Service Expansion

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

STATUS:  Varies. Some policies are permanent, others will end with PHE May 11, 2023, some active through 2023 and others will expire on Dec. 31, 2024.

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. Some policies are permanent, others will end with PHE May 11, 2023, and others will expire on Dec. 31, 2024.

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

STATUS:  Allowance for physicians to conduct face-to-face visit three times a week via telehealth will expire at end of PHE (May 11, 2023)

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.  Allowance for home address of providers to be used ends Dec. 31, 2023.

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

STATUS: Varies. Allowance for home address of providers to be used ends Dec. 31, 2023.

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

STATUS: Varies. Telehealth and assignment benefit will expire at the end of the COVID PHE (May 11, 2023).

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

STATUS: Varies.  Flexibility to provide expanded benefits will continue for the duration of the COVID-19 PHE (ends May 11, 2023).

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

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

CMS: FAQs for Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals regarding EMTALA

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: Varies. Payment rate policies active until Dec. 31, 2023. COVID flexibilities for FQHCS/RHCs to be distant sites was extended until Dec. 31 2024 by HR 2617.

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: Origination Site Facility Fee for Outpatient Clinic Services

STATUS: Listed as expiring August 31, 2020, however extended by Medicaid until the earlier of Feb. 28 2023 or any expiration date noticed by the Alabama Medicaid Agency through a subsequent ALERT.

Medicaid: Telemedicine for Prenatal Visits

STATUS: Listed as expiring May 30, 2020, however extended by Medicaid until the earlier of Feb. 28 2023 or any expiration date noticed by the Alabama Medicaid Agency through a subsequent ALERT.

Medicaid: Temporary Physical Therapy Services

STATUS: Listed as expiring April 16, 2020, however extended by Medicaid until the earlier of Feb. 28 2023 or any expiration date noticed by the Alabama Medicaid Agency through a subsequent ALERT.

Medicaid: Speech Language and Occupational Therapy Providers

STATUS: Listed as expiring April 16, 2020, however extended by Medicaid until the earlier of Feb. 28 2023 or any expiration date noticed by the Alabama Medicaid Agency through a subsequent ALERT.

Medicaid: Telephonic Postpartum Visits

STATUS: Listed as expiring April 16, 2020, however extended by Medicaid until the earlier of Feb. 28 2023 or any expiration date noticed by the Alabama Medicaid Agency through a subsequent ALERT.

Medicaid: Temporary Telemedicine Extension for Optometrists

STATUS: Listed as expiring April 16, 2020, however extended by Medicaid until the earlier of Feb. 28 2023 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 Feb. 28 2023 or any expiration date noticed by the Alabama Medicaid Agency through a subsequent ALERT.

Medicaid: Tip Sheet – Guidance to Rehab Option Service Providers

STATUS: Listed as expiring May 30, 2020, however extended by Medicaid until the earlier of Feb. 28 2023 or any expiration date noticed by the Alabama Medicaid Agency through a subsequent ALERT.

Medicaid: Tip Sheet – Guidance to Behavioral Health Provider

STATUS: Listed as expiring April 16, 2020, however extended by Medicaid until the earlier of Feb. 28 2023 or any expiration date noticed by the Alabama Medicaid Agency through a subsequent ALERT.

Medicaid: Extension of Telemedicine Procedure Codes

STATUS: Listed as expiring May 30, 2020, however extended by Medicaid until the earlier of Feb. 28 2023 or any expiration date noticed by the Alabama Medicaid Agency through a subsequent ALERT.

Medicaid: Telehealth Fee Schedule

STATUS: Active, until national PHE ends

Medicaid: PHE Declaration

STATUS: May have been rescinded July 1, 2022, per news coverage.  Cannot find official documentation or rescinsion.

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: Active, expiration varies depending on policy

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

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Supplement Letter for APL 19-009

STATUS: Active, until further notice

Medicaid: Teledentistry Guidance

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Family PACT Guidance for Virtual/Telephonic Communication

STATUS: Permanent

Medicaid: COVID-19 Screening and Testing

STATUS: Active, until further notice

Medicaid: Telehealth and Virtual Communication

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Narcotic Treatment Program

STATUS: Active, expiration varies depending on policy

Medicaid: Behavioral Health Information Notice 20-055

STATUS: Active

Medicaid 1135 Waiver: Medi-Cal 2020

STATUS: Active, through end of the PHE

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

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

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: Active

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: Active

Medicaid:  Telemedicine Provider Information

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Regional Accountable Entity Behavioral Health Telemedicine Services

STATUS: Active

Medicaid:  Teledentistry Services

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: HCBS Telehealth Billing Guidance

