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Assistance and Relief

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

  6/8/2020

  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.

  Assistance and ReliefBusinesses

• I am worried about being able to pay my gas, electric, and water bills. Will the utility companies shut me off?

  6/8/2020

  Your utilities will not be disconnected during this emergency regardless of payment status if your utility company is listed below.

  Assistance and ReliefOfficial Guidelines

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

  6/8/2020

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

  Assistance and ReliefFamilies and children

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

  6/8/2020

  Please visit the CT Department of Social Services benefit application

  Assistance and ReliefFamilies and children

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

  6/8/2020

  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).

  Assistance and ReliefHealthcareOfficial Guidelines

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

  6/8/2020

  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.

  Assistance and ReliefOfficial Guidelines

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

  6/8/2020

  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.

  Assistance and ReliefEducationFamilies and children

• Do I still have to file my state of Connecticut taxes by April 15?

  6/8/2020

  At the direction of Governor Ned Lamont, the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is extending the filing and payment deadline for personal income tax returns 90 days, to July 15, 2020.

  Assistance and ReliefGovernment

• 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?

  6/8/2020

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

  Assistance and ReliefRenters and Homeowners

• The Coronavirus crisis has hurt me financially. How do I get mortgage relief and/or forbearance?

  6/8/2020

  You should contact and work directly with your mortgage servicer to learn about and apply for available relief.

  Assistance and ReliefRenters and Homeowners

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