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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on July 20, 2020.
We recommend that you monitor this site, as well as the sites referenced in these resources, for updates and changes as we expect the situation and solutions to change over the coming weeks and months. For information on specific programs, we encourage you to visit the websites of the organizations or government entities that are responsible for the relief.
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
Department of Financial Services Announces Health Insurers Must Cover Costs of COVID-19 Testing Without Cost-Sharing
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued a circular letter on May 22, 2020 stating New York State health insurers must provide coverage of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and antibody tests ordered and administered by a pharmacist, without … » more information -
Department of Financial Services Announces Waiver of Costs for Mental Health Services for Frontline Essential Workers and Emotional Support Hotline for Frontline Essential Health Workers
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) will require New York State-regulated health insurers to waive cost-sharing, including deductibles, copayments and coinsurance, for in-network mental health services for New York's frontline essential … » more information -
Mobile COVID-19 Testing Program in Various Locations Across New York
Westchester County, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Rockland County, Staten Island, Bronx, Niagara, Monroe, Erie, Broome, and Oneida residents can get tested for COVID-19 at drive-thru testing facilities. » more information -
NY State of Health & Department of Financial Services Announce Special Enrollment Period for Uninsured New Yorkers
NY State of Health, together with the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), announced in response to COVID-19 that they are making a Special Enrollment Period available to New Yorkers during which eligible individuals will be able … » more information -
Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance Program
New York City offers health insurance enrollment counselors who can assist residents with enrolling in low or no cost health insurance. Additionally, the City offers senior and disabled residents special assistance with enrolling in Medicaid … » more information -
Mental Health Services
NYC Well is a free and confidential program offering mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and information and referral services for New York City residents seeking help for problems like stress, depression, anxiety, or drug or alcohol use. » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information -
Make the Road New York
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Make the Road is continuing to provide support and information to low-income immigrant communities remotely. Make the Road is holding Know Your Rights trainings online, providing bilingual and culturally competent … » more information -
Part of the Solution (POTS)
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Part of the Solution is continuing to provide emergency meals and emergency shelter, as well as social workers and case managers to assist in personal development and in providing referrals for financial counseling. » more information -
St. John’s Bread & Life
During the COVID-19 outbreak, St. John’s Bread & Life is continuing to provide pick-up-only meals, a food pantry, and a health clinic for low-income individuals in Brooklyn and Queens. » more information
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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DFS Announces 90-Day Mortgage Relief, No Negative Reporting to Credit Bureaus, and Waived Fees for Overdrafts, ATMs and Credit Cards
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued a new directive to New York State mortgage servicers and regulated financial institutions to provide 90-day mortgage relief to mortgage borrowers impacted by COVID-19 whose properties … » more information -
Moratorium on Evictions for Residential and Commercial Tenants
Governor Andrew Cuomo issued the New York State on PAUSE Executive Order (the “PAUSE Order”) on March 20, 2020, including a directive prohibiting enforcement of either an eviction of any residential or commercial tenant, or a foreclosure of any … » more information -
NYC Property Tax and Interest Deferral Program
The New York City Department of Finance offers the Property Tax and Interest Deferral (PT AID) program, which allows qualifying homeowners to defer their property tax payments, or pay only a small percentage of their income, so that they can remain … » more information -
Rent Assistance Programs for Public Housing Tenants
The New York City Housing Authority (“NYCHA”), which operates the City’s public housing, offers rent assistance programs for NYCHA tenants who experience financial hardship. » more information -
Part of the Solution (POTS)
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Part of the Solution is continuing to provide emergency meals and emergency shelter, as well as social workers and case managers to assist in personal development and in providing referrals for financial counseling. » more information -
The Bowery Mission
The Bowery Mission offers a broad range of services to help individuals who are hungry, homeless, or experiencing a crisis. During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Bowery Mission is offering to-go meals at its Bowery campus as well as pantry items at its … » more information -
Coalition for the Homeless
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Coalition for the Homeless is continuing to operate its Grand Central Food Program, which distributes nutritional meals and other emergency items as available, to homeless New Yorkers at 25 street sites throughout … » more information
Insurance-Related Relief Programs
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Consumers Experiencing Financial Hardship Due to COVID-19 May Defer Paying Certain Insurance Premiums
Governor Cuomo has announced that consumers experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 may defer paying certain life insurance premiums for 90 days. No late fees will be assessed and no negative data will be reported to credit bureaus during … » more information -
Department of Financial Services Announces Health Insurers Must Cover Costs of COVID-19 Testing Without Cost-Sharing
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued a circular letter on May 22, 2020 stating New York State health insurers must provide coverage of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and antibody tests ordered and administered by a pharmacist, without … » more information -
Department of Financial Services Announces Waiver of Costs for Mental Health Services for Frontline Essential Workers and Emotional Support Hotline for Frontline Essential Health Workers
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) will require New York State-regulated health insurers to waive cost-sharing, including deductibles, copayments and coinsurance, for in-network mental health services for New York's frontline essential … » more information -
Department of Financial Services: Insurance Circular Letter No. 3 (2020)
