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Kentucky
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 June 8, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Kentucky, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resources portal or the Louisville Metro COVID-19 Response 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 -
Defense Against Civil Liability for Businesses Providing PPE Outside of Ordinary Course
Pursuant to the Act Relating to the State of Emergency in Response to COVID-19 and Declaring an Emergency, any business in Kentucky that makes or provides personal protective equipment or personal hygiene supplies relative to COVID-19, such as … » more information -
Defense Against Civil Liability for Healthcare Workers Providing COVID-19 Related Care
Pursuant to the Act Relating to the State of Emergency in Response to COVID-19 and Declaring an Emergency, a health care provider who in good faith renders care or treatment of a COVID-19 patient during the state of emergency shall have a defense to … » more information -
Eviction Filings Are Postponed Until June 30, 2020
Evictions filings in Kentucky will not be accepted by the circuit clerk until June 30, 2020. » more information -
Guidance Regarding Reopening of Businesses
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has provided guidance on reopening businesses. If there are no countervailing city or county restrictions: … » more information -
Healthy at Work Program: Submitting Proposals for Reopening of Businesses
The “Healthy at Work” Program is a phased approach to reopen Kentucky’s economy. Healthy at Work is based on criteria set by public health experts and advice from industry experts. » more information -
Remote Renewal and Replacement of Driving Credentials
Cardholders whose operator’s license, permit or identification card was lost or expired between March 1 and June 30, 2020, may apply with their local circuit court clerk to receive a new card in the mail. Applicants requesting a card renewal must … » more information -
City of Louisville: Interest-Free Small Business Loan of Up To $25,000
The Small Business Continuity Loan Program will provide zero-interest loans, with no payments for 12 months, to small businesses (10 full-time employees or fewer) impacted by COVID-19. Small businesses can receive up to $25,000 to cover immediate … » 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 -
Extended Unemployment Compensation Program for Quarantined First Responders and Medical Personnel
The Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) will provide wage replacement benefits for first responders and medical personnel who have been quarantined for COVID-19 as a result of their increased risk of exposure in the course of their work. The … » more information -
Extended Workers’ Compensation Program for Workers Quarantined By Physicians Due to COVID-19 Exposure
An employee removed from work by a physician due to occupational exposure to COVID-19 will be entitled to temporary total disability payments even if the employer denies liability for the claim. Disability payments will be payable from the first day … » more information -
Unemployment Benefits, Expansion of Coverage to Previously Non-Covered Persons and Waiver of One-Week Waiting Period and Work Search Requirements
As of March 25, 2020, self-employed persons, independent contractors, freelance workers, substitute teachers and childcare workers employed by religious or non-profit organizations may seek unemployment insurance. Similarly, people who have left … » 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 -
Emergency Food Benefit (Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program) For Families With Students Receiving Free or Reduced Price School Meals
Beginning May 23, Kentucky families with students who normally receive free or reduced-price meals at school may get financial assistance to replace those meals through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer … » more information -
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to healthcare, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or Formerly Food Stamps)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, helps low-income people buy food for healthy meals at participating stores. SNAP benefits increase household food buying power when added to the household's income. … » more information -
Three-Month Extension of Certification Period for All Recipients of All Public Assistance Programs (Including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or formerly food stamps), Medicaid, Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP) and State Supplementation)
The Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) will extend certification periods for all recipients of all public assistance programs (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or formerly food stamps), Medicaid, Kentucky Transitional … » more information -
Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP)
Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP) provides financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children in Kentucky and the parents or relatives with whom the children live. KTAP also helps families find jobs or get training that leads … » more information -
Jefferson County/Louisville: Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Offers Free Breakfast And Lunch
JCPS is offering free breakfast and lunch to children and teens at more than 66 distribution sites in response to COVID-19. Meals are served at those sites from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, via drive-thru and walk-up. Only one … » 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 -
Defense Against Civil Liability for Healthcare Workers Providing COVID-19 Related Care
Pursuant to the Act Relating to the State of Emergency in Response to COVID-19 and Declaring an Emergency, a health care provider who in good faith renders care or treatment of a COVID-19 patient during the state of emergency shall have a defense to … » more information -
Medicaid and Temporary Special Healthcare Coverage
Kentucky Medicaid is a state and federal program to provide health care for eligible low-income residents including children, families, pregnant women, the aged and the disabled. » more information -
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to healthcare, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To … » more information -
Three-Month Extension of Certification Period for All Recipients of All Public Assistance Programs (Including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or formerly food stamps), Medicaid, Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP) and State Supplementation)
The Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) will extend certification periods for all recipients of all public assistance programs (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or formerly food stamps), Medicaid, Kentucky Transitional … » more information -
Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP)
Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP) provides financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children in Kentucky and the parents or relatives with whom the children live. KTAP also helps families find jobs or get training that leads … » more information -
Waiver of all COVID-Related Copays, Deductibles, Cost-Sharing and Diagnostic Testing Fees for Private Insurance and State Employees
All Kentucky insurers must waive all cost-sharing including copayments, coinsurance and deductibles for screening, testing and treatment for COVID-19. » more information -
Waiver of Copay for COVID-19 Testing and Related Services for Medicaid Members and Waiver of all Copays for 1915(c) Medicaid Members and Medicaid Members Who Receive Services within a Long-Term Care Facility
Copays for visits for COVID-19 testing and testing-related services for all Medicaid members are waived. In addition, all copays for 1915(c) Medicaid Members and Medicaid Members who receive services within a long-term care facility are waived. » more information -
Waiver of Early Prescription Refill Restrictions
Pharmacists may dispense emergency refills of up to a thirty (30) day supply of any non-controlled medication for residents of any county of Kentucky. No prescription is needed for the refill. » 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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All Residential Evictions Are Suspended
All residential evictions in Kentucky are suspended until the end of the state of emergency and all state, county and local law enforcement officers will no longer enforce orders of eviction. Kentuckians are not relieved of the obligation to pay … » more information -
Eviction Filings Are Postponed Until June 30, 2020
Evictions filings in Kentucky will not be accepted by the circuit clerk until June 30, 2020. » more information
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