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CT Covid-19 Knowledge Base

• Can physicians who are licensed out of state provide medical care in Connecticut during the Coronavirus crisis?

  4/5/2020

  Department of Public Health Commissioner Renée D. Coleman-Mitchell has signed an order permitting the temporary suspension of the requirements for licensure, registration, or certification in a number of medical professions for those who have the appropriate credentials in another state.

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• Can barbershops and salons sell products for curbside pickup?

  4/5/2020

  Yes. These businesses may sell products for curbside pickup in the same way that non-essential retail operations are allowed to, but can provide no services on site, whether inside or outside.

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• I am worried about running out of my supply of prescription medication. What should I do?

  4/5/2020

  The answer depends on how you are insured. Examples of this include employer/private coverage, Medicare, and HUSKY Health (Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, CHIP).

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• I take methadone. If I become too ill with the Coronavirus, how will I be able to get my methadone?

  4/5/2020

  A medical professional at a methadone maintenance clinic can deliver methadone to a client at home...

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• I have Medicare Part D but I am worried about affording my co-pay. What should I do?

  4/5/2020

  The answer depends on whether you qualify for Medicare only, or have both Medicare and Medicaid (in Connecticut, called HUSKY Health) coverage.

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• I have a medical marijuana registration. Will I still be able to get medicine at my dispensary?

  4/5/2020

  Yes. As of March 24, 2020, any expiration date for a patient or caregiver registration that expires before June 1, 2020 is extended by 90 days.

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• How is Connecticut making sure there’s a sufficient supply of protective equipment in the state?

  4/5/2020

  Connecticut has ordered personal protective equipment (PPE) from the Strategic National Stockpile. However, Connecticut received significantly less than requested.

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• My symptoms feel like a normal flu (or I have no symptoms at all).

  4/5/2020

  My symptoms feel like a normal flu (or I have no symptoms at all). But I still want to be tested for Covid-19. Are healthcare providers tracking that I requested testing, and will I be able to get testing for the Coronavirus in the future?

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• I need to get in contact with the Department of Social Services. Are they open during the state’s Coronavirus slowdown?

  4/5/2020

  Department of Social Services field offices are closed to the public, as a protective measure for the safety of customers and staff.

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

  4/5/2020

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

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