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Assistance and Relief

• I can’t pay my home mortgage because of financial problems related to the Coronavirus emergency. What do I do?

  7/2/2020

  Governor Lamont reached an agreement with over 50 banks and credit unions on March 31, 2020 to provide mortgage payment help to the state’s residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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• I can't pay my rent. My landlord has started the process to evict me. Can I be evicted during this emergency health crisis?

  7/2/2020

  A landlord may not serve a notice to quit requiring a tenant to vacate a unit or initiate an eviction action in court, other than for serious nuisance, until July 1, 2020.

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• I am worried about making my insurance premium payments. What are my options?

  6/9/2020

  On April 1, 2020, Governor Lamont announced a 60-day grace period for premium payments, policy cancellations, and non-renewals of insurance policies for individuals that sustained a financial loss as a result of COVID-19.

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• I’m unemployed. Do I qualify for any other benefits aside from unemployment?

  6/9/2020

  You may be eligible for other benefits to help pay for food, health insurance, or child care.

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• Which workers are excluded from the Coronavirus Emergency Relief package?

  6/9/2020

  Workers at companies with more than 500 people — 48 percent of American workers — are excluded.

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• How will students who depend on school meals continue to participate in this program?

  6/9/2020

  The State Department of Education continues to aid in the effort to ensure that school districts are able to continue delivering meals to students under the school lunch and breakfast programs.

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• I am insured through HUSKY Health but I am worried I won’t be able to afford my co-pay. What should I do?

  6/9/2020

  HUSKY Health, which is run by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), includes both Medicaid coverage (HUSKY A, C, and D) and Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage (HUSKY B, CHIP).

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• I get cash assistance / Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) from the Department of Social Services. But in order to continue my benefits, I have to show up in person to prove my eligibility. What do I do now?

  6/9/2020

  Governor Lamont has authorized the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) to waive the requirement for in-person recertification at the present time.

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• I am worried about my Temporary Family Assistance benefits running out. What should I do?

  6/9/2020

  As of March 26, 2020, the Governor suspended the 21-month limit on Temporary Family Assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.

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• Which workers qualify under the Coronavirus Emergency Relief package?

  6/9/2020

  Most workers at small and midsize companies and nonprofits can get the paid leave.

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