New York State Forward: Re-Open & Restore Economy
Latest News
- For NYS Lastest Updates click here or Call the NYS Hotline: 1-888-364-3065 or Ask a Question
- New travel guidelines allow out-of-state travelers to “test out” of the mandatory 14-day quarantine
- Click here to sign up to get email updates on the evolving COVID-19 situation from New York State.
- Download the COVID-19 Alert NY app
- Find a Test Site Near You
DFS
- DFS launched a new innovation program called FastForward (6/10/20)
The program is intended to support financial services innovators, includ - ing in the area of insurtech. It is open to both DFS regulated and non-regulated entities. The Department's focus is to help support solutions that promote main street economic recovery, provide healthtech solutions, and promote stronger financial resiliance in the realm of personal household finance. To help innovators connect with the Department, a webpage called DFS Next has been created which includes application forms and guidance.
- DFS Issues 308 Data Call on Commercial Liability Insurance (5/13/20)
- DFS Superintendent, Linda Lacewell, Op-Ed on COVID-19 Priorities for Recovery (4/21/20)
NYIA
- How Covid-19 Will Change the Insurance Landscape and the Implications for InsurTech PDF (6/25/20)
- NYIA Testimony Regarding Insurance Issues & COVID-19 (5/13/20)
- NYIA Hosted Webinar: What Employers Need to Know Part 2 Video | PDF (5/13/20)
- NYIA Co-signed Letter to Gov. Cuomo - Limitation on COVID Liability (5/12/20)
- NYIA Hosted Webinar: What Employers Need to Know Part 1 Video | PDF (5/6/20)
Governor Cuomo Announcements
Go to forward.ny.gov to find out: Which phase of reopening your region is in; the industry guidance for each phase; regional dashboards for monitoring how the virus is being contained; and information on loans for small businesses.
Regions in phase four will be permitted to hold social gatherings of up to 50 people; and indoor religious gatherings will be allowed at up to 33 percent of the indoor site's capacity.
- 8 States Added to Incoming Travel Advisory (6/30/20)
- All Individuals Traveling from States with Significant Community Spread of COVID-19 Quarantine for 14 Days (6/25/20)
- Businesses Authorized to Deny Entry to Individuals Not Wearing Mask (5/28/20)
- E.O. No. 202.38, Expiration Date is now July 6. (6/6/20)
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Regions
- Phase 4 Guidance (6/24/20)
- Five Regions on Track to Enter Phase 4 of Reopening Friday (6/24/20)
- Phase 3 Regions Allows Gatherings of up to 25 People (6/15/20)
- Phase 3 Begins Friday for 5 NY Regions (6/11/20)
- Regional Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard (6/9/20)
- Phase 3 Industry Guidance Available (6/9/20)
- Outdoor Graduations of up to 150 People Allowed Beginning June 26th (6/6/20)
- Outdoor Dining Can Resume (6/3/20)
- Capital Region Begin Phase Two of Reopening (6/2/20)
- Mandates for Businesses to Reopen (5/29/20)
- Phase II Industry Guidelines (5/29/20)
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Mid-Hudson Valley Region can begin Phase 1 of Reopening (5/26/20)
- Capital Region can begin Phase I of Reopening (5/19/20)
- Western New York Begin Reopening Tuesday (5/18/20)
- Capital Region Expected to Reopen this Week (5/18/20)
- New Testing Locations and Criteria (5/18/20)
- EO No. 202.31 Extends a multitude of provisions until May 29. (5/18/20)
- Fifth Region Hits Benchmark to Begin Reopening (5/14/20)
- Mandates for Businesses to Re-Open (5/14/20)
- Capital Region Loses Ground in COVID-19 Reopening Effort (5/13/20)
- North Country Hits Benchmark to Begin Reopening (5/13/20)
- Industries Reopening by Phase (5/12/20)
- Regional Monitoring Dashboard (5/11/20)
- 3 New York Regions to Begin Reopening May 15 (5/11/20)
- Finger Lakes, Southern Tier (Binghamton, Ithaca, Elmira) & Mohawk Valley
- A Guide to Reopening New York & Building Back Better (5/11/20)
- Building NY Better (5/6/20)
- Priority Industries for Reopening (5/5/20)
- Where Do Regions Stand (5/5/20)
- Reopening Economies (5/5/20)
- Requirements for Regions to Reopen (5/4/20)
- Reqirements for Businesses to Reopen (5/4/20)
- Regional Coordination (5/4/20)
- Joint Multi-State Purchasing Consortium Agreement (5/3/20)
- Contact Tracing Pilot Program (4/30/20)
- Additional Guidelines for Phased Plan to Reopen New York (4/28/20)
- Advisory Board for Business Reopening (4/28/20)
- Phased Plan to Reopen New York (4/26/20)
- Regional Plan Announced (4/13/20)
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Other
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Education
CDC Guidelines
Industry Guidance & Reopening
Mandates for Businesses to Reopen
(6/8/20) UPDATED
The New York State Department of Health has issued reopening guideline documents for industries allowed to reopen. These guidelines are minimum requirements only and any employer is free to provide additional precautions or increased restrictions. These guidelines are based on the best-known public health practices at the time of each Phase of the State’s reopening, and the documentation upon which these guidelines are based can and does change frequently. The Responsible Parties are accountable for adhering to all local, state and federal requirements relative their business activities. The Responsible Parties are also accountable for staying current with any updates to these requirements, as well as incorporating same into any business activities and/or Site Safety Plan.
