Audio-Only Delivery

CMS: Frequently Asked Questions: CMS Waivers, Flexibilities and the End of the COVID-19 Public health Emergency

STATUS:  Varies. Some telehealth flexibilities extended until Dec. 31, 2024. Others have varying expiration dates.

HHS: Telehealth, For Providers, Telehealth Policy: Telehealth policy changes after the COVID-19 public health emergency

STATUS: Lists Permanent Telehealth Policies and those Temporary until Dec. 31, 2023

HHS: Telehealth, For Providers, Telehealth Policy: Telehealth policy updates

STATUS: Policies listed on page extended until Dec. 31, 2024.

CMS: Physicians and Other Clinicians: CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19

STATUS:  Varies. Some telehealth flexibilities extended until Dec. 31, 2024. Others have varying expiration dates.

CMS: Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs): CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19

STATUS:  Varies. Allowance for audio-only telehealth for FQHCs/RHCs extended until Dec. 31, 2024.

CMS: Hospice: CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19

STATUS: Varies. Allowance for hospice providers to provide services to a Medicare patient receiving routine home care through telecommunication technology (including telephone) ended with PHE expiration.

CMS: COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers

STATUS: Document not updated since PHE expired. Refer to CMS Factsheets by provider type for updated information.

CMS: New and Expanded Flexibilities for RHCs and FQHCs during the COVID-19 PHE

STATUS: Varies. COVID flexibilities for FQHCS/RHCs to be distant sites and be reimbursed for audio-only telehealth was extended until Dec. 31 2024.

CMS: Interim Final Rule on COVID-19 PHE (additional allowances)

STATUS: Active, Expires at end of PHE. Some telehealth flexibilities extended until Dec. 31 2024 by HR 2617.

CMS: Interim Final Rule on COVID-19 PHE (original rule)

STATUS: Active, Expires at end of PHE. Some telehealth flexibilities extended until Dec. 31 2024 by HR 2617.

CMS: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

STATUS: Although document itself was updated in April, telehealth questions not updated since PHE expired. Refer to more recent FAQ document for updated information.

HR 2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 – Extends Some Telehealth Medicare Flexibilities.

STATUS: Extended flexibilities until Dec. 31, 2024.

HR 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020

STATUS: Enacted

HR 748: CARES Act

STATUS: Enacted

HR 133: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

STATUS: Enacted

Medicaid: Telehealth Services after PHE

STATUS: Announces end of telehealth services approved during COVID-19 PHE May 31, 2023. Afterward, a new permanent policy took effect.

Medicaid: Telephonic Postpartum Visits

STATUS: Expired.  Telehealth PHE allowances ended according to public notice, but a permanent policy began June 1, 2023.

Medicaid: Temporary Telemedicine Extension for Optometrists

STATUS: Expired.  Telehealth PHE allowances ended according to public notice, but a permanent policy began June 1, 2023.

Medicaid: Telemedicine Coverage Extension

STATUS: Expired.  Telehealth PHE allowances ended according to public notice, but a permanent policy began June 1, 2023.

Medicaid: Authorization of Telemedicine for Prenatal Visits During COVID-19 Emergency

STATUS: Expired.  Telehealth PHE allowances ended according to public notice, but a permanent policy began June 1, 2023.

Medicaid: Tip Sheet – Guidance to Rehab Option Service Providers

STATUS: Still listed on main COVID webpage, but likely expired.

Medicaid: Tip Sheet – Guidance to Behavioral Health Provider

STATUS: Still listed on main COVID webpage, but likely expired.

Division of Behavioral Health:  Telemedicine Emergency Response Policy Guidance

STATUS: Still accessible on AK COVID website. Likely still effective given notice of telehealth flexibility extension until proposed regulations are effective.

Division of Behavioral Health: FQ Modifier

STATUS: Still accessible on AK Behavioral Health PHE webpage. Likely still effective given notice of telehealth flexibility extension until proposed regulations are effective.

Medicaid:  Telehealth Delivery and Billing FAQs

STATUS: Page Active. Updated 6/1/23.  Expiration of telehealth flexibilities vary. Some are permanent and some expired at end of the COVID-19 emergency declaration.

Medicaid: Electronic Method of Delivery (e.g. telephonic)

STATUS: Expires 11/11/23. Other policies have varying expiration dates.

Medicaid: Telehealth Flexibilities and Revisions to the Telehealth Provider Manual

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Medi-Cal Payment for Telehealth and Virtual/Telephonic Communications Relative to the 2019-Novel Coronavirus

STATUS: Active only during COVID-19 PHE, which has since expired. However, many flexibilities were made permanent. Providers directed to rely on Medi-Cal Telehealth provider manual post-PHE.

Medicaid: All Plan Letter 20-004 – Emergency Guidance for Managed Care Plans (revised)

STATUS: Active, expiration varies depending on policy

Medicaid: Supplement Letter for APL 19-009

STATUS: Active, until further notice

Medicaid: Teledentistry Expansion

STATUS: Effective May 1, 2023

Medicaid: Teledentistry Guidance

STATUS: Varies, see updated guidance above for most active information.

Medicaid: Family PACT Guidance for Virtual/Telephonic Communication

STATUS: Permanent

Medicaid: Family PACT Client Enrollment Policy Update

STATUS: Effective May 12, 2023

Medicaid: Virtual Telephonic Communication for FQHC, RHC and Tribal Health Programs Update

STATUS: Effective May 12, 2023

Medicaid: COVID-19 Screening and Testing

STATUS: Active, expiration varies depending on policy

Medicaid: Telehealth and Virtual Communication

STATUS: Varies, see updated guidance above for most active information.

Medicaid: Narcotic Treatment Program

STATUS: Varies depending on policy, many expired at end of PHE.

Medicaid: Updates to Behavioral Health Information Notice No: 21-046E – Supercedes BHIN No.: 20-009

STATUS: Varies, see updated guidance for most active information.

Medicaid: Behavioral Health Information Notice 20-031

STATUS: Varies, see updated guidance and DMC-ODS Requirements for most active information.

Medicaid: HPE and PE4PW Signature Flexibilities

STATUS: Permanent

Medicaid: State Plan Amendment

STATUS: Expired

Medicaid 1135 Waiver: Medi-Cal 2020

STATUS: Active

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K HCBS Waiver

STATUS: Active

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Assisted Living Waiver

STATUS: Active

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K HIV/AIDS

STATUS: Active

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Multipurpose Senior Services Program

STATUS: Active

Department of Managed Health Care: Reimbursement for Telehealth Services (APL 20-009)

STATUS: Active, consistent with DHCS Revised All Plan Letter 20-004 – Emergency Guidance for Managed Care Plans 

Department of Managed Health Care: Telehealth Services (APL 20-13)

STATUS: Varies, some policies expired at end of PHE, consistent with DHCS Revised All Plan Letter 20-004 – Emergency Guidance for Managed Care Plans 

Department of Managed Health Care: All Plan Letter (20-032) Continuation of APL 20-013 & 20-009; FAQs

STATUS: Varies, some policies expired at end of PHE, consistent with DHCS Revised All Plan Letter 20-004 – Emergency Guidance for Managed Care Plans

Medicaid:  Telemedicine Provider Information

Medicaid: Bulletin includes Physician Services, FQHCs/RHCs, IHSs, Telemedicine Guidance for PHE and Beyond

STATUS: Active.

Medicaid:  FAQs About CMAP’s Response to COVID-19

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Provider Message All COVID-19 Telehealth Policies Remain in Effect

STATUS: With the expiration of the Federal Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023 many COVID-19 policies have since been rescinded – see above bulletins and revised guidance.

