The Urban Institute continues to cover how the coronavirus is affecting communities as new policies unfold in response to the pandemic. Get the latest policy updates.
In the first of a series of podcast episodes on how the pandemic will affect vulnerable populations, Urban researchers discuss how the pandemic affects those experiencing homelessness, those on the edge of becoming homeless, and what policymakers can do to help.
Faith Mitchell explains how philanthropy can help address key vulnerabilities and support the health and recovery of our communities in the short and long term, as it did during the September 11, 2001, response.
Without policy action, Medicare beneficiaries who contract COVID-19 would face not only serious health risks but also substantial financial risks, especially those without supplemental coverage.
A few key policy changes could protect access to public assistance for those already receiving it, help people applying for new benefits, and scale up assistance if the need grows substantially.
Congress passed and the president signed emergency response legislation that includes funds for sick leave, family medical leave, unemployment, and food aid, but notably left out was any assistance for renters and people experiencing homelessness.