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Bulletin on Telemedicine Services (# B2000450)

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: Active until further notice

Medicaid: Important information for HUSKY Health Providers

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Guidance for Respiratory Therapy, Bulletin 2021-12

STATUS: Active until DSS has notified providers in writing that the state has deemed COVID-19 to no longer be a PHE

Medicaid: Wheelchair Assessments via Telemedicine, Bulletin 20-50

STATUS: Active until DSS has notified providers in writing that the state has deemed COVID-19 to no longer be a PHE

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

STATUS: Active until DSS has notified providers in writing that the state has deemed COVID-19 to no longer be a PHE

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

STATUS: Active until DSS has notified providers in writing that the state has deemed COVID-19 to no longer be a PHE

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

STATUS: Active until DSS has notified providers in writing that the state has deemed COVID-19 to no longer be a PHE

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

STATUS: Active until DSS has notified providers in writing that the state has deemed COVID-19 to no longer be a PHE

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

STATUS: Active until DSS has notified providers in writing that the state has deemed COVID-19 to no longer be a PHE

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

STATUS: Active until DSS has notified providers in writing that the state has deemed COVID-19 to no longer be a PHE

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

STATUS: Active until DSS has notified providers in writing that the state has deemed COVID-19 to no longer be a PHE

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

STATUS: Active until DSS has notified providers in writing that the state has deemed COVID-19 to no longer be a PHE

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

STATUS: Active until DSS has notified providers in writing that the state has deemed COVID-19 to no longer be a PHE

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

STATUS: Active until DSS has notified providers in writing that the state has deemed COVID-19 to no longer be a PHE

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

STATUS: Active until DSS has notified providers in writing that the state has deemed COVID-19 to no longer be a PHE

Medicaid: Bulletin on Telemedicine Services, Bulletin 20-9

STATUS: Active

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: Active until DSS has notified providers in writing that the state has deemed COVID-19 to no longer be a PHE

Medicaid: Telehealth and COVID FAQs

STATUS: Active, until further notice.

Medicaid: Changes to Telehealth Policy

STATUS: Active, until further notice.

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

STATUS: Active, set to expire March 4, 2023.

Medicaid: Telemedicine Guide

STATUS: Transmittal 23-11. Updated Billing Guides that go into effect March 1, 2023.

Medicaid: Temporary Enhanced Reimbursement Rates for Adult Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Services

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Reimbursable Telemedicine Services

STATUS: Permanent

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

Department of Health: Telehealth FAQs

STATUS: Active

Medicaid:  02 POS code

STATUS: Active, During Health Emergency

Medicaid: Telehealth Guidance for COVID-19

STATUS: Active, during period of COVID-19 Emergency Response

Medicaid:  COVID-19 FAQs

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Provider Memo on Additional Telehealth Guidance

STATUS: Active, during PHE period

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

STATUS: Active

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

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

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

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

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

STATUS: State PHE ended, unclear if still active

Medicaid: Memo on Telehealth Guidance With Procedure Codes

STATUS: State PHE ended, unclear if still active

Medicaid: Memo on Telehealth Guidance FAQs for FQHCs

STATUS: State PHE ended, unclear if still active

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

STATUS: Active until 30 days after end of PHE

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

STATUS: State PHE ended, unclear if still active

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

STATUS: State PHE ended, unclear if still active

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: Active

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

STATUS: Active

Medicaid:  Provider Information Regarding Telehealth

STATUS: Active

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

Status: Active

Medicaid:  COVID-19 Guidance for Therapy Services

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Medicaid Providers and School-Based Services

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Social Distancing & Telehealth Reminders for Providers

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Provider Notice on Telehealth Service Expansion

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Teledentistry Services Prompted by COVID-19

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Telehealth Expansion Instructions

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Emergency Rule on Telehealth Services

STATUS: Active

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: Active

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

STATUS: Effective April 1, 2022

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

Medicaid: Continuation of Flexibilities through PHE

STATUS: Active, until end of the National PHE

Medicaid:  Telemedicine FAQs

STATUS: Active until end of PHE

Medicaid: Updated Telemedicine FAQs

STATUS: Active, until end of federal PHE

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

STATUS: IN PHE Expired, however, IN Medicaid has not issued a new bulletin with other instructions.