Medicaid: Audio Only Behavioral Health Telephonic Services, Bulletin 20-44

STATUS: Sunset effective May 12, 2023 per Bulletin 2023-31

Medicaid: Provider Bulletin on Additional Changes to Synchronous Telemedicine, Bulletin 20-38

STATUS: Sunset effective May 12, 2023 per Bulletin 2023-31

Medicaid: Provider Bulletin on Telemedicine Coverage for Home Health Services and Hospice Services, Bulletin 20-28

STATUS: Sunset effective May 12, 2023 per Bulletin 2023-31

Medicaid: Provider Bulletin on Remote Early Intervention Treatment Services, Bulletin 20-17

STATUS: Expired per CT Office of Early Childhood website

Medicaid: Provider Bulletin on Expanded Telemedicine and New Audio-Only (Telephonic) Services, Bulletin 20-14

STATUS: Sunset effective May 12, 2023 per Bulletin 2023-31

Medicaid: Clarifying Guidance for Expanded Use of Synchronized Telemedicine for Specified Behavioral Health Services, Bulletin 20-90

STATUS: Sunset effective May 12, 2023 per Bulletin 2023-31

Medicaid: Bulletin on Telemedicine Services, Bulletin 20-9

STATUS: See revised Bulletin 2023-38

Medicaid:  Telehealth and COVID FAQs

STATUS: Still accessible on main COVID page, unclear if still active.

Medicaid: Changes to Telehealth Policy

STATUS: Still accessible on main COVID page, unclear if still active.

HB 160: Permanent Private Payer Telehealth Expansions – Made audio-only flexibility permanent and removed in-person requirements in certain instances

Medicaid: Transmittal 23-11 – Updated Telemedicine Provider Guidance with Revised Billing Requirements

STATUS: Effective March 1, 2023

Medicaid: Operational Plan for Unwinding Continuous Coverage and The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Audio-Only Visits and HIPAA

STATUS: Varies, some sections only active during DC PHE.

Medicaid: Billing for Teledentistry Encounters

STATUS: Varies, some sections only active during DC PHE.

Medicaid: Coding for Telemedicine and COVID-19

STATUS: Varies, some sections only active during DC PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Elderly and Persons with Physical Disabilities (EPD Waiver); Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD Waiver)

STATUS: Active, extended through Addendum

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Elderly and Persons with Physical Disabilities (EPD Waiver); Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD Waiver)

STATUS: Active, expires Six (6) months after the conclusion of the national public health emergency.

Medicaid: Updates to ADHP rates and Temporary Enhanced Reimbursement Rates for ADHP Services Due to COVID-19

STATUS: Active

FL Medicaid: Updated Co-Payment and Telemedicine Guidance for Medical and Behavioral Health Providers

STATUS: Audio-only allowance expired.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting (iBudget) Waiver

STATUS: Active, extended until 6 months after the conclusion of the public health emergency (see combined waiver)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Florida Long-Term Care Program

STATUS: Active, extended until 6 months after the conclusion of the public health emergency (see combined waiver)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Model Waiver and Familial Dysautonomia

STATUS: Active, extended until 6 months after the conclusion of the public health emergency (see combined waiver)

Medicaid: Telehealth Guidance Clarification

STATUS: Telehealth flexibilities remain in place until further notice. Provider Notice End of 1135 Waivers and Disaster Relief Flexibilities (May 23, 2023).

Medicaid: COVID-19 Provider FAQs

STATUS: Telehealth flexibilities remain in place until further notice. Provider Notice End of 1135 Waivers and Disaster Relief Flexibilities (May 23, 2023).

Medicaid: Telehealth Guidance for COVID-19

STATUS: Telehealth flexibilities remain in place until further notice. Provider Notice End of 1135 Waivers and Disaster Relief Flexibilities (May 23, 2023).

Medicaid:  COVID-19 FAQs

STATUS: Telehealth flexibilities remain in place until further notice. Provider Notice End of 1135 Waivers and Disaster Relief Flexibilities (May 23, 2023).

Medicaid: QI-2306/FFS-23-04/ CCS-2302 – Real-Time Audio-Only Interaction Policy After the Federal Public Health Emergency Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic Expires

Status: Until December 31, 2025.

Medicaid: Memo on Telephonic Services and Qualified non-physician Health Care Professionals

STATUS: See Memo QI-2306/FFS-23-04/ CCS-2302.Until December 31, 2025.

Medicaid: Memo on Telehealth Guidance With Procedure Codes

STATUS: See Memo QI-2306/FFS-23-04/ CCS-2302.Until December 31, 2025.

Medicaid: COVID-19 Pandemic Action Plan for QI Health Plans

STATUS: See Memo QI-2306/FFS-23-04/ CCS-2302.Until December 31, 2025.

Medicaid: Memo QI-2038: Telehealth and Telephonic E&M & Terminating Pregnancy

STATUS: See Memo QI-2306/FFS-23-04/ CCS-2302.Until December 31, 2025.

Medicaid: Memo QI-2036: Telehealth Guidance During the PHE Related to EPSDT Visits

STATUS: See Memo QI-2306/FFS-23-04/ CCS-2302.Until December 31, 2025.

Medicaid: FFS Memo 20-08: Teledentistry and Telephonic Guidance During Public Health Emergency in Response to COVID-19

STATUS: See Memo QI-2306/FFS-23-04/ CCS-2302.Until December 31, 2025.

Medicaid: Memo QI-2120 -“FFS 2109”: Continued Coverage of Audio-Only Visits Through Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE)

STATUS: See Memo QI-2306/FFS-23-04/ CCS-2302.Until December 31, 2025.

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Medicaid: Information Release MA 22-01: Ongoing COVID-19 Flexibilities Under the Public Health Emergency

STATUS: Expired, updated Telehealth policy post-PHE.

Medicaid: Medicaid and the Federal Public Health Emergency

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Medicaid Providers and the Public Health Emergency

STATUS: Active

Medicaid:  Provider Information Regarding Telehealth

STATUS:Expired, updated Telehealth policy post-PHE.

Medicaid:  COVID-19 Telehealth HIPAA Guidance

STATUS: Extended 90 days after the PHE per OCR.

Medicaid: Social Distancing & Telehealth Reminders for Providers

STATUS: Expired, updated Telehealth policy post-PHE.

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Medicaid: Updated COVID Fee Schedule

STATUS: Active

Medicaid:  Provider Notice on Telehealth Service Expansion

STATUS: Flexibilities extended beyond the PHE.

Medicaid:  Allows Assisters to Assist Clients Telephonically

STATUS: Flexibilities extended beyond the PHE.

Medicaid:  Telehealth Expansion Billing Instructions

STATUS: Flexibilities extended beyond the PHE.

Medicaid:  Emergency Rule on Telehealth Services

STATUS: Flexibilities extended beyond the PHE.

Medicaid: 1135 Combined Waiver Additive Extension of waiver

STATUS: Active, until 6 months after the conclusion of the public health emergency

Medicaid: 1135 Combined Waiver Additive Extension of waiver

STATUS: Active, until 6 months after the conclusion of the public health emergency

Medicaid: Administrative Amendment Telehealth Requirements During a Public Health Emergency.

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Telehealth Policy Update

STATUS: Permanent. audio-only update in BT202297

Medicaid:  Telemedicine FAQs

STATUS: Expired.

