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CT Covid-19 Knowledge Base

• I lost my health insurance during the COVID-19 crisis. What do I do now?

  6/9/2020

  Deadlines are quickly approaching for enrolling in Connecticut’s health insurance marketplace through Access Health CT

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• My small business/nonprofit is struggling with the loss of revenue during the state’s business shutdown. What assistance is available?

  6/9/2020

  The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services has extended the filing deadlines for certain annual tax returns due on or after March 15, 2020, and before June 1, 2020, by at least 30 days.

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• Should I be working from home? How do I stay safe as a non-essential worker?

  6/9/2020

  Effective 8PM on Monday, March 23, all workers at non-essential businesses in the state shall work from home. The governor is encouraging all businesses to employ, to the maximum extent possible, any telecommuting or work-from-home procedures that they can safely implement.

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• Can I still use my reusable bags at the grocery store, pharmacy, and package store?

  6/9/2020

  Yes, but you may need to bag your own groceries. As of March 26, 2020, at 8:00 p.m., employers may no longer require employees to bag any item in a customer-provided reusable bag

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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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• I have a workers Compensation claim that’s been delayed due to the COVID-19 crisis. How do I get more information?

  6/9/2020

  Executive Order No. 7K, dated March 23, 2020, suspended non-critical operations of the Workers’ Compensation Commission.

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• How should I clean my home or workspace to limit the risk of coronavirus infection?

  6/9/2020

  CDC recommends daily cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch surfaces and household common areas.

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• I work in a hospital as a nurse. Should I be concerned about liability when treating COVID-19 patients?

  6/9/2020

  No. As of April 5, 2020, Governor Lamont has ordered that health care professionals and facilities are protected from civil liability for actions or omissions in support of the state’s COVID-19 response.

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• Is there an alternative to laying off my employees if my business has slowed down as a result of COVID-19?

  6/9/2020

  Yes. The Department of Labor offers a SharedWork program.

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• If I need to leave my job for a short while because of COVID-19, am I covered under the Paid Sick Leave (PSL) law?

  6/9/2020

  For covered service workers and employers with 50 or more employees, PSL will cover certain absences caused by COVID-19.

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