Service Expansion

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. Virtual communication services (G0071) will no longer include online digital evaluation and management at end of PHE (May 11, 2023).  Other telehealth flexibilities for FQHCs/RHCs extended until Dec. 31, 2024.

CMS: Home Health Agencies: CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19

STATUS:  Varies. Allowance for telecommunications technology provided within 30-day period of care for HHAs made permanent.  Allowance for telehealth to conduct face-to-face encounter ends Dec. 31, 2024.

CMS: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities: CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19

STATUS:  Varies. Allowance for physicians to conduct face-to-face visit three times a week via telehealth expired at end of PHE.

CMS: Hospice: CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19

STATUS: Varies.  Allowance to use telehealth for face-to-face encounters for patient recertification will end Dec. 31, 2024.

CMS: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Facilities: CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19

STATUS: Varies. Telehealth flexibilities extended until Dec. 31, 2024.

CMS: Medicare Shared Savings Program: CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19

STATUS: Varies. Telehealth flexibility to provide benefits ended with PHE.

CMS: Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans: CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19

STATUS: Varies. Telehealth flexibility to provide benefits ended with PHE.

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: FAQs for Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals regarding EMTALA

STATUS: Varies. However factsheet not updated since PHE expired so many of the FAQs may be outdated.

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

CMS: Interim Final Rule on COVID-19 – MIPS Update

STATUS: Active, Expires at end of PHE.

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: Origination Site Facility Fee for Outpatient Clinic Services

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

Medicaid: Telemedicine for Prenatal Visits

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

Medicaid: Temporary Physical Therapy Services

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

Medicaid: Speech Language and Occupational Therapy Providers

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

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: 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.

Medicaid: Extension of Telemedicine Procedure Codes

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

Medicaid: Telehealth Fee Schedule

STATUS: Still accessible on AK COVID website.

Medicaid: Telehealth Flexibilities Extended

STATUS: Extended beyond May 11, 2023 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: PASSE Program Telemedicine Extension

STATUS: PASSE Program Telemedicine expires 12/31/23 (Desk Review by telemedicine expired May 11, 2023). Other policies have varying expiration dates.

Medicaid: Electronic Method of Delivery

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: 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: Behavioral Health Information Notice 20-055

STATUS: Appears active, but see updated guidance and DMC-ODS Requirements for additional information.

Medicaid 1135 Waiver: Medi-Cal 2020

STATUS: Active

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Multiple Section Flexibilities

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: Appendix K Amendment to 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services waivers and Assisted Living Waivers

STATUS: Active, until 6 months after end of federal PHE

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 

Department of Aging: Guidance for Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) In Response to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

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

SB 184: Permanent Medi-Cal Telehealth Policy Changes/Continues Certain COVID-19 Telehealth Expansions

STATUS: Enacted

AB 32: Exceptions to Certain Permanent Medi-Cal Telehealth Policies

Status: Enacted

Medicaid:  Behavioral Health Services Fact Sheet

STATUS: Still available on COVID-19 Provider Information Website (under Telemedicine Billing Guidance), however many COVID-19 policies have expired or been made permanent. See Telemedicine Billing Manual for Post-Public Health Emergency Policy and End of the Public Health Emergency Page for more information.

Medicaid: Regional Accountable Entity Behavioral Health Telemedicine Services

STATUS: Still available on COVID-19 Provider Information Website (under Telemedicine Billing Guidance), however many COVID-19 policies have expired or been made permanent. See Telemedicine Billing Manual for Post-Public Health Emergency Policy and End of the Public Health Emergency Page for more information.

Medicaid:  Teledentistry Services

STATUS: Still available on COVID-19 Provider Information Website (under Telemedicine Billing Guidance), however many COVID-19 policies have expired or been made permanent. See Telemedicine Billing Manual for Post-Public Health Emergency Policy and End of the Public Health Emergency Page for more information.

Medicaid: Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver benefits

STATUS: See Policy Memo – Unwinding Appendix K Flexibilities and End of the Public Health Emergency Page for more information regarding permanent and expiring HCBS telehealth policies.

