Reminders of benefits & programs being offered
3/26/2020 1:04:09 PM
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Governor Walz held a press call with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 to provide updates on COVID-19 and remind Minnesotans of some of the benefits and programs Minnesota is offering during the pandemic:
MNsure – Last week, Governor Walz and MNsure announced a 30-day special enrollment period (SEP) for qualified individuals who are currently without insurance as a result of the growth of COVID-19 cases. The SEP opened on March 23 and runs through April 21. It will allow uninsured individuals 30 days to enroll in health insurance coverage through the MNsure website.
Unemployment Insurance – We know the hardships and stress this pandemic is bringing to families and folks throughout the state. The Governor highlighted the state’s unemployment insurance program and described how it quickly serves employees who are unable to work as a result of COVID-19.
Individual Tax Filing extension – Minnesotans filing their annual Minnesota Individual Income Tax return for tax year 2019 now have until Wednesday, July 15, 2020, to file and make their payments without any penalties or interest.
Small business assistance – Yesterday, the Governor established a Small Business Emergency Loan Program for businesses affected by COVID-19. DEED’s emergency loan program will help Minnesota small business owners who need immediate assistance during COVID-19 closures.
Suspension of evictions – The Governor also announced an executive order on March 23, 2020, which clarifies that landlords and financial institutions cannot begin eviction proceedings that would remove tenants from stable housing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thank you to our essential workers - Also, the Governor took the opportunity during his press call today to thank Minnesota’s essential workers—like our health care workforce, child care providers, truck drivers, grocers, delivery services, and utility operators, and so many others, who are helping and leading our communities through this very challenging time.
The Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing thanks:
Nic Zapko for ASL talent.
Maria Dively for voiceover.
Keystone Interpreting Solutions for film production.