On March 3, 2020, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued an Insurance Circular Letter regarding COVID-19 preparedness to all insurers in New York State authorized to write and provide medical insurance in New York. DFS instructs these … » more information -
DFS Advises Insurers to Suspend Pre-Authorization and Administrative Requirements
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued guidance for insurers to suspend preauthorization and administrative requirements for hospitals in response to COVID-19. The suspension of these requirements will help hospitals meet … » more information -
In Response to COVID-19, DFS Requires Insurance Companies to Waive Cost-Sharing for All In-Network Telehealth Visits
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced a new emergency regulation requiring New York State insurance companies to waive cost-sharing, including deductibles, copayments (copays), or coinsurance for in-network telehealth … » more information -
Medicaid: COVID-19 Test Copay Waiver
NYS Medicaid will cover certain COVID-19 related services including testing and physician, clinic, and emergency visits without copays for members. Individuals who visit in-network providers, urgent care or emergency room to be tested for COVID-19 … » more information -
NY State of Health & Department of Financial Services Announce Special Enrollment Period for Uninsured New Yorkers
NY State of Health, together with the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), announced in response to COVID-19 that they are making a Special Enrollment Period available to New Yorkers during which eligible individuals will be able … » more information
Tax-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) creates a refundable income tax credit for self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion … » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Family Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages required to be paid under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”). » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Paid Sick Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages paid under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”). » more information -
Special Rule Related to Tax on Employers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) exempts employers from employer-side Federal Insurance Contributions Act (“FICA”) (or employer-side taxes under the parallel social security system for railroads (“RRTA”)) … » more information -
Tax Relief for Quarterly and Annual Filers of Sales Tax for Vendors affected by COVID-19
The Governor has issued an executive order expanding the Tax Commissioner’s authority to allow the Commissioner to abate interest on quarterly sales and use tax filings and remittances with a due date of March 20, 2020 for those who were unable to … » more information -
NYC Property Tax and Interest Deferral Program
The New York City Department of Finance offers the Property Tax and Interest Deferral (PT AID) program, which allows qualifying homeowners to defer their property tax payments, or pay only a small percentage of their income, so that they can remain … » more information -
Waiver and Abatement of Penalties for Late-Filed and Late-Paid Business and Excise Taxes
The New York City Department of Finance (“DOF”) is granting waivers and abatements of penalties for late-filed and late-paid business and excise taxes due between March 16, 2020 and April 25, 2020. Taxpayers may request to have the penalties waived … » more information
Miscellaneous Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020 (the “Education Relief Act”) provides assistance to students and institutions of higher education impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. » more information -
Federal Student Loan Payment Suspension and Interest Waiver
To provide student borrowers greater financial flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Education has temporarily suspended the obligation to make payments for most federally-owned student loans. Additionally, the interest rate on … » more information -
$30 Million in Child Care Scholarships for Essential Workers and Supplies for Child Care Providers
New York State will provide child care scholarships to all essential workers starting Monday, April 20. Essential workers include first responders such as health care providers, pharmaceutical staff, law enforcement, firefighters, food delivery … » more information -
Free Emotional Support Helpline
An Emotional Support Help Line has been created to provide free and confidential support to callers experiencing increased anxiety due to the coronavirus emergency. The Help Line is staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals, who … » more information -
Hotline to Combat Hate Crimes and Xenophobic Rhetoric Related to COVID-19
The Office of the New York Attorney General (NYAG) announced the launch of a hotline for New Yorkers to report hate crimes and bias-based incidents in the wake of rising reports of harassment and assaults, as well as rhetoric against Asian Americans … » more information -
In Response to COVID-19, OCFS Waives Regulatory Requirements for Child Care Program Providers
The New York State Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) has been granted the authority to consider waiving selective regulatory requirements in response to COVID-19. For example, during the emergency, some licensed or registered programs may … » more information -
Investment Scams Related to COVID-19
Scammers may seek to capitalize on the fear created by COVID-19 to offer bogus “get rich quick” investment schemes, including for unproven treatments or vaccines for COVID-19. » more information -
New York Attorney General Price Gouging Complaint Form
The Office of the New York Attorney General (NYAG) provides a “Price Gouging Complaint Form” for any consumer to report complaints about sudden price increases of essential goods and services in connection with COVID-19. Examples of essential goods … » more information -
New York Attorney General: Charities Bureau Complaint/Inquiry Form
Sham charity websites and crowd-funding sites may be created to request donations for virus-relief efforts for victims of COVID-19. Scammers may use emails, texts, and social media posts that appear to give virus updates, but have malicious links … » more information -
NYAG Announces Application for Suspension 0f Debt Collection for Non-Medical and Non-Student Debt and Automatic Suspension of Medical and Student Debt Collection in Response to COVID-19
The New York Attorney General has announced an application process for persons or businesses that owe non-medical and non-student debts to the State of New York that have been referred to the Office of the Attorney General for collection and … » more information -
Office of the Governor/Department of State Division of Consumer Protection Complaint Form
The Office of the New York State Governor and the Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection provided a “Consumer Complaint Form” for any consumer to report complaints about “price gouging” regarding COVID-19, including price increases of … » more information -
Relief for Approximately 300,000 New York Student Loan Borrowers Not Covered by Federal CARES Act
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced it reached an agreement with the lion’s share of the private student loan industry. Based on this agreement, which provides relief to as many as 300,000 New Yorkers, borrowers … » more information
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