COVID-19 Information & Resources
The Mass General Brigham workforce continues to do an amazing job responding to COVID-19. Across the system, there have been many examples (both on the front lines and remotely), of quality care, innovation, adaptability and dedication. The resources below are tailored to provide support, whether you are coping with issues related to COVID or adjusting to the “new normal”.
Quick Updates
Healthcare & Well-being Supports
EAP News Features
- How Building Resilience Helps You Weather Adversity
- Getting Back on Track with Healthy Eating
- If you want to Improve your Health, Improve your Sleep
- Women are more at Risk for Health Consequences of Drinking
- The Drawbacks of Using Alcohol to Cope
- Why is Everyone Talking about Mindfulness?
Financial & Housing
- The Federal and Boston eviction moratorium are no longer in effect but Massachusetts still has protections in place through March 2023. For full information about housing supports, please refer to EAP COVID-19 Housing section.
- CNBC – Federal Student Loan Pause is Extended
- Navigating Student Loans during and after the Pandemic
- Supports for Tenants and Property Owners during the Pandemic Transition
- Employee Hotline for Mass General Brigham Healthcare Employees and other members:
617-724-8100 –
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.
Sat-Sun 8am-12:00pm. - Reporting your symptoms or illnesses and receiving guidance on when to return to work if you have questions after you have completed the employee illness report using this online tool.
- Health concerns related to potential COVID-19 exposures
- Specific testing for COVID-19
To ensure you and your colleagues are able to enter the building quickly and safely, especially during peak times, please:
- Have your Day Pass ready to show either on your phone or in print at the attestation area by visiting at www.Mass General Brigham.org/covidpass before you arrive.
- To the best of your ability, maintain a distance of six feet between yourself and other staff members when attesting, especially manually.
- When you have completed attestation, immediately put your mask on before proceeding to your work area. Staff are expected to wear masks at all times while on premises.
Booster Shot Information for Employees
Mass General Brigham is also offering booster shots to employees who are eligible per the CDC’s recommendation. Eligible employees may schedule their booster shot appointment at a Mass General Brigham location via COVID Pass.
• You may still get a COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster shot, is in your local community. There are many sites, including CVS and Walgreens, offering free vaccine booster shots. You can search vaccines.gov, visit Mass.gov or Vaccines.nh.gov to find a location near you. You can also text your zip code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233 to find a location.
Document your Vaccine & Booster Status
- If you receive your COVID-19 booster shot at a Mass General Brigham location, your vaccination will automatically be shared with Occupational Health System Services if you previously provided consent to share your COVID-19 vaccination information with HR and Occupational Health during our recent COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
- If you receive a booster at a Mass General Brigham location and have not previously provided consent to share your vaccination information, you can do so now through PeopleSoft. You may also email your COVID-19 booster documentation directly to Occupational Health at PHSOHSCOVID19@partners.org. By providing consent, your vaccine information is accessed from Epic using an automated data extract that only pulls the COVID-19 vaccine and booster information, including vaccine manufacturer and date(s) of administration. No other medical information is accessed.
- If you receive your COVID-19 booster shot at a non-Mass General Brigham location (CVS, Walgreens, etc.), you should submit booster documentation directly to Occupational Health System Services at PHSOHSCOVID19@partners.org for entry into your Occupational Health record. Booster documentation must include name and date of birth.
Human Resources is working on showing booster compliance in PeopleSoft. An update will be provided when this feature becomes available.
Additional information about obtaining a COVID-19 vaccine can be found on The Pulse.
Information on Vaccines – Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Mass.Gov – Commonwealth of Massachusetts Vaccine Information
Massachusetts has a COVID-19 Temporary Emergency Paid Sick Leave program, which went into effect on May 28 2021 and provides all employees with a job-protected, paid leave of absence of up to 40 hours for certain reasons related to COVID-19. Examples of time covered under this program include time off for isolation/quarantine and recovery from COVID, to care for a family member with COVID and for getting COVID vaccinations and any necessary recovery time after vaccination. View the legal notice, which includes a complete list of eligible leave criteria.