Medicaid: Updated Telemedicine FAQs

STATUS: Expired

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Aged & Disabled Waiver (A&D) and Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver (TBI) Waiver

STATUS: Expired February 28, 2021; extended for up to six months after the national PHE ends.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Family Supports Waiver (FSW)

STATUS: Expired August 31, 2020; extended for up to six months after the national PHE ends.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Extension – Family Supports Waiver

STATUS: Expired February 28, 2021; extended for up to six months after the national PHE ends.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Community Integration and Habilitation (CIH)

STATUS: Expired August 31, 2020; extended for up to six months after the national PHE ends.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Extension – Community Integration and Habilitation (CIH)

STATUS: Expired February 28, 2021; extended for up to six months after the national PHE ends.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Extension- Community Integration and Habilitation (CIH)

STATUS: Active, for up to six months after the national PHE ends.

Medicaid: 2457-MC-FFS: Telehealth Flexibilities Following the Public Health Emergency (PHE) 

STATUS: Announces some policies extended after PHE, while others are ending.

Medicaid: Approved Code List

STATUS:  Lists codes that are permanent, and others that are available through Dec. 31, 2023.

Medicaid: Covered Codes

STATUS: Likely replaced by approved code list above.

Medicaid: Telehealth Presentation

STATUS: Reviews policies continuing after PHE and those expiring.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver:  Appendix K Extension – Children’s Mental Health; AIDS; Elderly; Intellectual Disabilities Waiver; Persons w/ Physical Disabilities; Brain Injury; Health and Disability Waivers Combined

STATUS: Active, expires no later than six months after the expiration of the PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Extension – Children’s Mental Health; AIDS; Elderly; Intellectual Disabilities Waiver; Persons w/ Physical Disabilities; Brain Injury; Health and Disability Waivers Combined

STATUS: Active, expires six months after the expiration of the PHE.

Medicaid: Discontinued Telephonic Coverage of CCTS and IIS Codes

STATUS: Codes discontinued for telephonic delivery May 11, 2023.

Medicaid: Discontinued Telephonic Coverage of Select Speech Therapy Codes 

STATUS: Codes discontinued for audio-only May 11, 2023.

Medicaid: Expands Telemedicine to HCBS Services during COVID-19

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 7/7/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid: Telemedicine Updates in Response to COVID-19

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 7/7/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid: Expansion of Telemedicine Services Allowed by ECI and LEA Providers

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 7/7/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid:  Additional Codes Added to Telemedicine

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 7/7/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid: Tobacco Cessation Counseling via Telemedicine

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 7/7/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid: Additional Telemedicine Coverage for BI Waiver Services During COVID-19

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 7/7/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid: SED Waiver Codes Allowed via Telemedicine

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 7/7/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid: Additional E/M Codes Allowed via Telemedicine

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 7/7/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid:  Expansion of Telemedicine Services for Therapy Services

STATUS: Select Speech Therapy Codes telehealth coverage discontinued.  Other allowances appear to still be listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 7/7/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid:  I/DD Telemedicine Services During COVID-19

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 7/7/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Autism; Brain Injury, Frail Elderly, Intellectual & Developmental Disability; Physical Disability; Serious Emotional Disturbance; Technology Assisted Combined

STATUS: Expired January 26, 2021; extended through Addendum

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Extension – Autism; Brain Injury, Frail Elderly, Intellectual & Developmental Disability; Physical Disability; Serious Emotional Disturbance; Technology Assisted Combined

STATUS: Active, expires six months post expiration of the federal Public Health Emergency declaration

Medicaid: COVID-19 FAQs on Telehealth

STATUS: Still accessible on main COVID page.  Many flexibilities expired, while others were made permanent.  FAQ updated 3/11/23.

Medicaid: Guidance on Well Child Visits during COVID-19

STATUS: Active. Still accessible on main COVID page.

Medicaid: COVID-19 and Assessments for all 1915(c) Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs

STATUS: Active until six months after PHE expiration.

Medicaid: Participants Visits and COVID-19

STATUS: Active until six months after PHE expiration.

Medicaid: COVID-19 Guidance

STATUS: Policy waivers expired. Letter still accessible on main COVID page.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver:  Appendix K – Acquired Brain Injury/Supports for Community Living/Home and Community Based Waiver/Model II Waiver

STATUS: Active, extended six months after end of federal PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K- Acquired Brain Injury/ Acquired Brain Injury Long Term Care/Supports for Community Living/Michelle P Waiver/Home and Community Based Waiver/Model II Waiver

STATUS: Active, Addendum extends waiver six months after end of federal PHE

Medicaid: Outpatient SUD Treatment (20-7) & Health Plan Advisory 20-9

STATUS: In-person requirement for mental health rehabilitation services effective May 12, 2023. Assessments by LMHPs through synchronous audio/visual telehealth allowed after May 12, 2023 with member consent.

Medicaid: Informational Bulletin on Telehealth Facilitation by Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (20-6) & Health Plan Advisory 20-8

STATUS: In-person requirement for mental health rehabilitation services effective May 12, 2023. Assessments by LMHPs through synchronous audio/visual telehealth allowed after May 12, 2023 with member consent.

Medicaid: Information Bulletin on Telehealth Facilitation of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services  & Health Plan Advisory 20-7

STATUS: In-person requirement for mental health rehabilitation services effective May 12, 2023. Assessments by LMHPs through synchronous audio/visual telehealth allowed after May 12, 2023 with member consent.

Medicaid: Response to COVID-19

STATUS: Bulletin retired.

Medicaid: Teledentistry

STATUS: Bulletin retired.

Medicaid: Overall Telehealth/Telemedicine Update

STATUS: Bulletin retired.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Communities Choices & Adult Day Health Care Waiver Combined

STATUS: Expired January 26, 2021; extended through Addendum

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Communities Choices & Adult Day Health Care Waiver Combined

STATUS: Active, expires 6 months after the conclusion of the Public Health Emergency (PHE)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – New Opportunities Waiver, Residential Options Waiver, Children’s Choice Waiver, Supports Waiver

STATUS: Expired January 26, 2021; extended through Addendum

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Extension – New Opportunities Waiver, Residential Options Waiver, Children’s Choice Waiver, Supports Waiver

STATUS: Active, expires 6 months after the conclusion of the Public Health Emergency (PHE)

Medicaid: Flexibilities Continuing After the End of PHE

STATUS: Department waiving Ch. I, Section 4 for telehealth services to be reimbursed for telephonic evaluations and management services provided to members.

Medicaid: End of PHE Guidance for Behavioral Health

STATUS: Some flexibilities end May 11, 2023

Medicaid: Telehealth Guidance for Home and Community Based Waiver Service Providers

STATUS: Active. Document not yet archived on state COVID website.  However, some policies within document have expired.

Medicaid: COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Services Chapter.

STATUS: Active, until repealed. Has not been updated since end of PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Brain Injury, the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities; Adults with Other Related Conditions; Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder; Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder

STATUS: Expired February 28, 2021; extended through Addendum

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Extension – Brain Injury, the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities; Adults with Other Related Conditions; Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder; Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder

STATUS: Active, until 6 months after the conclusion of the PHE

Medicaid: Provider Guidance Post-Emergency Memo/BHA Telehealth Post Emergency – Revised Guidance 

STATUS: Active

Maryland Health Care Commission: Payer Telehealth Policies

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: FAQs for Behavioral Health Administration Partners

STATUS: Varies, legislation temporarily extends some flexibilities

Medicaid: Behavioral Health Guidance regarding Telehealth Expansion Regulations

STATUS: Varies, legislation temporarily extends some flexibilities

Medicaid: Behavioral Health Administration Hospital Based Outpatient Programs Telehealth Guidance

STATUS: Varies, legislation temporarily extends some flexibilities

Medicaid: Follow-up Guidance on Temporary Telehealth Services

STATUS: Varies, legislation temporarily extends some flexibilities

Medicaid: DDA Waiver Programs Telehealth and Telephonic Guidance

STATUS: Guidance in effect until further notice

Medicaid: Telehealth Guidance for School-Based Health Centers during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

STATUS: Guidance in effect until further notice

Medicaid: Telephone/Telehealth Services Authorized for Intensive Outpatient SUD Programs

STATUS: Varies, legislation temporarily extends some flexibilities

Medicaid: Telehealth Guidance for SUD Residential Treatment Services During the COVID-19 Outbreak.

