COVID-19 Testing Billing Protections for Uninsured Individuals
Yesterday, the Baker-Polito Administration issued a public health order to prevent uninsured individuals from receiving surprise bills and copays because of a COVID-19 test. The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides a number of protections...
COVID-19 symptoms? Find a test site
This new interactive map provides an easy way to locate a COVID-19 test site, for those experiencing symptoms or who have been in close contact recently with a COVID-positive individual: mass.gov/CovidTestMap
Advisory Regarding Face Coverings and Cloth Masks
There are many things that you can do to help protect yourself and others from becoming infected with COVID-19. People who show no symptoms of illness may still be able to spread COVID-19. A face covering may help prevent you from spreading COVID-19 to other people. A...
Face Covering Guidance MAY 29
In line with updated CDC face covering guidance, the Administration will rescind the current face covering order and issue a new face covering advisory effective May 29. Non-vaccinated individuals are advised to continue wearing face masks and to continue distancing...
Administration to Lift COVID Restrictions May 29, State to Meet Vaccination Goal by Beginning of June
he Baker-Polito Administration announced that the Commonwealth is on track to meet the goal of vaccinating 4.1 million residents by the first week of June and all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted effective May 29. The Commonwealth’s face covering order...
COVID-19 Employer Vaccination Program
The Commonwealth’s Employer Vaccination Program More than 255 million COVID vaccines have been delivered in the United States. Getting vaccinated will protect yourself and your loved ones. Getting vaccinated will save lives and protect your employee community. The...
Partners with Project Bread and Shah Foundation to Launch Pandemic EBT
P-EBT is administered by the DTA and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Funds through the program will be issued in the coming weeks, beginning with households with active Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cases. Nearly half of...
COVID-19 and Evictions
Your Landlord Should Not Try to Evict You On March 10, 2020 Governor Baker declared a state of emergency to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Since then Massachusetts courts have reduced operations and are only open for emergency filings. This means most...
Food Security Resources
Potential clients can check eligibility in about 10 seconds and/or apply for SNAP benefits online at DTAConnect.com. Clients can check their case status, see an EBT card balance, upload and submit documents and more on DTAConnect.com and DTA Connect mobile app....
Barnstable BACK TO SCHOOL
Reopening Our Schools Our goal for the fall is to reopen Barnstable Public Schools by prioritizing the health and safety of our students and staff. Our reopening plans are informed by guidance from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and...
DESE Launches Public Awareness Campaign as Students Head Back to School
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) today announced that next week, it will launch a public awareness campaign to help remind parents, students and teachers that everyone needs to do their part to keep each other healthy and safe as the school...
Initial Fall School Reopening Guidance
With this memo, we are providing districts and schools with initial guidance on reopening for the fall. In this guidance, we: • Clearly state our goal for this fall: the safe return of as many students as possible to in-person school settings, to maximize learning and...
MA COVID Operating Standards Updated 9-28-2020
Safety Standards and Checklist: Indoor and Outdoor Events Reopening Phase III mandatory safety standards, recommended best practices and a checklist for indoor and outdoor events. UPDATED: September 22, 2020 | EFFECTIVE: September 28, 2020 These workplace safety...
Extension of Administrative Tax Relief for Local Businesses
On Tuesday, Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Robert DeLeo announced an extension of administrative tax relief measures for local businesses that have been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak,...
COVID Safe Practices Concern Form
DPH has posted a COVID Safe Practices Concern Form for individuals who wish to report concerns about non- compliance with the Commonwealth’s travel advisory quarantine, face covering, gathering, or other public health rules. DPH or a local board of health may follow...
Free Legal Help with Social Security Issues During COVID-19 Crisis
South Coastal Counties Legal Services (SCCLS) and the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts (JCSEM) continue to provide free civil legal aid to low income families and other vulnerable members of our community. While our physical offices are closed, staff members...
