How do I apply for food, cash, and health insurance assistance? How are assistance programs adjusting for COVID-19?
Last Updated: 01/20/2021
New Jersey has an online application and screening tool, NJHelps, that can be used to see if you are eligible for food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (WFNJ/TANF or WFNJ/GA), and health Insuranc...
Learn MoreIs there help for homeowners? What if I can’t pay my mortgage?
Last Updated: 09/09/2020
You cannot be removed from your home during this emergency, even if a final judgment of foreclosure has been entered and a sheriff's sale of your property has taken place.
On March 19, 2020, Govern...
Learn MoreAm I eligible for sick leave, family leave, or temporary disability insurance if I or a family member have been impacted by the outbreak?
Last Updated: 09/23/2020
The State of New Jersey has created a benefits eligibility tool to help you understand what benefits programs and job protections are available to you during the COVID-19 outbreak.
You can also vis...
Learn MoreHow does the federal stimulus package (CARES ACT) help me or my business? How do I get my economic impact payment?
Last Updated: 01/14/2021
CONTINUED ASSISTANCE FOR UNEMPLOYED WORKERS ACT OF 2020
On December 27, 2020, the federal Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act (Continued Assistance Act) of 2020 was signed into law. It ...
Learn MoreIf I’m self-employed or own a business, am I eligible for unemployment or other benefits?
Last Updated: 01/14/2021
If you've lost your job and are seeking help, refer to this general guide that will help you connect to benefits and resources you may need while trying to safely get back to work as well as tips f...
Learn MoreWhat programs, loans, or resources are available to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak? Where can I learn more about resources for businesses?
Last Updated: 01/11/2021
COVID-19 BUSINESS INFORMATION HUB
For detailed information on COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus and its impact on businesses, visit the State of New Jersey COVID-19 business information hub.
There you'll ...
Learn MoreWhat if I can’t pay my water, gas, electricity, phone, or Internet bill due to the outbreak? Is the State doing anything to prevent utility shutoffs?
Last Updated: 10/15/2020
Water, Gas, and Electricity
No household may have its electricity, gas service, or water service shut off for nonpayment. This moratorium on utility shutoffs is extended to at least March 15, 2021 ...
Learn MoreHow can I get food or other essentials if I cannot leave my home? Is there any help with food, treatment, or bills if I need to self-isolate or quarantine? Will I get fired?
Last Updated: 01/11/2021
If you are quarantined or in home isolation, do not leave your home. There are many programs in place to help you and your family including food assistance, unemployment insurance, sick leave, and ...
Learn MoreWhat can I do if I’m having child custody issues?
Last Updated: 05/27/2020
If you are unable to come to an agreement or settle the issue on your own, try seeking mediation.
If immediate and permanent harm will occur if your case isn't heard immediately, you can file your ...
Learn MoreWhat services are available to help the homeless?
Last Updated: 09/09/2020
New Jersey residents experiencing homelessness should call 2-1-1 for help.
2-1-1 community resource specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can help clients who speak many diffe...
Learn MoreWho can I call if I’m feeling stressed or anxious during the COVID-19 outbreak?
Last Updated: 07/09/2020
The NJ MentalHealthCares Help Line offers counseling, emotional support, information and assistance in helping to get behavioral health services needed by you or a loved one. To access emotional su...
Learn MoreWhere can I get legal help?
Last Updated: 05/07/2020
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) coordinates the statewide Legal Services system, which provides free legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans for their civil legal problems. For free legal ...
Learn MoreIf I’m pregnant or caring for my newborn and cannot work, what benefits or resources are available to me?
Last Updated: 04/17/2020
The New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children, or WIC, is a successful public health nutrition program that provides wholesome nutrition, education and community supp...
Learn MoreWas the deadline to file taxes extended? Where can I find information on tax relief programs?
Last Updated: 01/08/2021
2019 Income and Corporation Business Taxes
The deadline to file federal and state income taxes for 2019 as well as corporation business taxes were all extended from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020....
Learn MoreWhat federal grant opportunities are available to support New Jersey governments, institutes, and business communities?
Last Updated: 11/25/2020
Many grant opportunities are available to a broad spectrum of applicants, including small businesses, for-profit companies and non-profit organizations (NPOs), institutes of higher education (IHEs)...
Learn MoreWhat resources or guidance is there for expecting mothers, new mothers, and health care providers? What rules are in place for labor and delivery during COVID-19?
Last Updated: 01/22/2021
In partnership with the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, the Department of Health has issued guidance for pregnant individuals and health care providers to ensure they can obtain safe and ...
Learn MoreWhat happens if I can’t pay my insurance premiums?
Last Updated: 10/13/2020
Governor Murphy has signed an executive order extending the grace period for residents unable to pay their insurance premiums because of a loss of income or other negative impact as a result of the...
