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CT Covid-19 Knowledge Base

• 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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• My relative is in a residential care home. Can I visit them during the state’s COVID-19 restrictions?

  6/9/2020

  The Commissioner of Public Health may issue restrictions on the number, category and frequency of outside visitors and the screening and protective measures at residential care homes.

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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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• Business Exemptions for Coronavirus

  6/9/2020

  The Governor issued Executive Order 7H, directing all businesses and nonprofit entities in the State of Connecticut to utilize, to the maximum extent possible, any telecommuting or work from home procedures that they can safely employ.

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• Safe Workplace Rules for Essential Businesses

  6/9/2020

  Learn the latest guidelines for Employers and Employees for staying safe in the workplace

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• Can I still have a wedding? Can I attend a wedding? What restrictions do I need to know about?

  6/9/2020

  Weddings have specific guidelines for both the ceremony and the reception

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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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• I work for a company with 20 employees. My employer sent me home because I had a fever. And then they terminated my employment. Can they do that?

  6/9/2020

  Employees in CT are generally considered at-will employees, which means that either the employer or the employee is free to end the relationship at any time unless there is an applicable contract or collective bargaining agreement.

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• How do I apply for Temporary Family Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, or other benefits? When can I buy food with SNAP?

  6/9/2020

  Please visit the CT Department of Social Services benefit application

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