Business Interruption Insurance
Consumers and Small Businesses Resources
DFS Insurer Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic
- DFS Emergency Regulation 216 (Carries out Executive Order 202.13 (Moratorium regarding cancellations, non-renewals, and conditional renewals) and outlines provisions in relation to policyholder financial hardship as a result of COVID-19.)
- DFS Press Release Regarding Regulation 216
- NYIA’s FAQs on Regulation 216 (4/13/20)
- NYIA’s Clarification on DFS Emergency Regulation 216 Expiration Dates (4/28/20)
- DFS FAQs Regulation 216
- Notice to Policyholders
- DFS Guidelines for COVID Refunds-Automobile Insurance Premium Refund Filings (4/24/20)
- DFS FAQs Regarding Extensions & Filings
- DFS FAQs on Producer Licensing
- DFS Circular Letter No. 7 on Operational and Financial Risk (3/10/20)
- DFS Guidance Regarding Electronic Signatures, Transactions, and Filings with DFS (3/26/20)
- Viral Impact: Insurance Implications of COVID-19 Presentation (Video) (PDF) (3/26/20)
Employers and Employees
Cleaning and Disinfecting
- CDC Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
- CDC Cleaning and Disinfection for Non-Emergency Transport Vehicles
Face Coverings and Masks
- Governor Cuomo Announces Mandate to Provide Employees with Masks
- CDC Cloth Face Coverings
- CDC DIY Cloth Face Coverings Video
Paid Sick Leave
Prepare, Plan and Respond
Governor Cuomo's Executive Orders
- No. 205 Quarantine Restrictions on Travelers Arriving in New York (6/24/20)
- No. 202.38 Extends Executive Order 202.13 to July 6. This executive order, and corresponding emergency regulation, provide for policyholders, who demonstrate a financial hardship, a moratorium on cancellations, nonrenewals and conditional renewals as well as premium deferrals. Given the amount of changes and extensions related to Executive Order 202.13 and the emergency regulation, NYIA reached out to the Governor’s office for confirmation on the most recent extension. The Governor’s counsel has confirmed to NYIA that this latest executive order extends the date to July 6. (6/6/20)
- No. 202.35 Extends a multitude of provisions put in place by previous orders until June 28, 2020. (6/3/20)
- No. 202.34 Authorizes businesses to deny entry to individuals not wearing a mask. (5/28/20)
- No. 202.31 Extends a multitude of provisions put in place by previous orders until May 29, 2020. (5/14/20)
- Provided, however, that effective at 12:01 a.m. on May 15, 2020 that the reductions and restrictions on the in-person workforce at non-essential businesses or other entities shall no longer apply to Phase One industries (Construction, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, Retail - (Limited to curbside or in-store pickup or drop off); Manufacturing and Wholesale Trade).
- Such businesses or entities must be operated subject to the guidance promulgated by the DOH;
- Only those businesses or entities in a region that meets the prescribed public health and safety metrics, as determined by the Department of Health, will be eligible for reopening.
- No. 202.28 Extends a multitude of provisions that were put in place by previous orders. All property and casualty provisions in Executive Order 202.13, which were further extended in Executive Order 202.14 until May 7, have now been extended until June 6, 2020. (5/7/20)
- No. 202.18 Mandate all people in New York to wear masks or face coverings when operating or taking public or private transportation carriers or riding in for-hire vehicles.(4/17/20)
- No. 202.17 Mandate all people in New York to wear masks or face coverings in public. (4/15/20)
- No. 202.16 Mandate Businesses to Provide Employees with Masks. (4/12/20)
- No. 202.14 Extends previously issued Executive Orders (including Executive Order 202.13) until May 7, 2020. (4/7/20)
- No. 202.13 Creates moratorium regarding cancellations, non-renewals, and conditional renewals. (3/29/20)
- No. 202.8 All businesses shall reduce the in-person workforce at any work locations by 100%. (3/18/20)
- No. 202.7 Allowing a document to be notarized using audio-visual technology as long as a list of conditions are met. (3/19/20)
- No. 202.6 All businesses shall reduce the in-person workforce at any work locations by 50%. (3/18/20)
No. 202.4 Allowing non-essential personnel to be able to work from home or take leave without charging accruals. (3/16/20) - No. 202 Declaring a Disaster Emergency in the State of New York (3/7/20)