Instructions for Employee Attestation - New York State Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus (Hwb) Program - New York

This document was released by New York State Department of Health and contains the most recent official instructions for Employee Attestation - New York State Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus (Hwb) Program .

FAQ

Q: What is the Employee Attestation?
A: The Employee Attestation is a document that needs to be completed by eligible health care and mental hygiene workers in New York State.

Q: What is the New York State Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus (HWB) Program?
A: The HWB Program is a program that provides financial bonuses to eligible health care and mental hygiene workers in New York State.

Q: Who is eligible for the HWB Program?
A: Eligible workers include those who were employed in eligible facilities and positions between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020.

Q: What is the purpose of the Employee Attestation?
A: The Employee Attestation is used to confirm that the worker meets the eligibility criteria for the HWB Program.

Q: When should the Employee Attestation be completed?
A: The Employee Attestation should be completed and submitted as soon as possible, but no later than February 5, 2021.

Q: What documents are required to support the Employee Attestation?
A: Workers are required to provide supporting documents such as pay stubs or W-2 forms to verify their employment.

Q: What happens after the Employee Attestation is submitted?
A: After the Employee Attestation is submitted, it will be reviewed and verified by the HWB Program staff.

Q: When will eligible workers receive the bonus payment?
A: The bonus payment is expected to be issued in spring 2021 to eligible workers.