STATUS: Varies, legislation temporarily extends some flexibilities

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Waiver for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder; Waiver for Adults with Brain Injury; Home and Community Based Options Waiver; Model Waiver for Fragile Children (Model Waiver); and Medical Day Care Services Waiver

STATUS: Active, until Six (6) months after the end of the COVID-19 PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Waiver for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder; Waiver for Adults with Brain Injury; Home and Community Based Options Waiver; Model Waiver for Fragile Children (Model Waiver); and Medical Day Care Services Waiver

STATUS: Active, until Six (6) months after the end of the COVID-19 PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Family Supports, Community Supports, and, Community Pathways Waivers

STATUS: Active, until Six (6) months after the end of the COVID-19 PHE

Medicaid:  Coverage and Reimbursement Policy Updates for Services Related to COVID-19 after the Expiration of the Federal Public Health Emergency

STATUS: Announces expiration of telephonic services flexibility.

Medicaid: Updated MassHealth Telehealth Policy

STATUS: Expired Sept. 30, 2023.  Replaced by Bulletin 374.

Medicaid: Adult Foster Care – End of Federal PHE

STATUS: Some telehealth flexibilities continuing on May 12, 2023.

Medicaid: Home Health Agencies – End of Federal PHE

STATUS: Some telehealth flexibilities ending with PHE, and others continuing on May 12, 2023.

Medicaid: Oxygen and Respiratory Therapy Equipment – End of Federal PHE

STATUS: Some telehealth flexibilities continuing on May 12, 2023.

Medicaid: Durable Medical Equipment – End of Federal PHE

STATUS: Some telehealth flexibilities continuing on May 12, 2023.

Medicaid: Therapy Providers at Rehabilitation Centers – End of Federal PHE

STATUS: Telephone is not permitted for comprehensive evaluation or reevaluation.

Medicaid: Speech and Hearing Center – End of PHE

STATUS: Telephone is not permitted for comprehensive evaluation or reevaluation.

Medicaid: Guidance for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Providers Delivering Telehealth/Remote Services During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

STATUS: Active, until six months after the end of the federal PHE (extension consistent with Appendix K)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Traumatic Brain Injury, Community Living, Residential Supports, Acquired Brain Injury with Residential Habilitation, Community Living, Intensive Supports, Adult Supports Waiver

STATUS: Expired February 28, 2021; extended through Addendum

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Frail Elder Waiver; Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver; Community Living; Residential Supports; Acquired Brain Injury with Residential Habilitation; Acquired Brain Injury Non-residential Habilitation; Community Living Waiver; Intensive Supports; Adult Supports Waiver; Children’s Autism Spectrum Disorder

STATUS: Expired February 28, 2021; extended through Addendum

Medicaid: Frail Elder Waiver (FEW), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver, Community Living (MFP-CL) Waiver, Residential Supports (MFP-RS) Waiver, Acquired Brain Injury with Residential Habilitation (ABI-RH) Waiver Acquired Brain, Injury Non-residential Habilitation (ABI-N) Waiver Community Living Waiver (DDS-CL), Intensive Supports Waiver (DDS-IS), Adult Supports Waiver (DDS-AS), Children’s Autism Spectrum Disorder Waiver

STATUS: Active, until six months after the expirations of the COVID-19 PHE

Medicaid:  Telemedicine Policy Post-COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

STATUS:  Details permanent policy after PHE, as well as some policies that are now expired.

Medicaid: Member News – Changes to Telemedicine Policy Post-COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

STATUS: Lists permanent policy as well as policy that has expired.

Medicaid: Relaxing Face-to-Face Requirement (Update)

STATUS: Bulletin listed as terminated in Bulletin 23-20, though some changes incorporated into permanent policy.

Medicaid: Specialty Behavioral Health Supports and Services

STATUS: Active, time limited policy and MDHHS will notify providers of its termination

Medicaid: Limited Oral Evaluation via Telemedicine

STATUS: Listed as discontinued in Telemedicine Update bulletin.

Medicaid: Behavioral Health Telepractice; Telephone Services

STATUS: Telemedicine Update ended bulletin but continues allowance for telemedicine SSP services as indicated.

Medicaid: Telemedicine Reimbursement for FQHCs, RHCs, Tribal Health Centers

STATUS: Rescinded.  See telemedicine update above.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K- MI Health Link Home and Community Based Services Waiver

STATUS: According to Bulletin 23-23, some policies already expired, some will expire Nov 11, 2023, and others are permanent.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – MI Choice

STATUS: Expired February 28, 2021; extended by Addendum

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K- MI Choice

STATUS: Active until six months after the conclusion of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Habilitation Supports, Children’s Waiver Program (CWP) Waiver for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances (SEDW)

STATUS: Expired February 28, 2021; extended by Addendum

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Habilitation Supports, Children’s Waiver Program (CWP) Waiver for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances (SEDW)

STATUS: Active until no later than six months after the expiration of the PHE

Medicaid: COVID-19 and Telemedicine

STATUS: Active, various expiration dates. See page for further guidance.

Medicaid: COVID-19 Telemedicine FAQs: Behavioral Health Division

STATUS: Active. Telehealth service delivery currently includes telephonic service until July 1, 2023.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Brain Injury Waiver, Community Alternative Care, (see document for all applicable waivers)

STATUS: Active, until six months after the end of the Federal PHE for COVID-19 (see extension below)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Brain Injury (BI) Waiver, Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver, Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver, and Elderly Waiver (EW)

STATUS: Active, until six months after the end of the Federal PHE for COVID-19 (see extension below)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Brain Injury (BI) Waiver, Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver, Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver, and Elderly Waiver (EW)

STATUS: Active, until six months after the end of the Federal PHE for COVID-19

HF 33 (2021 Session): Extends COVID-19 Telehealth Waivers

STATUS: Enacted (Audio-only allowance expires June 30, 2023)

Medicaid: Procedure during state of emergency

STATUS: Permanent procedure to follow during state of emergency.

Medicaid: Emergency Telehealth FAQs

STATUS: Likely expired. Last question notes the Temporary telehealth Policy expires at end of PHE. Still listed on COVID website.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Independent Living Waiver

STATUS: Active, until 6 months following the end of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Independent Living Waiver

STATUS: Active, until 6 months following the end of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Waiver

STATUS: Active, until 6 months following the end of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities

STATUS: Active, until  6 months following the end of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Assisted Living Waiver

STATUS: Active, until  6 months following the end of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Elderly and Disabled Waiver

STATUS: Active, until expires 6 months following the end of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Waiver; Independent Living Waiver; Elderly & Disabled Waiver; Assisted Living Waiver; Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities Waiver

STATUS: Active, Addendum to approved waivers and expires 6 months following the end of the PHE

Medicaid: Personal Care Program

STATUS: Telehealth service delivery no longer permitted as of Feb. 1, 2023.

Medicaid: Provider COVID-19 Tips

STATUS: Webpage archived. Likely expired

Medicaid:  COVID FAQs on Telehealth

STATUS: Likely expired due to the expiration of MO State of Emergency.

