nnounces DFS Will Issue Emergency Regulation to Accelerate Resolution and Payment of Insurance Claims to Help New York Businesses and Consumers Affected by Looting
State is Allowing Drive-In and Drive-Through Graduations Ceremonies
Medical Schools Statewide to Open on June 22nd in Preparation for New Cohorts of Students this Summer and Fall
Mid-Hudson Valley on Track to Enter Phase Two of Reopening Tuesday, June 9th, and Long Island on Track to Enter Phase Two of Reopening Wednesday, June 10th
Confirms 1,048 Additional Coronavirus Cases in New York State – Bringing Statewide Total to 375,133; New Cases in 33 Counties
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the state is expanding COVID-19 testing criteria to include any individual who attended any of the recent protests across the state. The Governor encouraged any individual who attended a protest to get a test. More information on where and how to get tested for COVID-19 is available at https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
The Governor also announced the State Department of Financial Services will issue an emergency regulation to help businesses and consumers who suffered damage from looting and vandalism by requiring New York State-regulated insurance companies to expedite the resolution and payment of related insurance claims based on similar emergency relief applied in the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy. Additional relief provided by the emergency regulation will include allowing policyholders to make immediate repairs to damaged property if necessary to protect health or safety, and to submit claims with reasonable proof of loss, including photos, so businesses don’t have to wait for police reports to file a claim. The emergency regulation will also offer small businesses and consumers the option to resolve disputes through an impartial mediation process paid for by the applicable insurer.