Medicaid: HCBS Telehealth Billing Guidance

STATUS: See Policy Memo – Unwinding Appendix K Flexibilities and End of the Public Health Emergency Page for more information regarding permanent and expiring HCBS telehealth policies.

Medicaid: Changes to HCBS Waivers Postponed – Telehealth still allowable consistent with above memos

STATUS: See Policy Memo – Unwinding Appendix K Flexibilities and End of the Public Health Emergency Page for more information regarding permanent and expiring HCBS telehealth policies.

Medicaid: Bulletin on Telemedicine Services (# B2000450)

STATUS: Still available on Provider Bulletins Website, however many COVID-19 policies have expired or been made permanent. See Telemedicine Billing Manual for Post-Public Health Emergency Policy and End of the Public Health Emergency Page for more information.

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: Important information for HUSKY Health Providers

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Guidance for Respiratory Therapy, Bulletin 2021-12

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

Medicaid: Wheelchair Assessments via Telemedicine, Bulletin 20-50

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

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

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

Medicaid: Updated Telemedicine Guidance for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Services, Bulletin 20-87

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

Medicaid: Updates to Telemedicine Coverage for Home Health/Access Agencies, Bulletin 20-85

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

Medicaid: Emergency Temporary Telehealth Coverage for Specified Dental Services, Bulletin 20-21

STATUS: Sunset April 1, 2023 per DSS June 2023 Provider Newsletter

Medicaid: Clarifying Guidance for Speech and Language Pathology Telemedicine Services (clarifies allowed services for SLP), Bulletin 20-84

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

Medicaid: Provider Bulletin on Therapy Services Rendered at Rehabilitation Clinics, Bulletin 20-24

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

Medicaid: Provider Bulletin on Synchronized Telemedicine for Behavioral Health and Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bulletin 20-25

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

Medicaid: Updated Synchronized Telemedicine for Autism Spectrum Disorder Providers, Bulletin 20-47

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 Additional Changes to Synchronous Telemedicine, Bulletin 20-38

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

Medicaid: Bulletin on Emergency Temporary Telemedicine Coverage, Bulletin 20-10

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: Clarifying Guidance for Expanded Use of Synchronized Telemedicine for Specified Behavioral Health Services Stated in PB 2020-14 and 2020-44, Bulletin 20-90

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

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.

Office of the Governor: Declaration of a Public Health Emergency for the State of Delaware; First Revision

STATUS: Expired, per May 11, 2023 Order.

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: Temporary Enhanced Reimbursement Rates for Adult Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Services

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Billing for Teledentistry Encounters

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

1135 Medicaid Waiver: Elderly and Persons with Physical Disabilities (EPD Waiver); Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD Waiver)

STATUS: Active, See addendum below.

1135 Medicaid Waiver: Elderly and Persons with Physical Disabilities (EPD Waiver); Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD Waiver)

STATUS: Active, Addendum- Expires six months after the conclusion of the public health emergency

Medicaid: Coding for Telemedicine and COVID-19

FL Medicaid: Behavior Analysis Telemedicine Flexibilities Ending

STATUS: Flexibilities expired May 11, 2023

Medicaid:  02 POS code

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: Provider Memo on Additional Telehealth Guidance

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

GA Department of Community Health: OIG FAQs regarding COVID-19

STATUS: Expired

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – (0112, 4170) Elderly and Disabled Waiver and Independent Care Waiver Program

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

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K – (0323, 0175) Comprehensive Supports and New Options Waiver Programs

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: Memo on Telehealth Guidance FAQs for FQHCs

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 Memo QI-2020: Coverage of Services for Autism Spectrum Disorder via Telehealth

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

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K Extension – Home and Community Based Services for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Appendix K –Home and Community Based Services for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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

Medicaid: Memo QI-2105 – Community Integration Services (Cis) Implementation Guidelines: Overview, Member Eligibility, Service Delivery, Coordination, & Reimbursement

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: MedicAide ID Dept of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid Bulletin Feb. 2022

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: Medicaid Information Release MA23-09

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS:  Expired, updated Telehealth policy post-PHE.

