options for Nissan owners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This interactive resource directory tool searches for assistance programs to help with basic needs using a zip code search.
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$500 financial grant to eligible lung cancer patients for basic needs of food, transportation, and general household bills. Applicants must be in active treatment for lung cancer & meet income criteria.
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Pink Fund COVID-19 Real Help Now Fund
Financial grant to eligible breast cancer patients who need assistance with housing, transportation, utility, and insurance costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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$500 grant for pre-transplant or post-transplant patients to help with medical or non-medical expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 Financial Assistance Grant
This grant is for people with lymphoma/CLL in active treatment to help with food, transportation, lodging, housing, utilities, childcare or medical devices.
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Offers emotional, general and financial COVID-19 resources to Colorado cancer patients and survivors including meal assistance, transportation assistance and emergency financial assistance.
CO
Circle of Care: For Families of Children with Cancer
Financial assistance for children in treatment at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center or be a CT resident in treatment out of state.
CT
Use this site to find your local 211 (or dial 211 from your phone) if you need assistance finding food, paying housing bills or other essential services.
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This interactive resource directory tool searches for assistance programs to help with basic needs using a zip code search.
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$500 financial grant to eligible lung cancer patients for basic needs of food, transportation, and general household bills. Applicants must be in active treatment for lung cancer & meet income criteria.
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Pink Fund COVID-19 Real help Now Fund
Financial grant to eligible breast cancer patients who need assistance with housing, transportation, utility, and insurance costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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National Breast Cancer Foundation
Offers a COVID-19 Relief Fund to help breast cancer patients financially. Requests must go through one of their partnering network of hospital and patient navigators.
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$500 grant for pre-transplant or post-transplant patients to help with medical or non-medical expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Family Reach COVID-19 Emergency Fund
Eligible cancer patients ages 0-30 can receive financial assistance to help with living expenses such as food, travel, and general household bills.
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COVID-19 Financial Assistance Grant
This grant is for people with lymphoma/CLL in active treatment to help with food, transportation, lodging, housing, utilities, childcare or medical devices.
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Hampton Roads COVID Utility Relief
Through the CARES Act, Hampton Roads water and wastewater utilities are providing assistance to residents and business with COVID-related past-due balances.
Hampton, VA
ELECTRIC & GAS:
Financial assistance support programs for residential customers.
CA
Learn what bill assistance programs may be available to individuals impacted by COVID-19.
CA
Learn what financial options may be available to customers who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.
FL, IN, KY, NC, OH, SC
Suspending shut-offs for nonpayment through April 13, 2020 for customers who are directly affected by COVID-19.
GA
Go to the page and click on your state. You can find what assistance programs/options are available to you under "Billing".
ID, NC, OH, SC, UT, VA, WV, WY
Offering flexible payment plans to eligible customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
IN
Learn about programs that may be available to eligible customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
MA, NY, RI
The state Telephone Assistance Plan (TAP) that provides monthly telephone service discounts on one landline or wireless telephone per household.
MN
List of programs and payment options available to customers who are experiencing financial hardship from COVID-19.
NV
Information about service updates as well as assistance programs for customers affected from the COVID-19 pandemic.
NY
INTERNET/PHONE:
Offering free access to Xfinity WiFi hotspots for 60 days to new and existing customers.
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Free access to public WiFi hot spots to anyone. Existing customers will receive unlimited data and no disconnection for wireless, home phone or broadband services. Late Fees will also be waived.
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Individuals and families that meet eligibility requirements can receive a free computer, computer repair, internet service and learning resources.
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Offers an in-depth page dedicated to internet providers in the Hampton area that are unbiasedly ranked by the amount of coverage they provide in the area. The list offers the speed, price range, user reviews, and contact information.
Hampton Roads, VA
Setting Up Space:
Designing Learning Spaces at Home for Remote Learning
Tip sheet that provides tips for designing at-home learning spaces.
How to Create the Perfect Study Environment for Online Learning
Learn how to create the perfect study environment that minimizes distractions to put you in the mindset to concentrate during online learning.
15 Brilliant Homeschooling Hacks Parents Are Using Everywhere
The parenting "hacks" are mainly geared towards Elementary age children, but some could be used for middle school aged children as well.
Slumber Yard Student Support Sweepstakes
Offering a $100 sweepstakes style opportunity to college students every workday for a year to mitigate financial stressors and support healthy sleep in a college environment.
10 Tips to Stay Productive When Studying From Home
Provides ten tips for staying motivated and productive while studying from home, such as keeping up with a regular morning routine or having a designated workspace.
Tips & Resources for Parents
Offers a wealth of information on learning, special education, and connection to education related resources.
Parents' Guide to Remote Learning
Practical tips and resources to use in your home while your children are learning remotely.
These guides are broken down by each grade level and provide benchmarks and tips for your child's academic, physical, and social emotional growth.
At-Home Learning Resources for the COVID-19 Outbreak
Offers helpful and practical strategies for parents to help children remain focused, productive, and positive. Find sample schedules, resources, and helpful checklists.
How to Proactively Prepare for Distance Learning
This article provides tips for parents to be involved in their children's distance learning without spending all day monitoring classwork.
How Parents of Online Students Should Prep for School Success
This article provides tips for success of students learning at home.
8 Tips to Help Your Child Focus and Stay Engaged During Distance Learning
Article that offers advice for how to help kids make the most of their distance learning experience.
Parent Tips and Tricks for Distance Learning
Tips designed for parents to help with distance learning. The article also has additional resources at the bottom of the page.
22 Remote Learning Tips for Parents Helping At Home
Learn ways to model and support literacy in the home. There are tips and resources for K-12.
Free Tools & Resources for Learning
Featuring content from PBS LearningMedia, this interactive database contains tons of learning materials. It can be searched by subject, type of resource, and grade. There is also a distance learning page that provides free digital resources for each grade.
Teacher-crafted learning activities for preschool through 5th grade. Find games, worksheets, activities, songs, lesson plans and more.
Helping Your High School Student Navigate Learning From Home
Tip sheet specific to helping high-schooler's navigate learning from home.
Parents can find how to help their child prepare for college, explore majors/careers and how to pay for college. The parent action plans are separated by grade.
Resource List of Distance Learning Technical Applications
Educational platforms and applications to help parents facilitate student learning and provide social care and interaction when not at school physically.
A hub of practical resources that families across the U.S. have found useful for distance learning during the pandemic. There are sections specific to "Learning" and "For Parents and Families".
Offers free grade-based tool-kits for preschool-12th grade. These tool-kits offer resources, worksheets, mock schedules, vocabulary, books and more.
Free learning at home essentials including activities, resources, downloables, printables, and books. The resources are separated by grade and subject.
Free online learning resources for educators, parents, and students. View the entire catalog of resources, or choose by collection including grade, disabilities, or subject.
Learning Disabilities:
Tips for Families in Supporting Their Children with Disabilities in Virtual Formats
Provides a glossary of terms and advice on how to make the best of virtual learning for a child with disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
General resource that provides information on understanding learning disabilities and resources and tools to help a child with a learning disability.
4 Actions to Improve Your Child's Experience with Online Learning
The National Center for Learning Disabilities provides a virtual learning guide for parents of children with learning disabilities.
COVID Care and COVID Care Recovery Fund provide personalized help for those who need direct assistance.
Has the COVID-19 pandemic affected you or your family? There are many resources available to ease the financial strain you may be experiencing.
Our webinars are updated so you can stay abreast on current COVID-19 pandemic developments.
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is focused on the health and safety of our staff and maintaining the availability of our program services so that we can continue to be a resource for patients, their families and care teams.