Helpful Resources

Links to help you find the information you need

For Members

State Departments of Health

Visit the CDC website. Other excellent sources of information include the following:

• The Massachusetts Department of Health
• The Rhode Island Department of Public Health
• The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
• Connecticut Department of Public Health

Health insurance resources

• If you are on MassHealth: Your coverage is protected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more from MassHealth.
• Can I still apply for MassHealth? Walk-in enrollment centers are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how to apply for MassHealth coverage online here.
• Special Enrollment Period in Rhode Island: A special enrollment period is now available for uninsured Rhode Islanders seeking health care coverage. Learn more from HealthSource RI. 
• Extended Enrollment Period in Massachusetts: An extended enrollment period is now available for uninsured Massachusetts residents seeking health care coverage. Learn more from the MA Health Connector.

Mental and behavioral health care resources

• SAMSHA: Help for coping with disaster distress
• NAMI: What you should know about mental and behavioral health during the COVID-19 pandemic
• SmartRecovery: For members in recovery looking for online and virtual support
• Shatterproof: For members in recovery programs looking for virtual meetings
• USA.gov: For caregiver support

People living with disabilities

• CDC: What People with Disabilities and Care Providers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
• VaxAbilities: Disability-friendly COVID-19 vaccination events and resources across Massachusetts
• Massachusetts: COVID-19 resources for people with developmental disabilities
• Rhode Island: COVID-19 resources and general information
• New Hampshire: COVID-19 and people with disabilities: updates, general info and resources
• Connecticut: Covid-19 resources for individuals with disabilities

Expecting and new parents

Pregnancy guidance during COVID-19 for new moms, a mother-to-be, midwife, or doula:

• CDC
• Every Mother Counts

Health and wellness resources

• Dealing with worry and anxiety about the coronavirus
• Tips for restless and boredom while stuck at home   
• Steps to protect your kids  
• Tips to stay connected if you are feeling lonely 
• Tips for staying active at home 
• Caring for someone with the coronavirus 
• Guidelines for a healthy diet 
• Thoughts on common questions about testing 

Food assistance

Project Bread provides free meals and delivery in selected school districts offering prepackaged meals for school-age children. 

The Greater Boston Food Bank  partners with hunger-relief agencies, including food pantries, community meal programs and direct distribution programs across Eastern Massachusetts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Financial assistance 

Massachusetts Transitional Assistance

For Employers

• Massachusetts COVID-19 Guidance for Businesses
• Rhode Island COVID-19 Business Checklist
• Small Business Association Paycheck Protection Program
• OSHA Guidance on How to Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
• CDD Guidance on Gusiness Response to COVID-19  

For Providers

Behavioral health resources

• Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) Provider Frequently Asked Questions - Tufts Health Together
• Applied Behavioral Analysis Provider Frequently Asked Questions - Tufts Health Together