Learn MoreWhat can I do if I am denied health care for COVID-19?
Last Updated: 12/01/2020
No one should be denied access to health care.
The Department of Health operates a 24-hour complaint hotline where patients, health care facility employees and other members of the public may file ...
Learn MoreAre there any programs to help pay student loans? Have deadlines to apply for financial aid changed?
Last Updated: 01/21/2021
Federal Student Loans
Student loan payment suspension extended through at least September 30, 2021.
To provide relief to student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 national emergency, under the CAR...
Learn MoreIf I'm a business that urgently needs workers, or if I'm a worker looking for a job, where can I go?
Last Updated: 05/07/2020
Job Seekers
If you've lost your job and are seeking help, refer to this guide that will help you connect to benefits and resources you may need while trying to safely get back to work as well as ti...
Learn MoreWhat resources and assistance are available for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities?
Last Updated: 11/06/2020
In response to COVID-19, the Department of Human Services and the Division of Developmental Disabilities have:
Temporarily allowing for in-home support or remote delivery of services including cog...
Learn MoreWhat if I get sick and can’t take care of my child?
Last Updated: 04/10/2020
Parents are encouraged to consider temporary guardianship options for their children in the event they become sick or incapacitated with COVID-19.
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families...
Learn MoreHow can I avoid COVID-19 scams and where can I report excessive delivery fees, price gouging, unlawful hoarding, and other COVID-19 scams?
Last Updated: 01/21/2021
To report any instance of unlawful or misleading activities related to COVID-19, file a complaint online with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs or call 973-504-6240.
To learn more about C...
Learn MoreWhat is the State doing to support older residents?
Last Updated: 12/30/2020
To protect the health and safety of the older residents, the State has taken several steps including:
Temporarily allowing supervising nurses to conduct required plan-of-care evaluations by phone ...
Learn MoreHow much money is the federal government spending to address the coronavirus pandemic, and what is the US spending the money on?
The federal government is spending billions of dollars to combat COVID-19. Explore who the US is buying from, what it's buying, and how much it's paying using this interactive tracker created by Pr...
Learn MoreWhat can I do if my child is being bullied or harassed because of COVID-19? What if it’s at school?
Last Updated: 12/01/2020
Under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), schools and other places of public accommodation must take action to stop harassment based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual ...
Learn MoreWhat resources are available to Veterans during the public health emergency?
Last Updated: 08/31/2020
Veterans and their families can check on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs public-facing website for the most current information: www.va.gov/coronavirus
Guidance from local VA medical facili...
Learn MoreWhat resources and support are available to survivors of domestic violence?
Last Updated: 10/26/2020
If you are in danger, call 911 right away.
Isolation is one of the most significant factors that leads to an increase in domestic violence and safety risks. Don't let social distancing mean social ...
Learn MoreCan I get addiction treatment help via the phone?
Last Updated: 04/09/2020
ReachNJ is a 24-hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week addictions hotline where people who have Substance Use Disorder or friends and family can get assistance and support from live, New Jersey-based, trained ad...
Learn MoreHow can I contact my local health department?
Last Updated: 03/21/2020
The New Jersey Department of Health maintains both an interactive map and a printable directory of local health departments and local health officers.
Learn MoreWhat support is available for individuals living with diabetes during the coronavirus crisis?
Last Updated: 12/11/2020
The Diabetes Foundation offers free supplies including insulin, A1C testing, medication care kits, sensors, glucometers, and more to residents of New Jersey living with diabetes.
For help, visit di...
Learn MoreWhat resources are available to help people with disabilities? Is there help during an emergency?
Last Updated: 11/06/2020
Resources To Save Money
With NJ ABLE, individuals with disabilities can save for qualified disability expenses without losing eligibility for certain assistance programs, like SSI and Medicaid. Vis...
Learn MoreHow is New Jersey supporting deaf and hard of hearing individuals during COVID-19? Where can I find COVID-19 communication cards?
Last Updated: 07/27/2020
Mental Health Support Line
A free emotional support helpline was created to help deaf and hard of hearing New Jerseyans feeling the strain from the public health crisis.
New Jerseyans can call the ...
Learn MoreWhat financial assistance is available from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)?
Last Updated: 03/26/2020
The answer to your question can be found in this article on the Business Information Hub.
Learn MoreWhere can I find information about the PPE Access Program?
Last Updated: 12/31/2020
New Jersey PPE Access Program
The New Jersey Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Access Program is an innovative public-private partnership that helps businesses and non-profits protect the health ...
Learn MoreIs the COVID-19 vaccine free? What if I don't have insurance?
Last Updated: 01/07/2021
No one will have to pay for the vaccine itself.
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available without cost sharing barriers. Based on the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Agreement, all providers...
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