NewYork-Presbyterian health system in New York City has launched the NYP COVID Support Care Fund to help employees experiencing financial hardships during the pandemic, according to an internal memo obtained by Becker's Hospital Review.
Employees with a financial hardship directly attributable to the public health crisis may apply for a grant of up to $5,000 through the fund, according to the memo, which health system executives sent to staff April 17.
Financial difficulties due to COVID-19 include rent/mortgage, car payments, funeral expenses and other challenges.
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