Easing Consent Requirements

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Medicaid: Temporary Telemedicine Extension for Optometrists

STATUS: Listed as expiring April 16, 2020, however extended by Medicaid until the earlier of Nov. 30, 2022, the conclusion of the COVID-19 national emergency, or any expiration date noticed by the Alabama Medicaid Agency through a subsequent ALERT.

Medicaid:  Telemedicine Coverage Extension

STATUS: Listed as expiring April 16, 2020, however extended by Medicaid until the earlier of Nov. 30, 2022, the conclusion of the COVID-19 national emergency, or any expiration date noticed by the Alabama Medicaid Agency through a subsequent ALERT.

Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development: Telehealth and Licensing During COVID-19

STATUS: Temporary allowances expired.  Document also outlines permanent policies.

Medicaid:  Telehealth Delivery and Billing FAQs

STATUS: Active

Previous COVID waivers expired.

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

STATUS: Varies, some expire at end of federal PHE

Medicaid: DHCS COVID-19 Medication-Assisted Treatment and Telehealth

STATUS: Active, expirations vary. Federal policies are active during federal state of emergency/PHE

Medicaid: Narcotic Treatment Program

STATUS: Active, expiration varies depending on policy

Medicaid: Local Education Agency Manual – Parental Consent Waived during COVID-19 PHE

STATUS: Active

Office of the Governor: Executive Order on Telehealth

STATUS: Consent waiver provision expired per EO N-16-21

Office of the Governor: Executive Order on Telehealth

STATUS: Remaining EO telehealth waivers expired per EO N-04-22

Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Telehealth Regulation Changes

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: Active

HB 5596 (2021 Session): Extends Telehealth emergency orders until June 30, 2023

STATUS: Enacted

SB 2 (2022 Session): Amends HB 5596; Extends Telehealth expansions until June 30, 2024

STATUS: Enacted

Medicaid: Policies Related to COVID-19

STATUS: Active, until further notice.

Medicaid: Changes to Telehealth Policy

STATUS: Active, until further notice.

Medicaid: Final Rule Amending Section 910, Ch. 9, Title 29 of DC Regulations, permanently allow verbal consent & require documentation 

STATUS: Permanent

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Medicaid: Telehealth Guidance Clarification

STATUS: Active

Medicaid:  COVID-19 FAQs

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: State PHE ended, unclear if still active

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Medicaid:  Telemedicine FAQs

STATUS: Active, until end of PHE, unclear if it is federal or state. IN PHE Expired, updates in BT 202142 and BT202145 for permanent policies.

Medicaid:  COVID-19 Telemedicine Billing Guidance

STATUS: IN PHE Expired, updates in BT 202142 and BT202145 for permanent policies.

Medicaid: Telemedicine FAQs – Includes Consent

STATUS: Active, until end of PHE. Clarified by Aug. 5, 2021 bulletin.  Unclear if PHE is federal or state. IN PHE Expired, updates in BT 202142 and BT202145 for permanent policies.

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Medicaid: Telemedicine Updates in Response to COVID-19

STATUS: Active, exceptions granted until rescinded

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

STATUS: Active, exceptions granted until rescinded

Medicaid:  Wheelchair Seating Assessment Codes Allowed by Telemedicine

STATUS: Active, exceptions granted until rescinded

Medicaid:  Allowance of Additional Mental Health Crisis Intervention Codes

STATUS: Active, exceptions granted until rescinded

Medicaid:  I/DD Telemedicine Services During COVID-19

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Clarification on Written Consent

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: COVID-19 FAQs on Telehealth

STATUS: Active, until end of federal PHE

Medicaid: Telemedicine/Telehealth Facilitation of Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (OPSUD) Treatment Services during the COVID-19 Declared Emergency

STATUS: Active, until rescinded

Medicaid: Informational Bulletin on Telehealth Facilitation by Licensed Mental Health Practitioners

STATUS: Active, until rescinded

Medicaid: Information Bulletin on Telehealth Facilitation of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services

STATUS: Active, until rescinded

Medicaid: Updated Guidance on Verbal Consent in Place of Signatures

STATUS: Active, until the end of the federal PHE

Medicaid: Adopted Rule on Telehealth and COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Services Chapter.