Medicaid:  Provider Information Regarding Telehealth

STATUS: Expired, updated Telehealth policy post-PHE.

Medicaid: Telehealth for CHIS, Children’s DD Services, and School-Based Services

Status: Expired, updated Telehealth policy post-PHE.

Medicaid:  COVID-19 Guidance for Therapy Services

STATUS: Expired, updated Telehealth policy post-PHE.

Medicaid: Medicaid Providers and School-Based Services

STATUS: Expired, updated Telehealth policy post-PHE.

Medicaid: Social Distancing & Telehealth Reminders for Providers

STATUS: Expired, updated Telehealth policy post-PHE.

Medicaid: Updated COVID Fee Schedule

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: FQHC, RHC, Encounter Rate Clinic Telehealth Billing Clarification

STATUS: Flexibilities extended beyond the PHE. (This guidance is no longer available on IL website, but see inforamtion in the COVID Fee Schedule)

Medicaid: Provider Notice on Telehealth Service Expansion

STATUS: Flexibilities extended beyond the PHE.

Medicaid: Teledentistry Services Prompted by COVID-19

STATUS: Flexibilities extended beyond the PHE.

Medicaid: Telehealth Expansion Instructions

STATUS: Flexibilities extended beyond the PHE.

Division of Financial and Professional Regulation: Guidance to Applicants for Mental Health Professional Licensure with Face-to-Face Supervision or Experiential Requirements

STATUS: No longer accessible on website.

Medicaid: Emergency Rule on Telehealth Services

STATUS: Flexibilities extended beyond the PHE.

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

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Use of Modifier GT and Place of Service Code 02 to Specify Telehealth Delivery Mode for Behavioral Health Services Effective October 1, 2021

STATUS: Flexibilities extended beyond the PHE.

Medicaid: Provider Notice re: Modifier 93 and Place of Service Code 10 Implementation April 1, 2022

STATUS: Flexibilities extended beyond the PHE. (Not found on IL website, but see most recent COVID fee schedule)

Office of the Governor: Extends Order on Telehealth Services specifically portions of Executive Order 2020-09.

Medicaid: Continuation of Flexibilities through PHE

STATUS: Expired

Medicaid:  Telemedicine FAQs

STATUS: Expired

Medicaid: Updated Telemedicine FAQs

STATUS: Expired

Medicaid: Facility Fees and revised on Sept. 24, 2020

STATUS: Revised in BT202239 (May 19, 2022) and updated in BT 202332 (April 25, 2023).

Medicaid:  COVID-19 Telemedicine Billing Guidance

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

Medicaid: COVID-19 Telemedicine Revised  Billing Guidance

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

Medicaid: Telemedicine Services Codes

STATUS: Permanent, different codes have different effective dates.

Medicaid: IHCP Covid-19 Response

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

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

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

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

STATUS: Active, 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 1925(c) Waiver: Appendix K Extension- Family Supports Waiver

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

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.

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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: Telehealth Presentation

STATUS: Reviews policies continuing after PHE and those expiring.

Medicaid: Covered Codes

STATUS: Likely replaced by approved code list above.

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 national 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 national 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: Telemedicine Updates in Response to COVID-19

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 5/23/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid: Expands Telemedicine to HCBS Services during COVID-19

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 5/23/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid:  Telemedicine Billing Guidelines During COVID-19

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 5/23/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid: Allowance of T2011 for Tele-Video

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 5/23/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid:  Expansion with Select Telemedicine Allowed Codes/Home Setting

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 5/23/2023, 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 5/23/2023, 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 5/23/2023, 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 5/23/2023, 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 5/23/2023, 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 5/23/2023, 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 5/23/2023, 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 5/23/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid:  Wheelchair Seating Assessment Codes Allowed by Telemedicine

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 5/23/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid:  Allowance of Additional Mental Health Crisis Intervention Codes

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 5/23/2023, though telemedicine links on page are broken.

