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CT Covid-19 Knowledge Base

• I need medical attention, but I’d rather not leave my home. Can I use telemedicine services?

  6/9/2020

  Governor Lamont and the state agencies are working to encourage health insurance providers to ensure that Connecticut residents can access medical assistance from their homes during this health crisis.

  Families and childrenHealthcareHealthOfficial Guidelines

• I understand that most CT banks and credit unions are offering mortgage relief during the COVID-19 crisis. How do I know if my financial institution is on the list?

  6/9/2020

  Over over 50 other federal and state-chartered banks, credit unions, and servicers are supporting these commitments.

  Assistance and ReliefRenters and Homeowners

• I am a landlord and want to evict my tenant. Am I still able to do this during the state’s COVID-19 response?

  6/9/2020

  You should consider waiting to initiate any eviction proceedings until the public health emergency is over.

  Official GuidelinesRenters and Homeowners

• Are part-time and self-employed workers eligible for help from the Coronavirus Emergency Relief package?

  6/9/2020

  Yes. Part-time workers will be paid the amount they typically earn in a two-week period.

  Assistance and ReliefBusinessesOfficial GuidelinesEmployee

• If I need to close the doors of my business for 14 days because an employee is sick and other employees need to be isolated, how do my employees file for unemployment benefits?

  6/9/2020

  The Department of Labor has all the latest updates on the CARES Act and unemployment insurance

  BusinessesUnemploymentEmployee

• If my employees get sick from Covid-19 or they need to be isolated, I will need to close my business for 14 days. Will I be liable for unemployment benefit charges?

  6/9/2020

  You will be liable in the same way you would be for a layoff or a shut down.

  BusinessesOfficial GuidelinesUnemploymentEmployee

• I am unable to work because of a family member’s illness. Can I collect unemployment benefits?

  6/9/2020

  The CT Department of Labor has all the latest upates on the CARES Act and unemployment insurance

  UnemploymentHealthEmployee

• One of my employees started coughing or felt feverish during their shift, so I sent them home.

  6/9/2020

  But I’m requiring they complete their duties by working from home. Am I still required to pay that employee?

  BusinessesOfficial GuidelinesEmployee

• I’m self-employed or an independent contractor. Am I eligible for unemployment benefits during the coronavirus crisis?

  6/9/2020

  The CT Department of Labor has all the latest updates on the CARES Act and unemployment insurance

  Assistance and ReliefUnemploymentBusinessesEmployee

• I have a small business and I'm considered an essential business. How can I get personal protection equipment?

  6/9/2020

  If your business has less than 50 employees and you're on the list of essential businesses, the State has provided you a means to get personal protection equipment

  BusinessesSafety