COVID-19 Resource Guide for Granite Staters and Small Businesses
Granite Staters and small businesses face unprecedented challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and Senator Maggie Hassan and her office are here to help in any way we can. On this portal, you can find links to a variety of resources for common COVID-19 challenges. If you need further assistance, please call Senator Hassan’s Manchester office at 603-622-2204 or click here to send a written request for assistance.
In addition, New Hampshire has established a hotline that Granite Staters can call for general questions about the COVID-19 pandemic by dialing 211 or 1-866-444-4211.
As we work to slow the spread of this deadly virus, all of us have a role to play. Please help do your part by remembering:
- To wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds and disinfect commonly touched surfaces such as cell phones and door knobs frequently.
- If you feel sick, please stay at home and call your doctor immediately. If it is an emergency, call 911.
- Everyone – regardless of whether you have symptoms – should heed Governor Sununu’s stay-home-order and remain home if at all possible. If you must go out, try to stay at least six feet away from other people. New Hampshire Public Radio has an overview of what New Hampshire’s stay-at-home-order means here.
Table of Contents:
- Health
- Unemployment Benefits and Direct Cash Assistance for Granite Staters
- Cash Assistance, Low-Interest Loans, and Other Resources for Small Businesses
- Paid Leave and Worker Rights
- Education and Student Loans
- Homeowners and Renters
- Travel
- Veterans
- Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors
- Mental Health
- Tax Assistance
- Avoiding and Reporting Scams
- Volunteer or Donate Supplies
- Child Care
- Learn more about my work on behalf of Granite Staters during this crisis
Health
COVID-19 Summary Dashboard (New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services)
How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Latest Information on COVID-19 in New Hampshire (NH Department of Health and Human Services)
Information for NH Residents Who Have Recently Lost Their Employer Sponsored Health Insurance (NH Insurance Department)
Health Insurance Providers Respond to Coronavirus (America’s Health Insurance Plans)
**NOTE: Be sure to contact your health plan directly in order to receive your specific coverage and benefits information.
Unemployment Benefits and Direct Cash Assistance for Granite Staters
Information on New Hampshire Unemployment Benefits (NH Employment Security)
Apply or File for Unemployment Benefits (NH Employment Security)
What You Need to Know About the Direct Cash Payments to Individuals (IRS)
Calculate How Much You Will Receive in Direct Cash Payments (Washington Post)
COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Social Security Beneficiaries (Social Security Administration)
Cash Assistance, Low-Interest Loans, and Other Resources for Small Businesses
NH COVID-19 Business Resources Hub (Department of Business and Economic Affairs)
NH Small Business Development Center Resources (NH SBDC)
Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (US Small Business Administration)
- Paycheck Protection Program (SBA)
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Loan Advance (SBA)
- SBA Debt Relief (SBA)
Senate Small Business Committee Guide to the CARES Act (US Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship)
Assistance for Small Businesses (US Department of the Treasury)
Paid Leave and Worker Rights
Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave During the COVID-19 Pandemic (US Department of Labor)
FAQ: COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave Provided by Small and Midsize Businesses (IRS)
Education and Student Loans
Parent and Teacher Resources (NH Department of Education)
COVID-19 and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents (US Department of Education)
Homeowners and Renters
Mortgage and Housing Assistance During the Coronavirus National Emergency (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
Travel
Global Level 4 Health Advisory – DO NOT TRAVEL (US Department of State)
International and Domestic Travel Guidance (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
COVID-19 Resources (US Department of State)
Veterans
What Veterans need to know (US Department of Veterans Affairs)
- Current Operating Status for VA Medical Center Manchester (VA)
- White River Junction VA Medical Center, Vermont (VA)
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors
Victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who need support should call the confidential 24/7 statewide New Hampshire hotline for domestic violence at 1-866-644-3574 and sexual assault at 1-800-277-5570.