Medicaid:  Revisions to April 2020 NCCI PTP and MUE Files – Telemedicine and COVID-19

STATUS: Active, until further notice. Still listed on COVID-19 KMAP Providers Information Page updated 5/23/2023, 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 5/23/2023, 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:  1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Waiver – COVID-19 and Appendix K FAQs

STATUS: Active.  Updated 6/28/23.

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; see Addendum below

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

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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: Overall Telehealth/Telemedicine Update

STATUS: Bulletin retired.

Medicaid: Teledentistry

STATUS: Bulletin retired.

Medicaid: Response to COVID-19

STATUS: Bulletin retired.

Medicaid: Physician Directed Treatment-in-Place

STATUS:   Effective May 12, 2023

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: Provider Guidance: COVID-19 Testing, Treatment and Vaccine Coverage for Uninsured

STATUS: Expired May 11, 2023.

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: Follow-up Guidance on Temporary Telehealth Services

STATUS: Varies, legislation temporarily extends some flexibilities

Medicaid: Telehealth Program Guidance-OT/PT/Speech and EPSDT Providers

STATUS: Permanent

Maryland Health Care Commission: Payer Remote Patient Monitoring Policies

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: MD Medicaid Telehealth Dentistry Guidance

STATUS: Guidance in effect until further notice

Medicaid: DDA Waiver Programs Telehealth and Telephonic Guidance

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: Well Child Visit

STATUS: Guidance in effect until further notice

Department of Health: Amended Directive and Order Regarding Nursing Home Matters

STATUS: Varies, legislation temporarily extends some flexibilities

Department of Public Health: Free Telehealth for COVID-19 Treatment with Paxlovid

STATUS: Active

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: Continuous Skilled Nursing Agencies – End of Federal PHE

STATUS: Some telehealth flexibilities ending with PHE, and others 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: Hospice – End of Federal PHE

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

Medicaid: Independent Nurse Providers – End of Federal PHE

STATUS: Telehealth flexibilities expired on May 11, 2023.

Medicaid: Durable Medical Equipment – End of Federal PHE

STATUS: Some telehealth flexibilities 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: Personal Care Attendant- End of Federal PHE

STATUS: In person requirement resumed May 11, 2023.

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

STATUS: Some telehealth flexibilities continuing as permanent.

Medicaid: Speech and Hearing Center – End of PHE

STATUS: Some telehealth flexibilities continuing as permanent.

Medicaid: Therapy Providers – End of Federal PHE

STATUS: Some telehealth flexibilities continuing as permanent.

Medicaid: Continuous Skilled Nursing (CSN) Services via Telehealth

STATUS: Expired.  See above.

Medicaid: Telehealth Policy for Home Health Services

STATUS: Expired. See above.

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 February 28, 2021 (extension consistent with Appendix K)

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 though 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

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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: Rescind of “Guidance on Well Child Visits and Telemedicine”

STATUS: Ends COVID-19 well-child telemedicine flexibility.

Medicaid: COVID-19 Response: Reversal of Temporary COVID-19 Relaxation of Face-to-Face Requirement Policies and Update to Face-to-Face and In Person Definitions

STATUS: Ends COVID-19 flexibilities.

Medicaid:  General Telemedicine Policy

STATUS: Status of each allowance post-PHE is detailed in Mar. 12, 2023 Telemedicine Update bulletin.

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 Policy Changes, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

STATUS: Listed as ended in Telemedicine Update bulletin, though allowances continue permanently.

Medicaid: Telemedicine Policy Rate Change

STATUS: Discontinued by Telemedicine Update bulletin.

Medicaid: Telemedicine Policy Change for Audiology

STATUS: Telemedicine Update ended bulletin, but continues allowance permanently with changes.

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 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.

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: Provider COVID-19 Tips

STATUS: Webpage archived. Likely expired.  However 2023 Provider Tips indicates telemedicine services will continue after PHE.

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 – 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.

MT Medicaid: Dental Telemedicine Notice

STATUS: No specified expiration.

