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Kersha Cartwright, a spokeswoman for the Georgia Department of Labor, said the office "is encouraging employees to work with their employers on a safe return-to-work plan."

As Governors Urge Businesses To Reopen, Workers May Be Pushed Off Unemployment

11:47am April 29, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

Employees who refuse to return to work out of concern for their safety will lose state and federal benefits. It's a predicament millions will soon face as lawmakers set to restart their economies.

Hospitals are receiving federal aid through the CARES Act. But will it be enough?

U.S. Hospitals Hit By Financial 'Triple Whammy' During Coronavirus Pandemic

5:04pm April 23, 2020

by Ailsa Chang

The CEO and president of the American Hospital Association says members are losing billions due to the cost of treating COVID-19, the rise in uninsured and loss of revenue from elective procedures.

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Emergency medical technicians wheel a patient into the ER of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Emergency hospitalizations related to COViD-19 can be costly. Fine print in the HHS rules regarding the CARES Act seem to spare patients at least some o

In Fine Print, HHS Seems To Have Banned Surprise Medical Bills During The Pandemic

8:26pm April 17, 2020

by Emmarie Huetteman

Guidance regarding the CARES Act says health care providers who take emergency funds aren't allowed to "balance bill" coronavirus patients ― and every patient is a possible COVID-19 patient.

A Yonkers Fire Department EMT wears full personal protective equipment during the coronavirus shutdown in Westchester County, New York. County leaders across the country say they need help paying for essential services as the shutdown continues.

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Counties Say They Need More Federal Money To Stay Solvent Amid Coronavirus Shutdowns

7:14pm April 15, 2020

by Greg Allen

Counties say declining tax revenues are hitting their budgets hard so they need federal money to keep fighting the virus and providing other essential services.

Seattle musician Begin Nora has lost all her income in the coronavirus pandemic. With three teenagers to feed, she and her husband are eager to get the emergency government money.

How To Get Your $1,200 Emergency Payment Faster — But Watch Out For Debt Collectors

5:07pm April 13, 2020

by Chris Arnold

The federal government has begun sending $1,200 checks to millions of Americans. But some who need the money the most may have trouble actually getting it, and debt collectors may want it too.

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About 90% of households — approximately 165 million — will benefit from direct payments, according to the Tax Policy Center.

Show Me the Relief Money – No Promises On When Coronavirus Checks Are Coming

9:11pm March 26, 2020

Under the plan, single people earning incomes below $75,000 will receive as much as $1,200. The White House says it will issue funds in three weeks but experts say it could take months for some.

Congress Approved The $2 Trillion Relief Package. When Can I Expect My Check?

7:18pm March 26, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

Under the plan, single people earning incomes below $75,000 will receive as much as $1,200. The White House says it will issue funds in three weeks but experts say it could take months for some.