Mental Health
New Hampshire COVID-19 Information & Resources (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Tax Assistance
Guide to Coronavirus Tax Relief (IRS)
Guidance on Deferring Tax Payments Due to COVID-19 (US Department of Treasury)
Avoiding and Reporting Scams
Tax Scams and Consumer Alerts (IRS)
COVID-19 Consumer Warning and Safety Tips (Federal Communications Commission)
Tips to Avoid COVID-19 Scams (Federal Trade Commission)
Report COVID-19 Fraud (US Department of Justice)
Volunteer or Donate Supplies
Online registration system for medical and non-medical volunteers (NH Responds)
Portal for companies to donate or help produce supplies (NH Division of Economic Development)
Child Care
Emergency Child Care Programs’ Mapping (Child Care Aware of New Hampshire)
Learn more about my work on behalf of Granite Staters during this crisis:
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December 01, 2020
Shaheen, Hassan, Manchin, Collins, Warner, Cassidy, Murkowski, King & Romney Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral COVID-19 Emergency Relief Framework
( Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen – a senior member of the Senate Appropriations and Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committees – announced a new, bipartisan framework to provide emergency relief to communities impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, along with U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mark Warner (D-VA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Angus King (I-ME) and Mitt Romney (R-UT). The Senators were also joined by Representatives Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) and Tom Reed (R-NY-23) of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, which supports the new proposal that would help American students, families, businesses, workers, and health care providers during this crisis. A breakdown of the COVID-19 emergency relief framework can be found here.
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November 24, 2020
Senator Hassan Leads NH Congressional Delegation in Calling for Additional COVID-19 Relief Package
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen and Representatives Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas are calling on Congressional leadership to move forward on an additional, comprehensive COVID-19 relief package that meets the needs that they have heard from Granite Staters.
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November 23, 2020
Senators Hassan, Shaheen Join Colleagues in Urging Robust Funding for State and Local Governments to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and other colleagues in urging Congressional leaders to provide robust funding to ensure the swift distribution of COVID-19 vaccines as a part of any upcoming legislation to address the pandemic.
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November 22, 2020
Hassan Joins NH Delegation in Call to Trump Administration to Authorize Extension & Full Funding for National Guard’s COVID-19 Response
( U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter this week with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) to Acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller requesting he extend the authorization and cover 100 percent of the costs for the New Hampshire National Guard (NHNG) to serve, activated under 502(f) authority. The extension and 100 percent reimbursement would enable the New Hampshire National Guard to continue its support of the fight against COVID-19 through March 31, 2021. Funding is currently authorized through December 31, 2020.
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November 20, 2020
NH Delegation Meets with New Hampshire Hospital Association, Discusses Ongoing COVID-19 Response
Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) met virtually with the New Hampshire Hospital Association (NHHA) and hospital CEOs. The delegation heard updates from the Association’s leadership and its members about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, fall surge and current outbreaks, discussed continued efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and plans to equitably distribute an effective vaccine.
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November 20, 2020
Shaheen & Hassan Join VA Secretary Wilkie, Dean Kamen & State and Local Officials to Welcome New Shipment of Emergency PPE for VA Facilities
(Londonderry, NH) - Today at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Robert Wilkie, DEKA Founder Dean Kamen and New Hampshire officials in welcoming a plane carrying a large emergency shipment of personal protective equipment that will be distributed to VA health care facilities. The shipment included 11 million pairs of gloves and will help protect veterans and health care providers from the spread of COVID-19. This delivery is part of a larger order of PPE that was spearheaded by Dean Kamen. At the event, the VA also announced a new VA New England Center for Innovation Excellence (VA NECIE), which will unite industry partners and the VA to develop innovative medical treatments and devices to assist veterans. Shaheen has welcomed previous deliveries of PPE to New Hampshire, and Shaheen and Hassan continue to call for federal relief to support New Hampshire communities on the frontlines of the pandemic.
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November 18, 2020
NH Delegation Calls on HHS to Change Formula for CARES Act Provider Relief Fund that Unfairly Penalizes Granite State Nursing & Long-Term Care Facilities
( U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, calling on the Department to update the methodology for distributing the next round of awards from the CARES Act’s $175 billion Provider Relief Fund to prioritize nursing homes and long-term care facilities in states like New Hampshire that have lower COVID-19 infection rates, but face serious issues with the spread of COVID-19 and mortality rates among residents of nursing facilities.
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