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: Annual Physical Requirements

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

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: Telehealth for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

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: Two Services No Longer Permitted Using Telehealth Effective May 12, 2023

STATUS: Code coverage expired.

Medicaid: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services Telehealth Claims

STATUS: Still accessible on NV DHCFP Announcements & Newsletters webpage but certain psychosocial rehabilitation codes no longer permitted via telehealth – See above bulletin.

Medicaid: Update to Telehealth Services for ABA

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

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 above bulletin.

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: 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:  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: Telehealth Resource Guide

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:  Telehealth Billing Guidelines

STATUS: Still accessible on NV DHCFP Announcements & Newsletters webpage. 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.

New Hampshire Medicaid: Telehealth Update

STATUS: Likely replaced by bulletin above.

Medicaid: COVID-19 Group Covered Services

STATUS: No expiration date in guidance and still accessible on Messages and Announcement Page.

Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services:  Guidance Regarding Telehealth for Behavioral Health Provider Agencies

STATUS: Likely expired.

Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services:  Telehealth for Screening Services

STATUS: Likely expired.

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)

AB 3843: Health Carrier and Medicaid Coverage

STATUS: Enacted

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, expires 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: Factsheet for Consumers during COVID-19

STATUS: NY state of emergency ended but most telehealth & telephonic policies made permanent

Medicaid: Guidance for Home and Community-Based Services

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

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: Streamlined Process to Permanently Add Telemental Health as Optional/Additional Service

STATUS: Active

Office of Mental Health: Telehealth Modifier Use for OMH-licensed/Designated Programs

STATUS: Active

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.

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Final Rule Allowing Telehealth for Abortion Services

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 Maternal Support

STATUS: Varies. Maternal support services, including birthing classes and nonphysical provider, per session via telemedicine interactive audio-visual communication (HCPCS S9442) made permanent. Other policies sunset June 30, 2022 or are under review for permanent placement in policy. Also see Bulletin #237 and Bulletin #265 which lists status of all COVID related policies.

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

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

Medicaid:  Bulletin on Telehealth for ESRD Services

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 Outpatient Respiratory Therapy

STATUS: Some respiratory therapy codes made permanent, others expired Jun 30, 2022.  See Bulletin #265.

Medicaid: Bulletin on Telehealth for Well Child Visits

STATUS:  Well Child Visit provisions expired June 30, 2022.  See Bulletin #265.

Medicaid: Bulletin on Telehealth for Postpartum Depression Screening

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

Medicaid: Bulletin on Suspending copays

STATUS: Expired at the end of calendar quarter of the federal PHE (June).

Medicaid: Bulletin on Telehealth for Interim Perinatal Care

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

Medicaid:  Bulletin on Telehealth for Physiologic Monitoring Services

STATUS: Bulletin #265 lists reimbursement of CPT Codes 99457 and 99458 as made permanent.

Medicaid:  Bulletin on Telehealth for Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring

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: Teledentistry – COVID-19 Temporary Policy

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 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).

Mental Health and Addiction Services: COVID-19 Guidance for Office Based Opioid Treatment

STATUS:  Review of permanent policies. Still accessible on state Telehealth webpage.

Mental Health and Addiction Services: Guidance for Behavioral Health

STATUS:  Review of permanent policies. Still accessible on state Telehealth webpage.

Medicaid: 2023 Provider Updates

STATUS: PHE allowances expired. OHCA will continue to allow select medical and behavioral health services via telehealth.

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: Telehealth at an FQHC or RHC

STATUS: Expired.

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: 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.

Medicaid: Vaccine Counseling and Billing Update for Beneficiaries Under Age 21

STATUS:  Vaccine counseling via telemedicine allowed permanently.