Medicaid: State Plan Amendment – Includes Telehealth

STATUS: Expired

Medicaid: State Plan Amendment – Disaster Relief

STATUS: Expired

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – AIDS Waiver

STATUS: Active, expires no later than 6 months after the expiration of the PHE (see extension below)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – AIDS Waiver

STATUS: STATUS: Active, Addendum waiver extending current waivers no later than 6 months after the expiration of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Medically Fragile Adult Waiver

STATUS: Active, expires no later than 6 months after the expiration of the PHE (see extension below)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Medically Fragile Adult Waiver

STATUS: STATUS: Active, Addendum waiver extending current waivers no later than 6 months after the expiration of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Brain Injury Waiver

STATUS: Active, expires no later than 6 months after the expiration of the PHE (see extension below)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Brain Injury Waiver

STATUS: STATUS: Active, Addendum waiver extending current waivers no later than 6 months after the expiration of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Aged and Disabled Waiver Adult Day Care Waiver Independent Living Waiver

STATUS: Active, expires no later than 6 months after the expiration of the PHE (see extension below)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Aged and Disabled Waiver Adult Day Care Waiver Independent Living Waiver

STATUS: Active, Addendum waiver extending current waivers no later than 6 months after the expiration of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Comprehensive Waiver, Community Support Waiver, Partnership for Hope Waiver, Missouri Children with Developmental Disabilities Waiver

STATUS: Active, expires no later than 6 months after the expiration of the PHE (see extension below)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Comprehensive Waiver, Community Support Waiver, Partnership for Hope Waiver, Missouri Children with Developmental Disabilities Waiver

STATUS: Active, Addendum extending current waivers no later than 6 months after the expiration of the PHE

MT Medicaid: Resumption of Face-to-face services of certain programs

STATUS: Updates to face-to-face requirements effective May 12, 2023

MT Medicaid: Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Telemedicine/Telehealth Services

STATUS:  Policies made permanent

MT Medicaid: Comprehensive Waiver, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Targeted Case Management

STATUS: Telehealth flexibilities continue after May 11, 2023

MT Medicaid: Telehealth/Telemedicine FAQs

STATUS:  No specified expiration.  Most telehealth policies made permanent.  Notice still listed on MT COVID website.

Medicaid: Non-Covered Service Agreement Change

STATUS: Expired at end of PHE according to All Provider Notice.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver:  Appendix K – Big Sky Home and Community Based Waiver Combined

STATUS: Expired

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver:  Appendix K Addendum – Big Sky Home and Community Based Waiver Combined

STATUS: Expired

Medicaid: Telehealth Guidance Document

STATUS: Some policies expired with PHE, others made permanent.

Medicaid: End of the Public Health Emergency

STATUS: Lists policies made permanent and expired.

Medicaid:  General Statewide Telehealth -COVID-19 FAQs

STATUS: Expired, see Telehealth Guidance Document and Medicaid PHE webpage for policies made permanent.

Medicaid:  Long Term Care COVID—19 FAQs

STATUS: Expired, see Pandemic Flexibilities Ending May 11, 2023 Bulletin 23-10.

Medicaid:  Telehealth Behavioral Health Services

STATUS: Expired, see Telehealth Guidance Document and Medicaid PHE webpage for policies made permanent.

Medicaid:  Teledentistry Update

STATUS: May have expired due to end of state of emergency.

Medicaid: Telephone Reimbursement

STATUS: Expired, see Telehealth Guidance Document and Medicaid PHE webpage for policies made permanent.

Medicaid: Behavioral Health FAQs

STATUS: Expired, see Telehealth Guidance Document and Medicaid PHE webpage for policies made permanent.

Medicaid: NV COVID-19 PHE Operational Unwinding Plan

STATUS: Notes telehealth flexibilities allowed to continue due to approval of SPA 22-0012.

Medicaid: End of PHE and Certain 1135 Flexibilities

STATUS: Notes that telehealth flexibilities will be made permanent.

Medicaid: Audio-only Telehealth Services Allowed

STATUSL Some codes allowed for audio-only made permanent.

Medicaid: Update to Telehealth Services for Behavioral Health

STATUS: Still accessible on COVID Informational webpage (right sidebar) but certain behavioral health codes no longer permitted via telehealth – See bulletin.

Medicaid:  Telehealth Services

STATUS: Still accessible on COVID Informational webpage (right sidebar). PHE Unwinding was implemented April 1, 2023.  Some telehealth flexibilities made permanent through SPA 22-0012. Also see PHE Unwinding Plan.

Medicaid:  Update to Telehealth Services

STATUS: Still accessible on COVID Informational webpage (right sidebar). PHE Unwinding was implemented April 1, 2023.  Some telehealth flexibilities made permanent through SPA 22-0012. Also see PHE Unwinding Plan.

Medicaid:  Update to Telehealth Services for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

STATUS: Still accessible on COVID Informational webpage (right sidebar). PHE Unwinding was implemented April 1, 2023.  Some telehealth flexibilities made permanent through SPA 22-0012. Also see PHE Unwinding Plan.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; Frail Elderly; Persons with Physical Disabilities Combined

STATUS: Active, expires Six (6) months after the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; Frail Elderly; Persons with Physical Disabilities Combined

STATUS: Active, expires Six (6) months after the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE)

New Hampshire Medicaid:  Telehealth Informational Bulletin

STATUS: Still accessible on Messages and Announcement Page, however some policies referenced may have expired with the COVID-19 state of emergency.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – In Home Support; Developmental Disabilities; Acquired Brain Disorder; Choices for Independence Waiver for Elderly and Chronically Ill Combined

STATUS: Active, expires no later than 6 months after the expiration of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – In Home Support; Developmental Disabilities; Acquired Brain Disorder; Choices for Independence Waiver for Elderly and Chronically Ill Combined

STATUS: Active, expires no later than 6 months after the expiration of the PHE

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Medicaid: Teledentistry and Consultations

STATUS: Active, until further notice from Department

Department of Consumer Affairs: Telehealth Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Medicaid: Adult Medical Day Care Service Delivery during COVID-19 Emergency Frequently Asked Questions

STATUS: Expired

Medicaid: Updates to Adult Medical Day Care Service Delivery during COVID-19 Emergency

STATUS: Expired

Medicaid: COVID-19 Specialty Behavioral Health Service Guidance

STATUS: Unclear status of policies. NM ended COVID public health order March 31, 2023.

Medicaid:  Centennial Care MCO Letter of Direction

STATUS: Expired due to end of COVID public health order March 31, 2023.

Medicaid: Special COVID-19 Guidance

STATUS: Unclear status of policies. NM ended COVID public health order March 31, 2023.

Medicaid: Special COVID-19 Letter on Telehealth Services

STATUS: Expired due to end of COVID public health order March 31, 2023.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Supports Waiver, Developmental Disabilities Waiver

STATUS: Active, expires 6 months after the conclusion of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Developmental Disabilities Waiver, Mi Via ICF/IDD Waiver, Medically Fragile Waiver

STATUS: Active, expires 6 months after the conclusion of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Developmental Disabilities Waiver, Medically Fragile Waiver, Mi Via Waiver, Supports Waiver Combined

STATUS: Active, Addendum to current waiver and extends it until 6 months after the conclusion of the PHE

Most NY COVID policies have since expired but many have been made permanent – see below documents for more information:

Medicaid: Comprehensive Guidance Regarding Use of Telehealth including Telephonic Services After the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Public Health Emergency

STATUS: Effective May 11, 2023

Medicaid: Telehealth General Information and FAQs

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Guidance for Home and Community-Based Services

STATUS: Children’s Respite Services Flexibility ended January 1, 2023.