STATUS: Active, until repealed

Medicaid: Behavioral Health Administration Hospital Based Outpatient Programs Telehealth Guidance

STATUS: Varies, legislation temporarily extends some flexibilities unrelated to consent requirements

Medicaid: Follow-up Guidance on Temporary Telehealth Services

STATUS: Varies, legislation temporarily extends some flexibilities unrelated to consent requirements

Medicaid: Behavioral Health COVID FAQs

STATUS: Varies, legislation temporarily extends some flexibilities unrelated to consent requirements

Department of Health: FAQs on Telehealth

STATUS: Active

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: Continuous Skilled Nursing (CSN) Services via Telehealth

STATUS: Active, until the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency

Medicaid: Telehealth Policy for Home Health Services

STATUS: Active, until the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency

Medicaid:  General Telemedicine Policy

STATUS: Active, until incorporated into manual.

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

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

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

Verbal consent in lieu of written consent.

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Emergency Telehealth FAQs

STATUS: Unclear if expired. No specific date in document and still listed on COVID website.

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Medicaid:  General Statewide Telehealth -COVID-19 FAQs

STATUS: Varies, some flexibilities may have expired due to end of state of emergency.

Medicaid:  Long Term Care COVID—19 FAQs

STATUS: Varies, some flexibilities may have expired due to end of state of emergency.

Medicaid: Behavioral Health FAQs

STATUS: Varies, some flexibilities may have expired due to end of state of emergency.

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Department of Health: Telehealth COVID-19 FAQs

STATUS: Active during COVID-19 pandemic. NJ public health emergency ended, but state of emergency is still in effect.  Telehealth expansions may still be active.

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

STATUS: Varies. Policies tied to state of emergency, or state public health emergency or both. State PHE has ended, but State of Emergency continues.

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Medicaid: Comprehensive Guidance Regarding the Use of Telehealth including Telephonic Services During COVID-19

STATUS: Active, extended for remainder of federally declared PHE or until issuance of subsequent guidance.

Office of Mental Health: Telemental Health and Program Guidance

Office of Mental Health: COVID-19 Disaster Emergency FAQ

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: NYS Early Intervention Program Consent for the Use of Telehealth

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Early Intervention Technical Assistance FAQs

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: Active, until 6 Months after the end of 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 end of the Federal PHE

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Medicaid: Provider Updates

STATUS: Many policies effective until end of federal PHE. Allowance for telehealth in physical therapy has ended per a 2021 message

Medicaid: Telehealth at an FQHC or RHC

STATUS: Applies during COVID-19 pandemic. Unclear if still active.  OK State of Emergency has ended but national has not.

Medicaid: Behavioral Health Services, Telehealth Tips

STATUS: Active

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20 LPRA Section 6011/

Status: Active 30 days past the end of the Puerto Rico PHE

Telehealth Guidelines and Protocols in Puerto Rico

Status: Appears to be Active

Admin Order 470

Status: Appears to be Active

Admin Order 449

Status: Appears to be Active

Admin Order 438

Status: Appears to be Active

Department of Health: Online Prescribing of EpiPens

STATUS: Active

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Previous COVID-19 waivers expired.

Medical Board: FAQs Regarding Telemedicine during COVID-19

STATUS: Varies

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

STATUS: Active

Previous COVID-10 waivers expired.

Previous COVID-19 waiver expired.

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Medicaid: Apple Health (Medicaid) dental emergency coverage related to COVID-19 pandemic

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Telehealth Educational Handout

STATUS: Active

Board of Medicine: Telemedicine Flexibilities

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: FAQs about Telehealth Policy Changes

STATUS: Active

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