Running Essential Errands during COVID-19
Grocery Shopping, Take-Out, Banking, Getting Gas, and Doctor Visits. As communities across the United States take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs,...
Raising a grandchild on your Social Security benefits? Claim $500 child credit
Raising a grandchild on your Social Security benefits? Even if you qualify to get an Economic Impact Payment automatically, use the #IRS Non-Filers’ tool as soon as possible to claim $500 per qualifying child: http://irs.gov/nonfilereip
Changes have been implemented at COMM Fire
A message from C.O.MM Fire Chief Mike Winn COVID-19 is real and emerging threat to all of us and our beloved communities. My advice to pass on to all of you is follow the guidance from the Governor and stay home. The uncertainties and concerns with COVID-19 challenge...
Report COVID-19 Fraud – New Website
The Department of Justice is remaining vigilant in detecting, investigating, and prosecuting wrongdoing related to the crisis. In a memo to U.S. Attorneys, Attorney General Barr said, "The pandemic is dangerous enough without wrongdoers seeking to profit from public...
Sign Up for Barnstable’s Emergency Notification System
What is CodeRED and why is it important to me? CodeRED is a new emergency notification service by which town officials can notify Barnstable residents and businesses by telephone, cellular phone, text message, or electronic mail about time‐sensitive emergency...
Barnstable County Continues to Prepare for Increased Number of COVID-19 Cases
BARNSTABLE (MA) March 20, 2020 – The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) held a conference call on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. to review the current COVID-19 conditions and to discuss preparation efforts in the county. Agencies...
No Visitors at Barnstable County jail
Barnstable County jail is not allowing visitors or volunteers inside the facility due to COVID-19, and all programs for inmates from outside organizations has stopped. No visitors or volunteers are allowed inside the facility, and all programs for inmates from outside...
Barnstable County Health & Environment Updates
As of today, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, there are 2 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Barnstable County. Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment Director Sean O’Brien offers this statement to our communities on Cape Cod: “Barnstable County continues to...
How to talk to kids about the coronavirus
Find out what information your child is getting. “What they’re hearing may not be factual, so it’s important to know where they’re getting their information,” he said. “Older children are on social media and younger children may be talking about the news with their...
Individual Artist, Cultural Educator, Cultural Organization COVID-19 Impact Survey
The Mass Cultural Council is collecting data on how COVID-19 is impacting artists; arts and cultural educators; and cultural organizations. If you are an artist or arts/cultural educator, please take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7SPY5Z3 If you are a...
Quick Guide to State & Federal Assistance Programs
Economic Impact Direct Cash Payment $1200 pp + $500 per child, with some limits Traditional State UI benefits Quarantined, laid off, furloughed, or workplace shut down temporarily Federal Pandemic U/I Assistance New Federal benefits, includes $600 week boost &...
Get a Library Card TODAY
If you don’t yet have a CLAMS library card, you can now register online and start downloading ebooks or use databases immediately. Go to https://library.clamsnet.org/selfreg Here are some additional things to know during the closure: All libraries on the Cape are...
Barnstable Word Search games from Park Happy!
Here at Parking Management, we are all about engaging our community in various ways never thought of before, and doing so in a fun way! Many different town departments assist you every day when you park in Barnstable, even if you don't know it. To learn more about...
RMV – COVID-19 Information
Important updates from the Registry of Motor Vehicles: March 24, 2020 Massachusetts RMV Announces Transition to Suspension Hearings by Phone and Appointment-Only Reservation System for Required In-Person Transactions, Effective This Afternoon Issuance of New REAL IDs...
Travel Advisory: Level 4
Travel Advisory: Level 4 - The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the US should arrange for...
COVID-19 Update: Ferry Capacity Reductions
Starting tomorrow - Thursday, March 19 th - Hy-Line ferries are reducing passenger capacities on the Nantucket ferries to allow for the opportunity for appropriate social distancing. This change will not affect any pre-existing reservations. READ MORE >>...