COVID-19 Resources
Below is a list of resources that may be helpful to you and/or your business. This list is not all-inclusive as things are evolving quickly. We will try our best to keep you informed with updated resources as they emerge. From our agency to you, please stay safe and know that we are here to help!
COVID-19 Hotline - (844) 442-2681
CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/
NATIONAL & STATE LEVEL RESOURCES
President Trump updates - https://www.whitehouse.gov/
Governor Kemp updates - https://gov.georgia.gov/
Georgia Department of Public Health - https://dph.georgia.gov/
SNAP/Food Stamps - https://dfcs.georgia.gov/food-stamps
Women, Infants & Children SNP - https://dph.georgia.gov/WIC
Expanded FMLA - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla/pandemic
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) has adopted an emergency Rule 300-2-4-0.5 Partial Claims, effective March 16, 2020. The rule mandates all Georgia employers to file partial claims online on behalf of their employees for any week during which an employee (full-time/part-time) works less than full-time due to a partial or total company shutdown caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Any employer found to be in violation of this rule will be required to reimburse GDOL for the full amount of unemployment insurance benefits paid to the employee. - https://www.dol.state.ga.us/fileaclaim/
Small Business Association (SBA) Loans - https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
LOCAL RESOURCES
CARRIER RESOURCES
Many carriers have implemented payment arrangements and placed a hold on cancellations for non-pays as directed by the various Insurance Commissioner offices.
Eastern Alliance Insurance has prepared the following webpage on the impact of Workers Compensation issues and COVID-19. It is full of excellent resources for all businesses even if not insured through Eastern Alliance - www.EasternAlliance.com/Coronavirus_and_Workers_Comp
Utica National Insurance is offering a free training program to help businesses respond to exposure and illness caused by COVID-19. The program covers OSHA, FMLA, and ADA regulations. It is exclusive to Utica National policyholders. If interested, please email JJKeller@uticanational.com.