How do I apply for food, cash, and health insurance assistance? How are assistance programs adjusting for COVID-19?
Last Updated: 07/20/2020
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: 04/29/2020
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: 05/28/2020
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 MoreIs there any financial support available to landlords whose tenants missed rent payments?
Last Updated: 08/07/2020
The NJHMFA Small Landlord Emergency Grant (SLEG) Program provides financial support for small rental property owners (and, indirectly, to renters) who are struggling due to the COVID-19 emergency.
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Learn MoreHow does the CARES Act stimulus package help me or my business? How do I get my economic impact payment?
Last Updated: 08/07/2020
The Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), signed into law on March 27, contains provisions that support individuals and small businesses in a number of ways.
Direc...
Learn MoreIf I’m self-employed or own a business, am I eligible for unemployment or other benefits?
Last Updated: 05/05/2020
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: 08/11/2020
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: 07/29/2020
Water
Governor Murphy has announced that all municipal and private-sector water utilities in New Jersey have voluntarily agreed to suspend shut-offs during this COVID19 emergency. No New Jerseyan s...
Learn MoreHow can I get food or other essentials if I cannot leave my home?
Last Updated: 05/07/2020
If you are quarantined or in home isolation, do not leave your home.
Many pharmacies and grocery stores offer delivery. Please use these services to the extent possible. A friend or relative may al...
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: 06/05/2020
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 at this time, 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: 08/07/2020
Income and Corporation Business Taxes
The deadline to file federal and state income taxes as well as corporation business taxes were all extended from April 15 to July 15. These were automatic exte...
Learn MoreWhat federal grant opportunities are available to support New Jersey governments, institutes, and business communities?
Last Updated: 07/14/2020
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: 06/29/2020
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: 04/09/2020
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: 07/29/2020
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: 06/25/2020
Federal Student Loans
To provide relief to student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 national emergency, under the CARES ACT, federal student loan borrowers are automatically being placed in an ad...
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: 08/12/2020
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: 07/16/2020
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: 07/20/2020
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: 07/29/2020
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: 04/14/2020
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: 08/11/2020
Survivors of domestic violence can call the New Jersey Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-572-SAFE (7233).
The hotline provides confidential access to domestic violence information and services, in...
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 MoreIf I'm still being paid by my employer during the COVID-19 outbreak, should I apply for benefits?
Last Updated: 03/25/2020
Please do not apply for benefits if you continue to be paid by your employer during COVID-19.
Source: https://www.nj.gov/labor/worker-protections/earnedsick/covid.shtml
Learn MoreWhat support is available for individuals living with diabetes during the coronavirus crisis?
Last Updated: 03/23/2020
The Diabetes Foundation has opened a hotline for individuals living with all types of diabetes to receive a free two-week Diabetes Backup Emergency Supply Kit and Diabetes Emergency Insulin Adminis...
Learn MoreAre there programs to help individuals with disabilities to save money?
Last Updated: 03/30/2020
With NJ ABLE, individuals with disabilities can save for qualified disability expenses without losing eligibility for certain assistance programs, like SSI and Medicaid. Visit https://savewithable....
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 MoreIs there State funding to support health care providers with COVID-19-related expenses?
Last Updated: 05/09/2020
On Saturday, March 28, Governor Phil Murphy detailed two new initiatives that will assist health care organizations with expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor announced a $140 mil...
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 MoreShould I fill out my Census form? Why does it matter?
Last Updated: 08/10/2020
Yes. You can fill out your census form online here.
The deadline to complete your census form is now September 30.
The Census is more than just a population count. It's the data that the federal go...
Learn MoreWhere can I find information about the PPE Access Program for small businesses and non-profits?
Last Updated: 08/11/2020
The NJ Small and Micro Business PPE Access Program will help ensure that New Jersey's small businesses and non-profits have access to the fairly priced personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary...
Learn MoreHow do new federal paid leave requirements impact my business?
Last Updated: 04/02/2020
The answer to your question can be found in this article on the Business Information Hub.
Learn MoreWhat resources are there for people with disabilities during an emergency?
Last Updated: 08/14/2020
"Register Ready -- New Jersey's Special Needs Registry for Disasters" allows New Jersey residents with disabilities or access and functional needs, and their families, friends, caregivers and assoc...
Learn MoreIs mortgage relief available to businesses?
Last Updated: 03/29/2020
The answer to your question can be found in this article on the Business Information Hub.
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