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Indiana
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on April 15, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Illinois, we recommend that you visit the state's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources portal or the 211 COVID-19 Information and Resources website.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
Critical Industries Hotline for Indiana’s Stay-At-Home Order
Indiana has opened a call center to field industry questions about Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-08, which provides for essential and non-essential business operations, infrastructure and government functions while the state observes … » more information -
Small Business Association Disaster Loans
Indiana’s application to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was approved on March 18, 2020. This program provides targeted, low-interest loans of up to $2 million to help small businesses and nonprofits overcome the temporary loss of … » more information
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The CARES Act creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits and increases those benefits for certain individuals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 emergency. The program … » more information -
Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
CSFP works to improve the health of low-income elderly people at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods. It provides food and administrative funds to States to supplement the diets of these groups. » more information -
Free Breakfast and Lunch for Students
In light of the school closings ordered to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, many school districts are providing free meals to students. » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Indiana Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food assistance to low and no income people and families. This program is designed to raise the nutritional level of low income households. It enables low-income families to buy … » more information -
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
Under TEFAP, commodity foods are provided to local agencies that distribute the food to soup kitchens and food pantries that directly serve the public. Householders are eligible to receive TEFAP food products if total income is within federal … » more information -
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is an assistance program for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five. While no specific guidance … » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
Health Coverage Programs
Indiana’s Health Coverage Programs include traditional Medicaid, risk-based managed care, and a variety of services tailored to the needs of specific populations. Descriptions of these program areas are below, including any accommodations relating … » more information -
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is an assistance program for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five. While no specific guidance … » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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Suspension of Utilities Shutoffs
Under Executive Order 20-05, providers of essential utility services such as gas and electric, broadband, telecom, water and wastewater services are prohibited from discontinuing service to any customer during the public health emergency. » more information -
Temporary Prohibition on Residential Evictions and Foreclosures
Under Executive order 20-06, Indiana has suspended all residential eviction and foreclosure actions until the state of emergency has been terminated. » more information
Insurance-Related Relief Programs
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Unemployment Insurance
Unemployed workers affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for benefits under already-existing Indiana unemployment insurance, which provides temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are either looking for … » more information
Tax-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) creates a refundable income tax credit for self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion … » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Family Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages required to be paid under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”). » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Paid Sick Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages paid under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”). » more information -
Special Rule Related to Tax on Employers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) exempts employers from employer-side Federal Insurance Contributions Act (“FICA”) (or employer-side taxes under the parallel social security system for railroads (“RRTA”)) … » more information -
Extension of Individual and Corporate State Tax Return Filing and Payment Deadlines in Light of COVID-19
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, individual tax returns and payments, along with estimated payments originally due by April 15, 2020, are now due on or before July 15, 2020. Corporate tax returns and payments, along with estimated payments … » more information
Miscellaneous Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020 (the “Education Relief Act”) provides assistance to students and institutions of higher education impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. » more information -
Federal Student Loan Payment Suspension and Interest Waiver
To provide student borrowers greater financial flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Education has temporarily suspended the obligation to make payments for most federally-owned student loans. Additionally, the interest rate on … » more information -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is a program that provides cash assistance and supportive services to assist families with children under age 18, helping them achieve economic self-sufficiency. Families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic may … » more information -
Temporary Bureau of Motor Vehicle Late Fee Waivers for Certain Transactions
Under Executive Order 20-05, for the 60 days following March 19, 2020, late fees will be waived for several driver’s licenses and identification card renewals, vehicle registrations, titles, and certain other transactions. Credit card fees for … » more information -
Actors Fund Emergency Assistance
The Actors Fund is providing emergency financial assistance to professionals in the entertainment industry who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. By completing one application, individuals can apply for assistance from the Actors Fund … » more information -
Arts Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
The Arts Administrators of Color Network is providing one-time grants of up to $200 to artists and arts administrators who have been financial impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. » more information -
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
To help address school closures resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak, the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has curated a list of free online learning resources, including a digital classroom for children who experience difficulty learning … » more information -
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
During the COVID-19 outbreak, The United States Bartenders Guild (USBG) National Charity Foundation is providing relief grants of $150 to $500 to bartenders, bar backs, bar servers, or other workers engaged in the service or preparation of alcoholic … » more information -
Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE)
COREgives is providing financial assistance to food and beverage service employees with children, who have either been diagnosed with COVID-19 or live with a family member who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The financial assistance is intended to … » more information
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