COVID-19 Resource Guide

Business

Federal:

• U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA): The SBA provides low-interest, long-term Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EDIL) to small businesses and private non-profit organizations. 

SBA Guidance for Businesses in Responding to COVID-19

SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to COVID-19

3 Step Loan Process: An Overview of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Application Process

Disaster Loan Assistance Application

SBA Houston District Office – COVID -19 – Guidance for Small Businesses (daily webinars and Q&A)

*If applying for an EIDL loan, the SBA recommends using Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge*

• Federal Reserve: Commercial Paper Funding Facility to support the flow of credit to households and businesses

FRB Press Release

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS):

COVID-19 General Info

IRS Payment Plan

IRS Payment Deadline Extended 

State:

• Office of the Governor: Visit their website for a comprehensive list of resources and important COVID-19 updates.

• Texas Workforce Commission (TWC): Visit their website for resources available to  employers and job seekers impacted by the COVID-19.

• Resources for Employers 

• Resources for Job Seekers 

  • If an individual’s employment has been affected by COVID-19 they may apply for benefits either online by using the Unemployment Benefits Services (UBS) or by calling TWC at 800.939.6631 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday. UBS can be accessed at any time. For additional information, visit TWC’s website.

  • Shared Work Program

• Texas Department of Insurance (TDI): Visit their website for an overview of insurance-related questions related to COVID-19. 

Other: 

• The Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) provided guidance to those directly or indirectly impacted.

• Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are an alternative source of finance for small businesses. For additional information, please visit with each organization: 

  • PeopleFund

  • LiftFund

  • BCL of Texas

  • Opportunity Finance Network: CDFI Locator Tool

• SBA Lender Match: Connects Small Business with Participating SBA-approved Lenders

• Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provides counseling to small businesses throughout Texas. For a list of resources to manage the impact and recovery, visit their website.

• SCORE has chapters throughout Texas and provides in-person and virtual counseling and mentorship. They have also published resources and information to support small business, including: 

  • The COVID-19 Economic Impact: Will Business Interruption Insurance Help (& What Are My Other Options)?

  • How Small Businesses Can Prepare for the COVID-19

• The U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Combating Coronavirus

  • U.S. Chamber Disaster Help Desk 

  • Summary of Congressional Action on COVID-19

• National Restaurant Association: Coronavirus Information and Resources

• National Retail Federation: Coronavirus Resources for Retailers

• NFIB: Small Business Resources in Response to Coronavirus

• Texas Producers Association: COVID-19 Update

Healthcare

Federal:

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS): Is granting certain waivers and suspended non-emergency survey inspections. 

CMS Press Release

FAQs for Individuals, Providers and Insurers

CMS Current Emergencies- COVID-19 guidance and additional information  

Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans

Medicare Coverage and Payment 

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

  National Stockpile

COVID 19-specific information 

• Small Business Administration (SBA): The SBA provides low-interest, long-term Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EDIL) to small businesses and private non-profit organizations. 

SBA Guidance for Businesses in Responding to COVID-19

SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to COVID-19

3 Step Loan Process: An Overview of the Disaster Loan Program Application Process

Disaster Loan Assistance Application

State:

• Office of the Governor: 

  • Waived certain regulations and directed the Texas Department of Insurance to issue an emergency rule that will allow telemedicine visits for patients with state-regulated plans to be paid the same as in-office visit for insurance purposes. 

  • Fast-tracking temporary licensing for out-of-state physicians, physicians assistants, retired physicians and nurses to assist with in-person and telemedicine services

• Texas Department of Insurance: Visit their website for an overview of insurance-related questions related to COVID-19. 

• Texas Department of Agriculture/State Office of Rural Health (SORH): To contact SORH, email: ruralhealth@texasagriculture.gov. 

Communities & Individuals 

Communities:

• Resources Guide to COVID-19 for Government Leaders 

• Office of the Governor COVID-19 Executive Orders

• Texas Department of State Health Services: COVD-19 Communication Tools

Families/Individuals: 

• Center for Disease and Control (CDC): COVID – 19 

• Meals for Kids

TxSchools.gov: Meals for Students 

School Meal Finder (map)

• Texas Workforce Commission (TWC): Visit their website for resources available to  employers and job seekers impacted by the COVID-19.

• Resources for Job Seekers 

  • If an individual’s employment has been affected by COVID-19 they may apply for benefits either online by using the Unemployment Benefits Services (UBS) or by calling TWC at 800.939.6631 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday. UBS can be accessed at any time. For additional information, visit TWC’s website.