Medicaid:  COVID-19 Telemedicine Billing Guidance

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

Medicaid: COVID-19 Telemedicine Revised  Billing Guidance

STATUS: IN PHE 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 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: Telemedicine Updates in Response to COVID-19

STATUS: Active, exceptions granted until rescinded

Medicaid: Expands Telemedicine to HCBS Services during COVID-19

STATUS: Active, exceptions granted until rescinded

Medicaid:  Telemedicine Billing Guidelines During COVID-19

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Allowance of T2011 for Tele-Video

STATUS: Active, until rescinded

Medicaid:  Expansion with Select Telemedicine Allowed Codes/Home Setting

STATUS: Active, exceptions granted until rescinded

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

STATUS: Active, exceptions granted until rescinded

Medicaid:  Additional Codes Added to Telemedicine

STATUS: Active, exceptions granted until rescinded

Medicaid: Tobacco Cessation Counseling via Telemedicine

STATUS: Active, exceptions granted until rescinded

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

STATUS: Active, exceptions granted until rescinded

Medicaid: SED Waiver Codes Allowed via Telemedicine

STATUS: Active, exceptions granted until rescinded

Medicaid: Additional E/M Codes Allowed via Telemedicine

STATUS: Active, exceptions granted until rescinded

Medicaid:  Expansion of Telemedicine Services for Therapy Services

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

STATUS: Active

Medicaid:  I/DD Telemedicine Services During COVID-19

STATUS: Active

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 Telehealth for Behavioral Health Providers

STATUS: Active. Document available through KY COVID-19 Actions and Guidance Related to Telehealth Word Document.

Medicaid: Provider Letter Regarding 1915(c) Waiver for Home and Community Based Services Waiver Assessments

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Provider Letter Regarding 1915(c) Waiver for Home and Community Based Services Waiver

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: COVID-19 FAQs for Medicaid  1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Waivers

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Kentucky COVID-19 Actions and Guidance Related to Telehealth

STATUS: Active. Still available on main COVID page.

Medicaid: Guidance on Well Child Visits during COVID-19

STATUS: Active. Document available through KY COVID-19 Actions and Guidance Related to Telehealth Word Document.

Medicaid: COVID-19 FAQs on Telehealth

STATUS: Active, until end of federal PHE. Document available through KY COVID-19 Actions and Guidance Related to Telehealth Word Document.

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: Overall Telehealth/Telemedicine Update

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Outpatient SUD Treatment

STATUS: Active, until rescinded

Medicaid: Teledentistry

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Response to COVID-19

STATUS: Active, until rescinded

Medicaid: Home and Community Based Services Waiver

STATUS: During COVID-19 public health emergency declaration

Medicaid: Hospice Recipient Eligibility-Waiver of Payment for Other Services

STATUS: During COVID-19 public health emergency declaration

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: Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Community Choices Waiver (LAC 50:XXI.Subpart 7)

STATUS: Active during COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).  Unclear if it’s referring to the federal or state PHE.

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

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Provider Guidance: COVID-19 Testing Coverage for Uninsured Individuals

STATUS: Active, uninsured can apply for coverage up to 3 months after the date of service

Medicaid: MaineCare Guidance related to Telehealth and Telephone During COVID-19

STATUS: Varies, most expire at end of PHE

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

STATUS: Active, until repealed

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

Medicaid: Updated MassHealth Telehealth Policy

STATUS: Expires Sept. 30, 2023.

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

Medicaid: Behavioral Health Telepractice; Telephone Services

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

Medicaid: Telemedicine Policy Changes, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

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

Medicaid: Telemedicine Policy Rate Change

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

Medicaid: Telemedicine Policy Change for Audiology

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

Medicaid: Medicaid Compliance with Interim Final Rule CMS-5531: Improving Care Planning for Medicaid Home Health Services; COVID-19 Response: Temporary Waiver of Beneficiary Signature for Home- Delivered DMEPOS

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

Medicaid: Correction to Bulletin MSA 20-35, Medicaid Compliance with Interim Final Rule CMS-5531: Improving Care Planning for Medicaid Home Health Services;

STATUS: Permanent

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

Medicaid: Store-and-forward telemedicine IEP services

STATUS: Active, this policy change will continue. See the Telemedicine Services section of IEP in the MHCP Provider Manual.

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

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

Medicaid: Emergency Telehealth FAQs

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

Medicaid: Personal Care Program

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

Medicaid: Provider COVID-19 Tips

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

Medicaid:  COVID FAQs on Telehealth

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

Medicaid: State Plan Amendment – Includes Telehealth

STATUS: Active, ends on the last day of the national COVID-19 PHE

Medicaid: State Plan Amendment – Disaster Relief

STATUS: Active, ends on the last day of the national COVID-19 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: Telehealth/Telemedicine FAQs

STATUS:  No specified expiration.  Notices based on may have expired, however 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: Extended by addendum shown below. Active until the end of federal Public Health Emergency.

