COVID-19 RESOURCES

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

This is an extremely long and complicated bill, we have tried to simplify it in our CARES Act summary. We also have the following additional resources and info:

• Summary of the Small Business Loan Program Expansion
• Explanation of the Payroll Protection Program
• Calculation walk through and examples for the Paycheck Protection Program
• PPP Forgiveness Calculations (see June 3, 2020 update)
• Paycheck Protection Program application form
• Instructions for complete the Paycheck Protection Program application
• Info on Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
• Forms needed to file for a SBA and EIDL loans
• Online Application for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
• Explanation of the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund

Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act (FFCRA)

A summary of the Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act can be found here. Additional resources include:

•  Printable notice for your employees regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act from the Department of Labor

HR Guidelines

• General HR guidelines for staff during the coronavirus outbreak
• Reasonable precautions if you decide to stay open
• Mass Claims for Unemployment Benefits

Healthcare Delivery Guidelines

• COVID Exposure Risk Assessment and Recommended Guidelines

Telehealth Guidelines

• Summary of the telehealth service changes
• Read our article in ROB
• View our webinar or telehealth (50 minutes)

Payment Changes

• CMS Accelerated and Advance Payment Program
• HHS Grants Attestation Portal

Texas Specific Legislation

• Summary of the Relaxation of Texas Optometry Board Rules regarding telehealth
• Info on the Texas Workforce Commission’s Shared Work Program and how to reduce layoffs and help your staff

FAQ Page

• Click here for answers to frequently asked questions about legislation, HR, and TeleHealth