Office of Mental Health:  Telemental Health and Program Guidance

STATUS: NY state of emergency ended and Commissioner’s Regulatory Waiver expired but most telehealth & telephonic policies made permanent

Office of Mental Health: Telehealth Guidance Effective Dates

STATUS: Effective May 12, 2023

Office of Mental Health: Impact of the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency on the OMH System

STATUS: Effective May 12, 2023

Office of Mental Health: Telehealth Services Guidance for OMH Providers

STATUS: Active

Office of Mental Health: Prescription of Controlled Substances after the Federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19

STATUS: Active

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Children’s Waiver

STATUS: Active expires six months after the end of the federal PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – OPWDD/Home and Community Based Services Waiver

STATUS: Active expires six months after the end of the federal PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

STATUS: Active, expires six months after the end of the federal PHE.

Medicaid: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Counseling Coverage

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Guidance for the Authorization of CBLTSS Covered by Medicaid in response to COVID-19

 STATUS: Active

Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services: Continuing COVID Regulatory Flexibility

STATUS: Active

Medicaid:  Ending Clinical Policy Flexibilities Associated with the Federal Public Health Emergency

STATUS:  Lists all policies and whether they were made permanent, sunset 5/11/23, or will sunset 11/11/23.

Medicaid: Extension of NC State of Emergency Temporary Flexibilities

STATUS: Lists status of all COVID policies as of March 21, 2022. Some were made permanent, while others expired Jun 30, 2022.

Medicaid:  Bulletin on Telehealth and Virtual Patient Communication for Family Planning

STATUS: Bulletin #265 lists this policy as made permanent.

Medicaid: Bulletin on Telehealth for Hybrid Telemedicine with Supporting Home Visit

STATUS: Bulletin #265 lists this policy as made permanent.

Medicaid: Bulletin on Innovations and TBI Appendix K and Developmental Disability Plans

STATUS: Varies. Some policies have expired, others are listed as permanent, or will expire 11/11/23. See Bulletin #237 and Bulletin #265.

Medicaid: Bulletin on Telehealth for Postpartum Depression Screening

STATUS: Bulletin #265 lists this policy as made permanent.

Medicaid: Bulletin on Telehealth for Interim Perinatal Care

STATUS: Bulletin #265 lists this policy as made permanent.

Medicaid: Bulletin on Telehealth for Outpatient Specialized Therapies and Dental Services

STATUS: Varies. Some policies expired and others are permanent. See Bulletin #237 and Bulletin #265.

Medicaid: Telehealth Definitions, Eligible Providers, Services and Codes

STATUS: Varies. Some policies expired and others are permanent. See pg. 25 of bulletin #237.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – NC Innovations

STATUS: Active, until six months following the end of the Public Health Emergency (see below)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – NC Innovations

STATUS: Active, until six months following the end of the Public Health Emergency

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – CAP/DA

STATUS: Active, until six months following the end of the Public Health Emergency (see below)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – CAP/DA

STATUS: Active, until six months following the end of the Public Health Emergency

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Community Alternatives for Children

STATUS: Active, until six months following the end of the Public Health Emergency (see below)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Community Alternatives for Children

STATUS: Active, until six months following the end of the Public Health Emergency

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – NC TBI Waiver

STATUS: Active, until six months following the end of the Public Health Emergency (see below)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – NC TBI Waiver

STATUS: Active, until six months following the end of the Public Health Emergency

Human Services: Covid-19 Temporary Telehealth Policy for Right Track

STATUS: Expired. Was active until the end of the National PHE which ended May 11, 2023.

Medicaid: COVID-19 Temporary Telehealth Policy

STATUS: Expired. Was active until the end of the National PHE which ended May 11, 2023.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Developmental Disabilities Traditional IID/DD HCBS Waiver

STATUS: Active, until 6 Months after the Federal PHE. See extension below.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Medicaid Waiver for Home and Community Based Services

STATUS: Active, until 6 Months after the Federal PHE. See extension below.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Medically Fragile Children

STATUS: Active, until 6 Months after the Federal PHE. See extension below.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Children’s Hospice

STATUS: Active, until 6 Months after the Federal PHE. See extension below.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) birth through thirteen

STATUS: Active, until 6 Months after the Federal PHE. See extension below.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Developmental Disabilities Traditional IID/DD HCBS Waiver; Children’s Hospice; Medicaid Waiver for Home and Community Based Services; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) birth through thirteen; Medically Fragile Children

STATUS: Active, until 6 Months after the Federal PHE.

Medicaid Managed Care: State of Emergency Provider Guide Statement on Telehealth

STATUS: Still listed on state website, however policies may have been superseded by permanent telehealth policy).

Medicaid Managed Care: Telehealth Provider Guide

STATUS: Still listed on state website, however policies may have been superseded by permanent telehealth policy).

Medicaid: Emergency Telehealth Rules

STATUS: Still listed on state website, however policies may have been superseded by permanent telehealth policy).

Medicaid: COVID-19 Emergency Telehealth Rules FAQs

STATUS: Still listed on state website, but policies vary and some may have been superseded by permanent telehealth policy).

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Individual Options, Level One, and Self-Empowered Life Funding Waiver (SELF)

STATUS:  Active, until 6 months after the conclusion of the PHE (See extension)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Assisted Living, Ohio Home Care Waiver, My Care Ohio, PASSPORT

STATUS:  Active, until 6 months after the conclusion of the PHE (See extension)

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Assisted Living, Ohio Home Care Waiver, My Care Ohio, PASSPORT

STATUS:  Active, until 6 months after the conclusion of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Individual Options, Level One, and Self-Empowered Life Funding Waiver (SELF)

STATUS:  Active, until 6 months after the conclusion of the PHE

Medicaid: 2023 Provider Updates

STATUS: PHE allowances expired. OHCA will continue to allow select services to be provided via telephone.

Medicaid: 2020 Provider Updates

STATUS:  Expired. Many policies were effective until end of federal PHE. Allowance for telehealth extended multiple times in 2021 and 2022.

Medicaid: Expanded telehealth and telephonic services

STATUS: Listed on Telehealth Provider Webpage, however PHE policies have ended. See 2023 Provider Updates above.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Community Waiver; Homeward Bound Waiver

STATUS: Expires six months after Public Health Emergency expiration.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Community Waiver; Homeward Bound Waiver

STATUS: Expires six months after Public Health Emergency expiration.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Community Waiver; Homeward Bound Waiver; In Home Supports Waiver for Adults

STATUS: Expires six months after Public Health Emergency expiration.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – In Home Supports Waiver for Children

STATUS: Expires six months after Public Health Emergency expiration.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Community Waiver; Homeward Bound Waiver; In Home Supports Waiver for Adults; In Home Supports Waiver for Children

STATUS: Expires six months after Public Health Emergency expiration.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Community Waiver; Homeward Bound Waiver; In Home Supports Waiver for Adults; In Home Supports Waiver for Children; Medically Fragile Waiver Combined

STATUS: Active, expires six months after Public Health Emergency expiration

Medicaid: PHE Authorities and Flexibilities Memo

STATUS: Lists requirements/flexibilities that will end on or before My 11, 2023 and others that extend after May 11, 2023.

Medicaid: Face-to-Face and In-Person Assessment Requirement

STATUS: Announces end of allowance for phone assessments Aug. 15, 2023.

Medicaid: Codes allowed for patients with suspected COVID. Includes telehealth and Audio-only codes.

