Ep 68: CARES Act - What CRNAs Need to Know About Coronavirus Aid

As we continue to devote our attention to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, let’s move our focus to the aid options for CRNAs. On this episode, we’ll break down the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and explain the ways in which you might be able to get some financial relief during these difficult times.

 

Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-68-cares-act-what-crnas-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-aid/2376/ 

 

Click here to download the PDF with more CARES Act FAQs: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CRNA-FP-BTM-CARES-Act-FAQs-V4.pdf 

 

Today's rundown: 

1:41 – Here’s the topic for this episode.

2:53 – Will CRNAs be able to benefit from the cash payments the stimulus will provide?

4:18 – What options do people have for withdrawing money from retirement accounts?

6:33 – You need to have coronavirus-related reasons for taking advantage of this option.

7:28 – If you’re diagnosed with coronavirus, does it qualify for workers’ comp?

8:16 – Are you still required to take your RMDs this year?

9:38 – What unemployment benefits are available?

12:12 – The loan options available to small business owners.

15:43 – Paycheck protection program could be very beneficial for CRNAs 

22:05 – The government is acting quickly and might be rolling more out.

23:14 – Employee retention credit

25:02 - The AANA is also providing relief

27:32 - Let’s all do little things to help each other