Ruling Letter CN – 2020-278-D

Status: Repealed

Ruling Letter CN – 2020-274-D

Status: Repealed

Ruling Letter CN – 2020-270-D

Status: Repealed

20 LPRA Section 6011/

Status: Expired

Admin Order 470

Status: Appears to be Active

Admin Order 449

Status: Appears to be Active

Admin Order 438

Status: Appears to be Active

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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: Clarification on Telehealth Referring Site Flexibilities Issued During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

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: Update on Appendix K Flexibilities Issued During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

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

Medicaid: Telehealth and COVID-19 Clarification for IDEA, Part C Program

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

1135 Waiver: Palmetto Coordinated System of Care (PCSC)

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

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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.

Medicaid: IHS and Tribal 638 Providers Home to Home Telemedicine Services

STATUS: Telemedicine exception for COVID ended May 11, 2023. See page 9.

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: MCOs are in compliance with Post-PHE policy. 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:  Medicaid and CHIP Services COVID-19 Information

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

Medicaid: COVID-19 Extension for multiple Flexibilities

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

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.

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

STATUS: Varies. Some policies expire with the PHE while others will continue.

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 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 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, 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: Continuing Telemedicine Coverage for Dental Services & Telephonic Coverage

STATUS: Active. Listed on dental page.

Medicaid: Memo on Telephonic Services

STATUS: Expired.

Medicaid:  Telehealth, Telemedicine and Telephonic Coverage

STATUS: Most policies expired or made permanent.

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

Status: Active, still available on site.

Medicaid: Dept. of Human Services MAP/MEDICAID Expanded Benefit Flexibilities for Members and Providers

Status: Expired, not found on website.

Medicaid: COVID-19 Telehealth Information

Status: Active, still available on site.

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

STATUS:  Permanent audio-only allowance.

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: 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: Face-To-Face Supervisory, Services Facilitation and ID/DD Case Management Visits 1/1/2023

STATUS: Active, previous waivers expired.

Medicaid: New 1135 Waiver and Administrative Provider Flexibilities (5/26)

STATUS:  Expired.

Medicaid: Delivery of Group Based Services in Behavioral Health and Addiction (ARTS) during COVID-19 (7/1)

STATUS:  Expired. See ARTS bulletin above.

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus, Family and Individual Supports, Community Living, and Building Independence

STATUS: Active, See Addendum below

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

STATUS: Active, expires six months after the end of the public health emergency

Medicaid: COVID-19 and Opioid Treatment Programs FAQ

STATUS: Active

Department of Social and Health Services: Developmental Disabilities Distance-Based Observation – Final Rule

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Sex Offenders Access of Telehealth

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Emergency Rule on Alien Emergency Medical Program (AEM)

STATUS: Effective June 24, 2022

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, extends the end date of current waivers listed until 6 months following the end of the Federal PHE

Medicaid: 1115 Waiver Summary – Telephone and Telehealth Options

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

Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver: COPES

STATUS: Active, Expires 6 months following the end of the federal 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 previously approved Appendix K waivers above

Medicaid 1135 Waiver: Telehealth Summary

STATUS: Active

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Medicaid: Psychological Testing and Evaluation Services

STATUS: Active until further notice

Medicaid: Telehealth Educational Handout

STATUS: Active

Medicaid:  Non-emergent E&M for FQHCs/RHCs (revised)

STATUS: Active

Medicaid:  Non-Emergent E&M Services via Telehealth

STATUS: Revised, see above source

Medicaid: Teledentistry

STATUS: Active until further notice

Medicaid: Telehealth Modality for Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapy

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Telehealth Modality

STATUS: Active

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: Expanded Coverage for Permanent Telehealth Policy

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

Medicaid: Interprofessional Consultations and Remote Physiologic Monitoring

STATUS: Expired.  See permanent telehealth chapter.

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: Transition from Temporary to Permanent Synchronous Telehealth Coverage Policy and Billing Guidelines

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: Temporary Changes to Clinical Policy and Prior Authorization

STATUS: Expired.  See: Telehealth Unwinding Alert.

Medicaid:  Dental Telehealth Services

STATUS: Expired.  See: Telehealth Unwinding Alert.

Medicaid: Therapy Provided as Part of the Birth to 3 Program

STATUS: Expired.  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:  BH Group Therapy via Telehealth

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

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