STATUS: Still accessible on COVID-19 webpage.

State Plan Amendment: Oregon Health Plan coverage of telephone/telemedicine/telehealth services

STATUS: Expired.  See PHE Authorities and Flexibilities Memo for items that will continue.

Medicaid: Telemedicine/Telehealth School Based Guidance

STATUS: Still accessible on COVID-19 webpage.  Many policies expired due to end of state emergency declaration and federal PHE.

Medicaid: COVID-19 Provider Guide

STATUS: Still accessible on COVID-19 webpage.  Many policies expired due to end of state emergency declaration and federal PHE.

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Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Infants, Toddlers and Families

STATUS: Expired January 26, 2021; extended through Addendum

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Infants, Toddlers & Families Waiver

STATUS: Active, until 6 months after the conclusion of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – OBRA

STATUS: Active, expired March 5, 2021; extended through Addendum

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Community HealthChoices

STATUS: Active, expired March 5, 2021; extended through Addendum

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Community HealthChoices; OBRA Combined

STATUS: Active, until six months after the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Ruling Letter CN – 2020-278-D

Status: Repealed

Ruling Letter CN – 2020-274-D

Status: Repealed

Ruling Letter CN – 2020-270-D

Status: Repealed

Admin Order 470

Status: Appears to be Active

Admin Order 449

Status: Appears to be Active

Admin Order 438

Status: Appears to be Active

Medicaid:  COVID-19 Telehealth Guidance

STATUS: Document only accessible through a site search of RI.gov website.  Uncertain if still active.  Document itself states that its active until further notice.

Medicaid: Update on Telehealth Flexibilities Issued During the COVID-19 PHE

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: SCDHHS Announces Updates to Critical Telehealth Flexibilities to Continue Access to Care for Healthy Connections Medicaid Members

STATUS: Active; announced planned telehealth policy changes post-PHE

Medicaid: Update on Occupational Therapy Telehealth Flexibilities

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: COVID-19 Resources

STATUS: Still available PHE-issued guidance, FAQ, and fee schedule, but view Update on Telehealth Flexibilities for currently in-effect policies

Medicaid: Telehealth Coverage for services provided by Developmental Evaluation Centers

STATUS: Still available on COVID-19 Resources page, but view Update on Telehealth Flexibilities for currently in-effect policies

Medicaid: Telehealth Clarification for Act 301 Local Alcohol and Drug Abuse Authorities

STATUS: Still available on COVID-19 Resources page, but view Update on Telehealth Flexibilities for currently in-effect policies

1135 Waiver: Community Choices (CC), HIV/AIDS, and Mechanical Ventilator Dependent (VENT)

STATUS: Active, expires no later than six months after the expiration of the PHE (see extension)

1135 Waiver: Palmetto Coordinated System of Care (PCSC)

STATUS: Active, expires no later than six months after the expiration of the PHE

Medicaid: PHE Unwinding Changes to Coverage

STATUS: Announces policies that will end with PHE (May 11, 2023) and others made permanent.

Medicaid: South Dakota Provider Manual

STATUS: COVID-19 flexibilities listed in manual discontinued (see page 7).

Medicaid: COVID-19 FAQs

STATUS: Some policies permanent while others expired with PHE.

MMedicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – CHOICES

STATUS: Active, Expires 6 months after end of PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – CHOICES

STATUS: Active, Addendum expires 6 months after end of PHE

Office of the Governor: Executive Order 2020-34 (extending telehealth flexibilities in prior EOs)

STATUS: Expired.

Office of the Governor: Executive Order (suspends Medicaid telemedicine restrictions)

STATUS: Expired.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Assistive Daily Living Services

STATUS: Active, Expires 6 months after end of PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Assistive Daily Living Services

STATUS: Active, Addendum expires 6 months after end of PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Home and Community-Based Options and Person-Centered Excellence (HOPE) Waiver

STATUS: Active, Expires 6 months after end of PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K- Home and Community-Based Options and Person-Centered Excellence (HOPE) Waiver

STATUS: Active, Addendum expires 6 months after end of PHE

Medicaid: Reimbursement for Telehealth and Telephone Post PHE

SOURCE: Active. MCOs are in compliance with Post-PHE policy

TennCare: Audio-Only Behavioral Health Services Program Description

STATUS:  Still accessible on COVID Information Page.

Medicaid:  Behavioral Health Group Therapy Telehealth Services

STATUS: Unknown. Still accessible on COVID Information Page.

Medicaid:  Behavioral Health Psychosocial Rehabilitation Telehealth Services

STATUS: Unknown. Still accessible on COVID Information Page.

Medicaid: Behavioral Health Telehealth Services

STATUS: Unknown. Still accessible on COVID Information Page.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Statewide Home and Community Based Services (or “Statewide”) waiver; Comprehensive Aggregate Cap Home and Community Based Services (or “CAC”) Waiver; Tennessee Self-Determination Waiver Program

STATUS: Active, ends no longer than 6 months following expiration of PHE. See below.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Statewide Home and Community Based Services (or “Statewide”) waiver; Comprehensive Aggregate Cap Home and Community Based Services (or “CAC”) Waiver; Tennessee Self-Determination Waiver Program

STATUS: Active, ends no longer than 6 months following expiration of PHE.

Medicaid:  Medicaid and CHIP Services COVID-19 Information

STATUS: Document updated May 2023. Most policies have expired.

Medicaid:  COVID-19 Guidance for Telephone (Audio-Only) Medical Services Will End with the End of the PHE

STATUS: Announces end of certain audio-only allowances.

Medicaid: HB4: Interim Guidance for Non-Behavioral Health Audio-Only Medical Office Visits

STATUS: Announces continuation of certain audio-only codes until Dec. 31, 2023.

Medicaid: HB4: Interim Guidance for HTW Non-Behavioral Health Audio-Only Medical Office Visits

STATUS: Announces continuation of certain audio-only codes until Dec. 31, 2023.

Medicaid: Interim Guidance for Behavioral Support, Cognitive Therapy, Dietary Services, Music Therapy and Recreational Therapy Delivered by Telehealth

STATUS: Interim guidance.  Updates made to manuals.

Medicaid: COVID-19 Extension for multiple Flexibilities

STATUS: Expired

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Texas Home Living (TxHmL) and Home and Community-based Services (HCS)

STATUS:  Active, expires at end of PHE. See Addendum

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K- Texas Home Living (TxHmL) and Home and Community-based Services (HCS)

STATUS: Addendum, Active until end of PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Youth Empowerment Services (YES)

STATUS: Active, expires at end of PHE. See Addendum

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K- Youth Empowerment Services (YES)

STATUS: Addendum, Active until end of PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) and Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS)

STATUS: Active, expires at end of PHE. See Addendum

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K- Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) and Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS)

STATUS: Addendum, Active until end of PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP)

STATUS: Active, expires at end of PHE. See Addendum

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K- Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP)

STATUS: Addendum, Active until end of PHE

Texas Health and Human Services Commission: Behavioral Health Services Providers FAQs

STATUS: Still accessible but unable to navigate to it. May be expired.

