NYC Department for the Aging: Provides counseling on Medicare, Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP), Medicare Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), and other Medicare low-income programs.
Unemployment and Health Insurance: This fact sheet provides information on who is eligible for unemployment insurance, steps on how to apply, and eligibility for health insurance for the unemployed.
NYC Paid Safe and Sick Leave: This fact sheet provides information on the current paid sick leave law, eligibility requirements, and how to file a complaint if you are not receiving sick pay that you are entitled to.
New York State Resources
NYS Unemployment insurance Waiver: New York State is waiving the 7 day waiting period for Unemployment Insurance benefits for people who are out of work due to Coronavirus closures or quarantines.
NYS Medicaid Waiver: New York State is waiving co-pays for COVID-19 testing and will cover certain COVID-19 related services including testing and physician, clinic, and emergency visits.
Special Healthcare Enrollment: NY State of Health is opening a special enrollment period for New Yorker to enroll in insurance coverage. Individuals who enroll between March 16, 2020 and May 15, 2020 will have coverage effective April 1, 2020.
NYS Emergency Paid Sick Leave: Provides access to Paid Family Leave and disability benefits for all employees affected by the mandatory or precautionary order of quarantine or isolation for COVID-19.