Effective June 14 2022, this new leave program replaces the current Mass General Brigham COVID Pay programs for employee illness, testing and recovery. This program covers all employees at all affiliates, including those who work in states other than Massachusetts. Employees currently receiving pay under any Mass General Brigham COVID Pay program will be unaffected.
Review additional information via MGB COVID Pay FAQs, on Ask My HR and Mass.Gov. If you have questions regarding the new law or resulting policy changes, please contact the HR Support Center by opening an online request or calling 1-833-275-6947 during normal business hours.
Multi-Lingual COVID-19 Resources
The Mass General Brigham Employee Assistance Program is available to help you problem-solve financial and housing issues.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has protections in place (recently extended) through March 2023.
- Courts must pause non-payment eviction cases when tenants have pending applications for rental assistance. Click here for information on rental assistance
- Landlords must submit a copy of a Notice to quit attestation form and submission information for any eviction notice for nonpayment of rent given to a residential tenant
General Financial Supports
Housing Financial Assistance
- MA.GOV – COVID Housing Help
- Mass.Gov – Details on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
– This program pertains only to the Pandemic-related financial issues. - Metro Housing Boston-Information and Applications for Financial Housing Assistance (RAFT, ERMA & ERAP)
– These programs offer assistance, even if there are financial issues unrelated to COVID. - Access the Agency Handling ERMA and RAFT by Town
- City of Boston Rental Relief Fund -Eligibility
– Open to Boston residents. Households may only apply for COVID-related rent relief from either the City of Boston or the Commonwealth of MA. - ABCD Rental Assistance – Boston, Malden, Medford
- Mass.Gov – Preventing Foreclosure
- Mass.Gov – COVID – Homeowner Assistance Fund
- FHFA – Extends Forbearance Supports for Home Owners
- Consumer Finance Protection Bureau – Help for homeowners
- Nerd Wallet – COVID-19 Mortgage Relief for Homeowners Facing a Payment Crisis
- CHAPA – COVID-19 Housing Assistance
- Boston.Gov – Office of Housing Stability
– Virtual Clinic for small landlords and tenants: Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Complete the online form to register.
– Virtual walk-in hours to answer your housing questions: Wednesdays from 12 – 2 p.m. Complete the online form to register - Consumer Finance Protection Bureau – Help for renters
- Animal Rescue League – Temporary Pet Housing when Owners Facing Eviction due to COVID-19
- Mass General Brigham EAP – General Housing Crisis Resources
- Mass Legal Help – Information on the Moratorium
- Greater Boston Legal Services – Coronavirus Housing Law Information
617-603-1807 - Covid Eviction Legal Help Project
- Consumer Finance.Gov – Guide to Coronavirus Mortgage Relief
- Consumer Finance.Gov – Guía de opciones para el alivio de hipotecas por el coronavirus
These past 2 + years have required the MGB workforce to cope with fear of COVID, stress, job transitions and adjustments, in addition to challenges with life and family outside of work. We all stepped up to meet the needs we faced. As we continue to address residual stress and navigate the “new normal,” there is support available.
We know from the data that kids and teens are dealing with the consequences of COVID. This includes impacts on learning, social connections and emotional well-being. Although there are no quick or easy solutions, the EAP offers many resources to help you assist your children to heal and thrive again.
- EAP Mental Health Supports for Kids
- Kidshealth.org – Helping Children Cope with Stress
- Kids & Healthy Relationships
- Navigating the Educational System when your Child has Dyslexia or other Learning Disability
- EAP Special Needs Resources for Parents
COVID Childcare Policies
Bright Horizons Backup Care for COVID Exposed Children- Per Bright Horizons policy, exposed children cannot get in home backup care for five days post exposure.
Sittercity in-home childcare – For children who are asymptomatic and test negative, the Sittercity policy is that parents and sitters will have to determine what is best in each circumstance. Parents should clearly communicate expectations during the hiring process.
Bright Horizons & the Traditional Care Centers Implement Test and Stay for child exposures.
MGH Children’s Center
IHP Children’s Quarters
McLean Child Care Center
Children’s Center at Assembly Row
