Report 2: Together Apart, Coronavirus & Appalachia
SHARING INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL APPALACHIA AND THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS: State and Federal Government AgenciesInformation may be subject to change due to Federal legislation. ACF will be updating as we receive details. Please send information from your area as well as any corrections.Before going to any facility providing testing or care, phone ahead if at all possible. If you have a primary care physician, call her/him first.
KentuckyKentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) COVID-19 Hotline (800) 722-5725www.kycovid19.ky.gov has comprehensive links to Commonwealth of Kentucky information.
TennesseeTennessee Department of Education: COVID-19 hotline is available for district leaders 629-888-5898 or toll free 833-947-2115. The hotline is available Monday-Friday 6:30 am – 4:30pm CST. Or, email: K12.health@tn.govTennessee Department of Health: Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 Public Information Number 877-857-2945 Available 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. CST Dailyhttps://covid.knoxcountytn.gov/ extensive information about Covid-19 virusLocations of TN “Assessment” Sites:https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov/remote-assessment-sites.html
VirginiaVirginia Department of Health is monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus-updates/ Extensive links to benefits as well disease information.
West VirginiaWest Virginia State Government Resources for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Federal resources will expand as a result of the legislation now being discussed in Congress. Watch for an update as the new information becomes available.
Assistance with eligibility for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid programs, go to this page and enter your zip code for nearby help: https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/#/If you have lost your job and it provided health insurance which no longer covers you, you MAY be eligible for coverage through the Care Act (ACA). The Federal Government’s Healthcare.gov website has information on special enrollment conditions; https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/special-enrollment-period/None of the Central Appalachian states have reopened ACA enrollment to all otherwise eligible. For assistance in those states:
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/n-coronavirus/
Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19#main-content
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-issues/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Coronavirus (COVID-19)https://www.cdc.gov/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html 1 (800) 232-4636 (800-CDC-INFO)Status of situation and recommendations https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/summary.htmlWhat To Do if You Are Sick https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.htmlHelp from non-profits: Our next report page will cover many non-profit agencies providing services during this crisis: Non-profit health providers will be struggling to meet existing health care needs even as Covad-19 puts additional pressure on providers. Please send us local non-profits in your area to include.Remote Area Medical (RAM) free clinics have been cancelled until May 28. This is a serious problem because of the care they provide to so many underserved communities.
Contact Walter@appalachiancommunityfund.org with corrections or updates.
