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New Jersey
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 August 21, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in New Jersey, we recommend that you visit the Department of Human Services or the governor's COVID-19 Resources website.
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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Suspension of Termination under SRAP and HCVP
New Jersey’s Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) provides funding to assist low-income individuals and families in the private rental market. New Jersey’s State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) also provides funding to assist families and … » more information -
JBWS
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, JBWS (formerly Jersey Battered Women’s Service) is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related … » more information
Insurance-Related Relief Programs
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Extension of Insurance Premium Grace Periods and Moratorium on Certain Late Fees, Interest, and Other Charges Associated With Delays in Premium Payments
A minimum 90-day grace period is now required for life insurance, insurance premium-financing arrangements, and property and casualty insurance premium payments, and a minimum 60-day grace period is now required for health and dental insurance … » more information -
Free Testing for COVID-19 for Persons Without Insurance Coverage
Fees for testing for COVID-19 and related diagnostic services are waived for persons without health insurance. » more information -
Medicaid
The New Jersey Department of Human Services Medicaid program provides health insurance to parents/caretakers and dependent children, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind, or disabled. » more information -
Telehealth Services are Covered Under Medicaid/NJ Family Care, State Health Benefits, School Employees Health Benefits, NJ Charity Care, Private Insurance, and Children and Families, Children’s System of Care Programs
Participants in the Medicaid/NJ Family Care, State Health Benefits, School Employees Health Benefits, NJ Charity Care, private insurance and Children and Families, Children’s System of Care Programs can now take advantage of telehealth programs … » more information -
Waiver of Co-pay for COVID-19 Testing and Related Services for all Medicaid/NJ members and NJ Charity Care Recipients
Co-pays for visits for COVID-19 testing and testing-related-services for all Medicaid/NJ members and NJ Charity Care recipients are waived. » more information -
Waiver of Cost Sharing for COVID-19 Testing and Related Services for all State Health Benefits or School Employees Health Benefits Members
Cost sharing for visits for COVID-19 testing and testing-related-services for all State Health Benefits or School Employees Health Benefits members is waived. » more information -
Waiver of Monthly Premiums Associated with NJ FamilyCare Children’s Health Insurance Program
Monthly premium payments have been waived for all participants in the NJ FamilyCare Children’s Health Insurance Program. » 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
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 -
Assistance for Survivors of Domestic Violence
New Jersey offers a variety of assistance programs for survivors of domestic violence, including a hotline and access to a confidential safe house, which are continuing to offer assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. » more information -
Consumer Protection Hotline for COVID-19 Related Price Gouging
Excessive price increases are illegal during a State of Emergency, such as the COVID-19 State of Emergency. An excessive price increase is any price that exceeds 110 percent of the price at which the product or service was sold during the normal … » more information -
COVID-19 Hotline
Call center staffed 24/7 with trained professionals to answer questions about COVID-19. Text messaging service is also available. » more information -
COVID-19 Online Information Hub
The New Jersey Department of Health has opened an online portal where the general public, business organizations, health care providers, schools, and universities can access information about the COVID-19 epidemic and about the resources the state … » more information -
Extension of Permits
New Jersey has passed legislation that automatically suspends the running of the period of eligible permits and approvals from March 9, 2020 until the end of the health emergency declared by the Governor in response to COVID-19. The act also extends … » more information -
Financial Assistance for Student Loan Payments for Individuals Affected by the COVID-19 Epidemic
To help with the financial impacts of COVID-19, the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is offering assistance to those who need help making regular payments on their NJCLASS student loans offered by HESAA. Specifically, … » more information -
Informational Materials and Communication Aids Relating to COVID-19 for Persons Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
The New Jersey Department of Human Services has provided communication aids and informational materials relating to COVID-19 to assist persons who are deaf or hard of hearing in seeking treatment and in learning more about the COVID-19 pandemic. » more information -
Relaxation of Certain Rules and Requirements for Higher Education Financial Aid
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, New Jersey has relaxed certain rules and requirements for higher education financial aid: it will exclude the spring 2020 semester from a student’s total lifetime eligibility limits for all state financial aid … » more information -