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

STATUS: Active until the end of federal Public Health Emergency.

Medicaid: Annual Physical Requirements

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

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:  Telehealth Behavioral Health Services

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

Medicaid: Telehealth for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

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

Medicaid:  Teledentistry Update

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

Medicaid: Telephone Reimbursement

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

Medicaid: Behavioral Health FAQs

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

Medicaid: Operational Unwinding Plan

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services Telehealth Claims

STATUS: Active. Still accessible on NV DHCFP Announcements & Newsletters webpage. PHE Unwinding will be implemented April 1, 2023.  Some telehealth flexibilities made permanent through SPA 22-0012.

Medicaid: Update to Telehealth Services for ABA

STATUS: Still accessible on COVID Informational webpage. PHE Unwinding will be implemented April 1, 2023.  Some telehealth flexibilities made permanent through SPA 22-0012.

Medicaid: Update to Telehealth Services for Behavioral Health

STATUS: Still accessible on COVID Informational webpage. PHE Unwinding will be implemented April 1, 2023.  Some telehealth flexibilities made permanent through SPA 22-0012.

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

STATUS: Still accessible on COVID Informational webpage. PHE Unwinding will be implemented April 1, 2023.  Some telehealth flexibilities made permanent through SPA 22-0012.

Medicaid: Update to Telehealth Services

STATUS: Still accessible on COVID Informational webpage. PHE Unwinding will be implemented April 1, 2023.  Some telehealth flexibilities made permanent through SPA 22-0012.

Medicaid:  Update to Telehealth Memo

STATUS: Still accessible on COVID Informational webpage. PHE Unwinding will be implemented April 1, 2023.  Some telehealth flexibilities made permanent through SPA 22-0012.

Medicaid:  Telehealth Services

STATUS: Still accessible on COVID Informational webpage. PHE Unwinding will be implemented April 1, 2023.  Some telehealth flexibilities made permanent through SPA 22-0012.

Medicaid: Telehealth Resource Guide

STATUS: Still accessible on COVID Informational webpage. PHE Unwinding will be implemented April 1, 2023.  Some telehealth flexibilities made permanent through SPA 22-0012.

Medicaid:  Telehealth Billing Guidelines

STATUS: Active. Still accessible on NV DHCFP Announcements & Newsletters webpage. PHE Unwinding will be implemented April 1, 2023.  Some telehealth flexibilities made permanent through SPA 22-0012.

Medicaid:  Update to Telehealth Services for Behavioral Health Outpatient Treatment Providers, Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers, and Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Treatment Providers

STATUS: Still accessible on COVID Informational webpage. PHE Unwinding will be implemented April 1, 2023.  Some telehealth flexibilities made permanent through SPA 22-0012.

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)

Medicaid: COVID-19 Group Covered Services

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: Likely no longer active but uncertain if this was tied to the federal PHE.

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

STATUS: Likely no longer active but uncertain if this was tied to the federal PHE.

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)

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

AB 3843: Health Carrier and Medicaid Coverage

STATUS: Enacted

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

Medicaid: COVID-19 Specialty Behavioral Health Service Guidance

STATUS: Active, until end of COVID-19 PHE

Medicaid:  Centennial Care MCO Letter of Direction

STATUS: Active, until end of COVID-19 PHE

Medicaid: Special COVID-19 Guidance

STATUS: Varies. Many active until end of COVID-19 PHE

Medicaid: Special COVID-19 Letter on Telehealth Services

STATUS: Active, until end of COVID-19 PHE

Medicaid:  Changes to Respite Telehealth Services Under the 1915(c) Children’s Waiver Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) in Reponse

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.

Medicaid: FAQs on Telehealth and Telephonic Services

STATUS:  Active, NY state of emergency ended but based on Comprehensive Guidance telehealth & telephonic policies extended for remainder of federally declared PHE or until issuance of subsequent guidance.

Medicaid: Guidance for Adult Social Day Care Telephonically FAQs

STATUS: Active, NY state of emergency ended but based on Comprehensive Guidance telehealth & telephonic policies extended for remainder of federally declared PHE or until issuance of subsequent guidance.

Medicaid: Guidance for Adult Social Day Care Services Telephonically

STATUS: Active, NY state of emergency ended but based on Comprehensive Guidance telehealth & telephonic policies extended for remainder of federally declared PHE or until issuance of subsequent guidance.

Medicaid: Telehealth and Telephonic Services for Adult Day Health Care Program

STATUS: Active, NY state of emergency ended but based on Comprehensive Guidance telehealth & telephonic policies extended for remainder of federally declared PHE or until issuance of subsequent guidance.

