Healthcare & Insurance Resources
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The Connecticut Dept. of Social Services will cover telemedicine services for individuals and families enrolled in Medicaid/HUSKY Health.
DSS is also planning to:
- cover testing for COVID-19.
- make prescription drug coverage more flexible.
- eliminate cost sharing in the Children’s Health Insurance Program (HUSKY B) and for members enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid.
Telemedicine coverage includes:
- implementing real-time video conferencing, as can be enabled with a smart phone, between HUSKY Health members and their health care providers for specific medical and behavioral health services. This will enable many members and doctors to communicate remotely, with Medicaid covering the virtual visit.
- broadening video conferencing to include all primary care type evaluation and management services for medical and behavioral health.
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- Access Health CT recently announced a Special Enrollment Period from March 19 until April 2 for uninsured CT residents. Call an enrollment specialist at 855-365-2428.
- If you are experiencing symptoms of coronavirus but don't have health insurance or a primary care doctor, call 2-1-1. A number of hospitals have set up hotlines, which you can find using the CT Hospital Association COVID-19 Update Center, here.
- Yale New Haven Health has established the COVID Call Center to answer questions about COVID-19 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. It can be reached at 833-275-9644
- “Drive-Through” Testing to be implemented at Griffin Hospital – Valley Independent Sentinel
- Waterbury Hospital Offers Drive-Through Testing – WFSB Channel 3
- The American Dental Association has recommended dentists nationwide postpone elective dental procedures. Visit the below resources for additional information
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The state Department of Revenue Services has extended the deadline for the below businesses tax returns:
- 2019 Form CT-1065/CT-1120 SI Connecticut Pass-Though Entity Tax Return: Filing date extended to April 15, 2020; payment deadline extended to June 15, 2020
- 2019 Form CT-990T Connecticut Unrelated Business Income Tax Return: Filing date extended to June 15, 2020; payment deadline extended to June 15, 2020
- 2019 Form CT-1120 and CT-1120CU Connecticut Corporation Business Return: Filing date extended to June 15, 2020; payment deadline extended to June 15, 2020
The Connecticut DRS also advised that due dates for filing and payment of state income taxes could be adjusted to align with any specific, actionable announcement from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding due dates for the filing and payment of federal income taxes.
Call DRS at 860-297-5962 if you have questions, or email the department. |
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For Employers and Small Business Owners:
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has put together some tools to help you detect scam emails, calls and texts and ensure charities are on the up-and-up.
If someone is claiming they have a cure or vaccine for COVID-19, they are lying to you. You should stick with the experts at the CT Department of Public Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO). AARP (www.aarp.org/coronavirus) and the Connecticut Attorney General's office are also great resources if you are worried about COVID-19 scams.
More information and resources about targeted scams:
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Restaurant Guide for Ansonia:
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Restaurant Guide for Derby: |
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AARP | What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus
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- Ansonia: Mobile Meals Drop-Off program began today to provide children ages 5 - 18 with lunch and breakfast. No identification is required to receive meals. Click here to see the bus schedule and approximate drop-off times.
- Derby: Grab-and-Go breakfast & lunch will be available for Derby Public Schools students at TEAM, Inc. at 30 Elizabeth Street and Derby Middle School at 73 Chatfield St. between 11 am - 1 pm.
- The Valley United Way also has a list of area food pantries, here.
- The Boys and Girls Club of Lower Naugatuck Valley will offer food assistance for club families.
- New England Young at Heart will offer home food delivery to residents 60 years and older for $7.95 per meal.
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Internet/Wi-Fi:
- Folks who need wi-fi to help their kids stay online, AT&T, Verizon are waiving fees, promising not to terminate services, and Comcast is providing internet to low-income families during the outbreak. Click here for more information.
- Comcast recently announced it would begin offering an "Internet Essentials" package free for low-income customers for 60 days and that it would increase speeds for this package. To sign up, visit www.internetessentials.com, or call 1-855-846-8376 (for English speakers) or 1-855-765-6995 (for Spanish speakers) to sign up.
- PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF YOU DO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE FREE SERVICES, THAT YOU SET A REMINDER FOR WHEN THE OFFER EXPIRES TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOU WILL KEEP THE SERVICES OR NOT. IF YOU DO NOTHING, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE ENROLLED IN THEIR SERVICES AND WILL BE BILLED ACCORDINGLY
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The CT Office of Early Childhood has a number of resources for parents with children. Click here for updates. |
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If you need diapers, you can pick some up at TEAM inc, 30 Elizabeth Street, Derby, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The state Department of Transportation has modified several operations in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Due to a decrease in ridership, the Hartford Line and Shore Line East train schedules have been reduced, using weekend schedules on weekdays, and holiday schedules on the weekends.
Metro-North New Haven lines are operating as normal.
If you plan to use rail transportation, check www.hartfordline.com, www.shorelineeast.com, and www.mta.info/mnr for updates.
CTtransit bus service has also been impacted, but is operating on normal weekday and weekend schedules. Check www.cttransit.com for updates.
Read more information here. |
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Resources for Pet Owners, Shelters & Veterinarians
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For Pet Owners:
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Thursday, Gov. Lamont announced Connecticut's Presidential Primary will be postponed until June 2. |
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