As part of our efforts to provide you with information related to the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on our organizations, we’re aggregating a selection of links from municipal, state, and governmental agencies. Check this page frequently for changes and updates.
Important Coronavirus Directives from Local Authorities
- NEW JERSEY – Current Updates/Orders from Governor Murphy
- PENNSYLVANIA – Current Updates/Orders from Governor Wolf
- NEW YORK – Current Updates/Orders from Governor Cuomo
- CONNECTICUT – Current Updates/Orders from Governor Lamont
Important Coronavirus Information for Your Health
COVID-19 Relief Aid/Assistance for Small Business
- SBA Paycheck Protection Program – This loan program provides loan forgiveness for retaining employees by temporarily expanding the traditional SBA 7(a) loan program.
- EIDL Loan Advance – This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties.
- SBA Express Bridge Loans – Enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.
- SBA Debt Relief (Loan Forgiveness) – The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Important Coronavirus Information for Health Care Providers
Federal Guidance
- OIG COVID-19 Portal
- OIG Policy Statement Regarding Physicians and Other Practitioners That Reduce or Waive Amounts Owed by Federal Health Care Program Beneficiaries for Telehealth Services During the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
- OIG Telehealth Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers
- Evaluating and Testing Persons for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Interim Guidance for Public Health Personnel Evaluating Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) and Asymptomatic Close Contacts of Confirmed Cases at Their Home or Non-Home Residential Settings
- Steps Health Care Facilities Can Take Now to Prepare for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Criteria for Return to Work for Health Care Personnel with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 (Interim Guidance)
- Interim U.S. Guidance for Risk Assessment and Public Health Management of Health Care Personnel with Potential Exposure in a Health Care Setting to Patients with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- Interim Guidance for Health Care Facilities: Preparing for Community Transmission of COVID-19 in the United States
- Health Care Personnel with Potential Exposure Guidance
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Hospital Preparedness Assessment Tool
- Health Care Professional Preparedness Checklist For COVID-19
- Health Care Supply of Personal Protective Equipment
- 2019-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Trump Administration Issues Key Recommendations to Nursing Homes, State, and Local Governments
- COVID-19 Long-Term Care Facility Guidance
- Billing for Multi-Function Ventilators (HCPCS Code E0467) under the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and Otherwise
- New ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, U07.1, for COVID-19
- Update to the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) for Vaping Related Disorder and 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Update to the Home Health Grouper for New Diagnosis Codes for Vaping Related Disorder and COVID-19
- April 2020 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 21.1 R1
Connecticut Guidance
New Jersey Guidance
- Guidance for Discontinuation of Transmission-Based Precautions and Home Isolation for Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19
- Criteria and Testing for Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
- Monitoring and Movement Guidance for Health Care Personnel (HCP) Exposed to Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
- Public Health and Environmental Laboratories (PHEL) Supplemental Technical Bulletin 20.1.4
- NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Information for Health Care Professionals
New York Guidance
- Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet
- Medicare Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- New York State Medicaid Update – Special Edition November 2018 Volume 34 – Number 2
- New York State Medicaid Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Services Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Pennsylvania Guidance
- Interim U.S. Guidance for Risk Assessment and Public Health Management of Health Care Personnel with Potential Exposure in a Health Care Setting to Patients with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- COVID-19 Primary Care Provider Guidance Letter
Important Coronavirus Information for Your Business
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (CDC)
- NEW JERSEY: Information for Schools and Businesses
- NEW YORK: Take Action to Prepare Your Business
- PENNSYLVANIA: Coronavirus Business Fact Sheet
- CONNECTICUT: Coronavirus Business Resources
Information About U.S. Government Economic Response
- Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 6074)
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201)
- Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (S-3548)
- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide emergency family relief in response to the outbreak (S. 3516)
- IRS Notice 2020-15: Guidance on High Deductible Health Plans and Expenses Related to COVID-19
- IRS Notice 2020-17: Relief to Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
How You Can Help Coronavirus Response Efforts
- Check Out the Center for Disaster Philanthropy
- Donate Blood to the American Red Cross
- Find a Local Food Bank
- Help End Hunger with Feeding America or Meals on Wheels for the Elderly
- Keep Children Living in Poverty Clothed through Baby2Baby
- Make Donation to the COVID-19 Response Fund (WHO)
- Use Charity Navigator