Connecticut COVID-19 Response
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Official Guidelines
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SAFE STORE Guidelines for retail establishments
6/8/2020How grocers and retailers can ensure the safety of their employees and customers during the Coronavirus crisis
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The State Department of Education (SDE) has received a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education for the standardized testing requirements each school is required to complete annually. The Governor has also suspended state testing assessments for the school year.
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Business Exemptions for Coronavirus
6/8/2020The Governor issued Executive Order 7H, directing all businesses and nonprofit entities in the State of Connecticut to utilize, to the maximum extent possible, any telecommuting or work from home procedures that they can safely employ.
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Your utilities will not be disconnected during this emergency regardless of payment status if your utility company is listed below.
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I need medical attention, but I’d rather not leave my home. Can I use telemedicine services?
6/8/2020Governor Lamont and the state agencies are working to encourage health insurance providers to ensure that Connecticut residents can access medical assistance from their homes during this health crisis.
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No. As of April 5, 2020, Governor Lamont has ordered that health care professionals and facilities are protected from civil liability for actions or omissions in support of the state’s COVID-19 response.
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No. You are not required to pay employees for any work week in which he or she performs no work at all during the week.
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You may be protected if You are an eligible employee, the employer is a covered employer for FMLA purposes, and you have FMLA time available.
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No. For the non-exempt employee, an employer is not required to pay a non-exempt employee for the time in which he or she performs no work.
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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).