
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations and Transportation
Anyone age six months and up may receive a free COVID-19 vaccination. Booster shots are available to those age five and up as well, five months after your initial second dose. Anyone age 12 and older (Pfizer) or 18 and older (Moderna) are eligible to receive a new bivalent booster that was updated to be more effective against new strains of the virus. Anyone age six months and older can receive the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.
Walk-in appointments are accepted at many sites. You may also visit ourshot.in.gov if you prefer to make an appointment or call 2-1-1 if you need assistance.
Indiana University Health is offering free rides to any COVID-19 vaccine site in the state. If you need transportation to your vaccine appointment, call 888-IUHEALTH (888-484-3258) and choose option 9. Learn more.
Free At-Home and PCR COVID-19 Tests
Every home in the country is eligible to order four free at-home rapid antigen COVID-19 tests from USPS.com. The tests are completely free and will usually ship in 7–12 days. There will be no shipping costs and you won’t need to enter a credit card number. There is a limit of one order per residential address. Order your tests now.
Your health insurance company will pay you back for up to eight at-home tests per month for each person on the plan. Learn more about insurance reimbursement.
Additionally, no-cost antigen and PCR COVID-19 tests are available to everyone in the U.S., including the uninsured, at more than 20,000 sites nationwide. Find a nearby testing location.
Need Help? Call Indiana 2-1-1
For Hoosiers in need of help accessing local resources in Monroe County, Indiana 2-1-1 has a team of Community Navigators available to provide expert referrals to services in our community. 2-1-1 Community Navigators are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you with a variety of resources such as food and clothing, mental health and addiction services, healthcare, housing and utility assistance, education and employment, parenting support, tax assistance, and more. Learn more.
Low-Cost, High-Speed Internet Access
Struggling to pay for internet service? The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal benefit program designed to help you afford the internet access you need for work, school, healthcare, and more. The federal program provides increased access to broadband internet and connected devices for qualifying income-eligible households. If your household is eligible, you can receive a monthly discount on your internet bill (up to $30 per month), and a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer through a participating provider. Check to see if you qualify, apply, and find a provider near you.
Student Loan Debt Relief and Forgiveness
Student Loan Debt Relief
Federal student loan payments are paused through until 60 days after a Supreme Court ruling on student loan forgiveness or June 30, 2023, whichever occurs first. In addition, U.S. Department of Education will provide up to $20,000 in debt cancellation to Pell Grant recipients with loans held by the Department of Education and up to $10,000 in debt cancellation to non-Pell Grant recipients if the Supreme Court rules in favor of loan forgiveness. Borrowers are eligible for this relief if their individual income is less than $125,000 or $250,000 for households. Learn more about student loan debt relief.
Loan Cancellation Through Borrower Defense
In a recent settlement, Sweet v. Cardona, federal student loan borrowers that attended technical institutes may be eligible for full loan cancellation. Borrowers must submit an application with information about how the institute they attended misled them, but the Department of Education has made clear that borrowers who attended one of the covered institutions may stand a reasonable chance of approval for student loan forgiveness. Learn more about Borrower Defense.
Teen Resources
This COVID-19 youth resource guide PDF is a good starting point to help teens through this unique time.
Resources for Survivors of Violence
We are committed to being a supportive voice for survivors of violence in Monroe County. Middle Way House remains open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is offering a new webchat resource to assist survivors without telephone access. Learn more about how to get help.
Community Access Television Services
Want to stay informed? Our television station, Community Access Television Services, telecasts five cable channels in Monroe County and provides live and archived coverage of councils, boards, and commissions, including the Mayor's weekly COVID-19 community press conference. Find a full lineup.
Bloomington Mask Drive: Free Masks
The Bloomington Mask Drive offers free reusable masks in the Downtown Library parking lot entrance vestibule and in other community locations. View a full location list.
Health Resources
We are committed to keeping you safe and informed. Visit these websites for current health information.
- Indiana COVID-19 Dashboard and Map
- Monroe County Community COVID-19 Testing
- Indiana Vaccine Information and Planning
- Monroe County Health Department
- Monroe County alert notification signup (create an account for email/text updates)
- Indiana State Department of Health
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- COVID-19 case tracking by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University