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UT Medicaid: COVID-19 and the PHE – Unwinding Policy Communication

STATUS: Varies. UT Medicaid will continue to cover audio-only telehealth for services types when clinically appropriate.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Combined Utah Community Supports Waiver; Aging Waiver; Acquired Brain Injury Waiver; Physical Disabilities Waiver; New Choices Waiver; Medically Complex Children’s Waiver; Technology Dependent Waiver

STATUS: Active, expires 6 months following the conclusion of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Combined Addendum Utah Community Supports Waiver; Aging Waiver; Acquired Brain Injury Waiver; Physical Disabilities Waiver; New Choices Waiver; Medically Complex Children’s Waiver; Technology Dependent Waiver Community Transitions Waiver

STATUS: Active, expires 6 months following the conclusion of the PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Extension – Combined Addendum Utah Community Supports Waiver; Aging Waiver; Acquired Brain Injury Waiver; Physical Disabilities Waiver; New Choices Waiver; Medically Complex Children’s Waiver; Technology Dependent Waiver Community Transitions Waiver

STATUS: Active, Addendum expires 6 months following the conclusion of the PHE

Department of Vermont Health Access: Telehealth, Informational Page

SOURCE: Most policies permanent.  Updates section reports policies that have expired.

Medicaid:  Medicaid Permanent List of Audio-Only Codes

STATUS: Permanent. See code list.

Medicaid: Continuing Telemedicine Coverage for Dental Services & Telephonic Coverage

STATUS: Active. Listed on dental page.

Medicaid: Memo on Telephonic Services

STATUS: Expired.

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Medicaid: Virgin Islands Medical Assistance Program (VIMAP) Telemedicine and Telehealth Policy Statement

Status: Active, still available on site.

Medicaid: COVID-19 Telehealth Information

Status: Active, still available on site.

Medicaid:  Public Health Emergency Ends on May 11, 2023

STATUS: Some telehealth flexibilities continuing after PHE.

Medicaid: Update to Provider Flexibility Chart

STATUS:  Some behavioral health service policies made permanent.

Medicaid:  Unwinding the COVID PHE – Redetermination Plan

STATUS: Some telehealth flexibilities made permanent.

Medicaid: Telehealth Questions and Answers

STATUS: Still listed on Telehealth Webpage, but some responses may be outdated.

Medicaid:  Telehealth Updates to Outpatient Psychiatric and Addiction Recovery and Treatment Services (ARTS) Services

STATUS:  Permanent audio-only allowance.

Medicaid: Continuing COVID flexibilities based on federal authority

STATUS: Expired

Medicaid: Policies remaining in effect, updated in July 2023

STATUS: Lists policies still in effect.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus, Family and Individuals Supports, Community Living, and Building Independence

STATUS:  Active, expires six months after end of PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Addendum – Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus, Family and Individuals Supports, Community Living, and Building Independence

STATUS:  Active, expires six months after end of PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus, Family and Individuals Supports, Community Living, and Building Independence

STATUS:  Active, expires six months after end of PHE

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Basic Plus

STATUS: Active, Expires 6 months following the end of the federal PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Core

STATUS: Active, Expires 6 months following the end of the federal PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Community Protection

STATUS: Active, Expires 6 months following the end of the federal PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Individual and Family Services

STATUS: Active, Expires 6 months following the end of the federal PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Children’s Intensive In Home Behavior Support

STATUS: Active, Expires 6 months following the end of the federal PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Basic Plus; Individual and Family Services, Core, Community Protection, Children’s Intensive In home Behavior Support

STATUS: Active, Expires 6 months following the end of the federal PHE. Extends waivers shown above.

Medicaid: 1115 Waiver Summary – Telephone and Telehealth Options

STATUS: Active during the PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: New Freedom

STATUS: Active, Expires 6 months following the end of the federal PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Residential Support Waiver

STATUS: Active, Expires 6 months following the end of the federal PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: COPES Waiver; Residential Support Waiver; New Freedom Waiver

STATUS: Active, extends the end date of current waivers shown above until 6 months following the end of the Federal PHE

Medicaid 1135 Waiver: Telehealth Summary

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Provider Bulletin Expanding Telemedicine to include Audio-Only

STATUS: Effective July 1, 2022

Medicaid: Telehealth Services Billing Guide Audio-Only Supplement

STATUS: HCA Provider Billing Guides Website now states next to this document: refer to Telemedicine policy and billing

Medicaid: August 1, 2022 to present – Apple Health (Medicaid) physical health audio-only procedure codes (Updated June 16, 2022)

STATUS: Effective August 1, 2022

Medicaid: January 1, 2023 to present — Apple Health (Medicaid) audio-only behavioral health codes (updated February 15, 2023)

STATUS: Effective January 1, 2023

Medicaid: Telehealth Modality for Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapy

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Telehealth Modality

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Teledentistry

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Telehealth Educational Handout

STATUS: Active

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Intellectual/Developmental Disability Waiver

STATUS: Active, see waiver below for extension to six months following end of PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Aged and Disabled Disability Waiver

STATUS: Active, see waiver below for extension to six months following end of PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Traumatic Brain Injury Disability Waiver

STATUS: Active, see waiver below for extension to six months following end of PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Children with Serious Emotional Disorder

STATUS: Active, see waiver below for extension to six months following end of PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Children with Serious Emotional Disorders 1915 C Waiver

STATUS: Active, see waiver below for extension to six months following end of PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Extension for waivers combined

STATUS:  Active, extended six months following end of PHE.

Medicaid: Telehealth COVID-19 and Unwinding Alerts and Updates Resources for Providers

STATUS: Lists policies made permanent and those that were temporary.

Medicaid: Telehealth Expansion and Related Resources

STATUS: COVID policies no longer listed on page. Refers to Telehealth chapter of manual for permanent policy.

Medicaid: FAQs about Telehealth Policy Changes

STATUS:  Varies. Some policies have expired, while others will continue.

Medicaid: Temporary Changes to Telehealth Policy and Clarifications for Behavioral Health and Targeted Case Management Providers

STATUS: Expired. Certain policies made permanent, while others were temporary and expired. See: Telehealth Unwinding Alert.

Medicaid: Additional Services to be Provided Via Telehealth

STATUS: Expired.  Temporary policy expired.  See: Telehealth Unwinding Alert.

Medicaid: Expanded Coverage for Permanent Telehealth Policy

STATUS: Policies made permanent.  See: Telehealth Unwinding Alert.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Children’s Long Term Support Waiver Program

STATUS:  Extended to no later than six months after the expiration of the national public health emergency, see below.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Extension – Children’s Long Term Support Waiver Program

STATUS: Active, no later than six months after the expiration of the national public health emergency

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K –Family Care Waiver Renewal 2020

STATUS: Extended to no later than six months after the expiration of the national public health emergency, see below.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Extension – Family Care Waiver Renewal 2020

STATUS: Active, no later than six months after the expiration of the national public health emergency

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – Self-Directed Support Waiver, Intellectual/developmental Disability and Aged/Physical Disability

STATUS: Extended to no later than six months after the expiration of the national public health emergency, see below.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Extension – Self-Directed Support Waiver, Intellectual/developmental Disability and Aged/Physical Disability

STATUS: Active, no later than six months after the expiration of the national public health emergency

Medicaid: Telehealth Updates for COVID-19

STATUS: Possibly expired.  Webpage looks like it hasn’t been updated in 2023.

Medicaid:  FQHC/RHC Tribal Facilities

STATUS: Possibly expired.  Webpage looks like it hasn’t been updated in 2023.

Medicaid:  Home Health COVID-19

STATUS: Possibly expired.  Webpage looks like it hasn’t been updated in 2023.

Medicaid:  BH Peer Specialist via Telehealth

STATUS: Possibly expired.  Webpage looks like it hasn’t been updated in 2023.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver:  Appendix K – Supports Waiver; Comprehensive Waiver

STATUS; Expired January 26, 2021; extended through 6 months after conclusion of PHE.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Extension – Supports Waiver

STATUS; Active, extended through 6 months after conclusion of PHE.