Remote Notary Services
New Jersey law now allows notaries and authorized officials to execute remote notarial acts during the COVID-19 crisis. » more information -
Temporary Reprieve for Certain At-Risk Inmates
New Jersey has established a process by which the Department of Corrections may grant temporary reprieve to certain at-risk inmates during the public health emergency. The Governor’s Executive Order No. 124 creates the Emergency Medical Review … » more information -
Wavier of Certain Work First New Jersey/ Emergency Assistance Rules and Requirements (New Jersey’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program)
Work First New Jersey provides temporary cash assistance and many other support services to families through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program … » more information -
Wavier Of Maximum Hours Restrictions For Individuals Providing Care For Persons With Developmental Disabilities
During the period where facilities used to treat individuals with development disabilities are closed to combat the spread of COVID-19, in-home providers and self-directed employees may work more than the hours approved in an individual’s service … » 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 -
Dramatist Guild Foundation Emergency Grants
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Dramatists Guild Foundation is providing one-time grants—typically ranging from $500 to $3,000—to members of professional writers group, playwrights, and musical theater composers and lyricists. » more information -
Financial Planning Association Pro Bono Financial Planning
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Financial Planning Association is providing a list of certified financial planners who are providing free financial guidance to underserved individuals. » more information -
First Responders Children’s Foundation Emergency Response Fund
The First Responders Children’s Foundation is providing $1,000 grants to first responders who are enduring financial hardships due the COVID-19 outbreak. The Foundation will also fund temporary housing, funeral expenses, and need-based grants to … » more information -
HealthWell Foundation
HeathWell Foundation is providing grants of up to $250 to assist individuals with ancillary costs associated with the COVID-19 outbreak. These costs may include, but are not limited to, food or medicine deliveries, diagnostic testing, and telehealth … » 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 -
Lambda Theta Alpha Foundation COVID-19 Relief
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lambda Theta Alpha Foundation is providing grants of up to $250 to support individuals in need. The fund will prioritize displaced individuals and those needing support to sustain their livelihood due to … » 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 -
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 -
Professional Beauty Association COVID-19 Relief Fund
The Professional Beauty Association has created an emergency relief fund to provide grants of $500 to licensed beauty professionals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 outbreak. » more information -
Remote Learning with Khan Academy
To address school closures resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak, Khan Academy is offering free, remote learning resources, including practice exercises, practice exams, and instructional videos available in 40 languages. Khan Academy is also hosting … » more information -
Salvation Army
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Salvation Army is continuing to offer emergency assistance, including medicine, food, clothing, transportation, and emergency financial assistance. » more information -
Southern Smoke Emergency Relief Fund
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Southern Smoke Foundation is providing funding to owners and employees of restaurants, bars, or restaurant or bar suppliers that are faced with unforeseen expenses that cannot or will not be covered by … » more information -
United Way 211 Assistance Hotline
211 is a free and confidential telephone service operated by United Way. It connects people across the United States to services and resources available in their local communities—which may include financial or other assistance resulting from lost … » more information -
Eva’s Village
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Eva’s Village is operating a substance abuse and mental health Peer Support Hotline, and providing grab-and-go meals at their Community Kitchen to North Jersey residents in need. » more information -
JBWS
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, JBWS (formerly Jersey Battered Women’s Service) is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related … » more information -
New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence (NJCEDV) is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking … » more information -
Oaks Integrated Care
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Oaks Integrated Care is operating food pantries for low-income individuals in Mt. Holly and Berlin. The pantries provide basic food, clothing, and household provisions, provided sufficient quantities of each are in … » more information -
The Hebrew Free Loan Society of New Jersey
The Hebrew Free Loan Society of New Jersey is providing interest-free loans of up to $7,500 to Jewish residents of Bergen, Essex, Morris, Monmouth, Middlesex, Passaic, Sussex, and Union Counties who are facing financial challenges caused by the … » more information
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