Medicaid: Guidance for Home and Community-Based Services

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

Medicaid: Guidance for Children and Family Treatment and Support Service Providers

STATUS: Active, NY state of emergency ended but based on Comprehensive Guidance telehealth & telephonic policies extended for remainder of federally declared PHE or until issuance of subsequent guidance.

Medicaid: Factsheet for Consumers during COVID-19

STATUS: Active, NY state of emergency ended but based on Comprehensive Guidance telehealth & telephonic policies extended for remainder of federally declared PHE or until issuance of subsequent guidance.

Office of Mental Health: Telemental Health and Program Guidance

STATUS: Based on Waiver believed to still be in effect (Most recent waiver reissued October 4, 2022, effective until February 1, 2023, unless stayed, modified, suspended or terminated by the Commissioner).

Office of Mental Health: Clinic Treatment Program

STATUS: Based on Waiver believed to still be in effect (Most recent waiver reissued October 4, 2022, effective until February 1, 2023, unless stayed, modified, suspended or terminated by the Commissioner).

Office of Mental Health: RTF Treatment and Documentation Standards, Visitation, Telemental Health Utilization, and Restraint Response during COVID-19 Emergency Period

STATUS: Active

Office of Mental Health: COVID-19 Disaster Emergency FAQ

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 during COVID-19 Emergency

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: Final Rule Continuing Telehealth Flexibilities

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: Policy flexibilities that are outlined in this bulletin that have not been made permanent by bulletin #237 expired June 30, 2022.

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.

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

STATUS: Varies. Some policies are permanent and others are in review for permanent policy placement. See bulletin #237

Medicaid:  Bulletin on Telehealth for ESRD Services

STATUS: Permanent, per pg. 33 Special Bulletin #237

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

STATUS: Permanent, per pg. 8 Special Bulletin #237

Medicaid: Bulletin on Telehealth for Outpatient Respiratory Therapy

STATUS: Varies. Some policies expired and others are permanent. See pg. 44 of bulletin #237

Medicaid: Bulletin on Telehealth for Well Child Visits

STATUS: Varies. Some policies expired and others are in review for permanent placement in policy. See pg. 52 of bulletin #237

Medicaid: Bulletin on Telehealth for Postpartum Depression Screening

STATUS: Active, this is in review for permanent placement in policy. See pg. 41 of bulletin #237

Medicaid: Bulletin on Suspending copays

STATUS: Active, until end of calendar quarter of the federal PHE

Medicaid: Bulletin on Telehealth for Interim Perinatal Care

STATUS: Active, this is in review for permanent placement in policy. See pg. 40 of bulletin #237

Medicaid:  Bulletin on Telehealth for Physiologic Monitoring Services

STATUS: Permanent, per pg. 6 Special Bulletin #237

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

STATUS: Permanent, per pg. 6 Special Bulletin #237

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

STATUS: Varies. Some policies expired and others are permanent. See pg. 30 of bulletin #237

Medicaid: Telehealth Definitions, Eligible Providers, Services and Codes

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

Medicaid: Guidance for Perinatal Care Providers

STATUS: Varies. See bulletin #237

Medicaid: Special Bulletin COVID-19 #237: Extension of NC State of Emergency Temporary Flexibilities

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Teledentistry – COVID-19 Temporary Policy

STATUS: Active. Expires date national emergency is declared over. National PHE is still active.

Medicaid: COVID-19 Temporary Telehealth Policy

STATUS: Active. Expires date national emergency is declared over. National PHE is still active.

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: Telehealth Billing Guidelines

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).

Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction: COVID-19 Telehealth FAQs

STATUS:  Varies. Mix of temporary expired policies and permanent policies.

Mental Health and Addiction Services: COVID-19 and Opioid Treatment Telehealth

STATUS:  Active, until document updated

Mental Health and Addiction Services: Guidance for Behavioral Health

STATUS:  Review of permanent policies

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: Provider Updates

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Expanded telehealth and telephonic services

STATUS: Mentions PHE extension to Apr. 30, 2021 but no mention of further extensions. May have expired. Unable to locate navigation to webpage on SoonerCare website.

Medicaid: Telehealth at an FQHC or RHC

STATUS: Active, until end of national/state emergency. OK State of Emergency has ended but national has not.

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

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Definition of Encounter for COVID-19

STATUS: Permanent

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

STATUS: Active, until end of COVID-19 emergency

Medicaid: School Based Guidance

STATUS: Active, during the COVID-19 emergency

Medicaid: COVID-19 Provider Guide

STATUS: Active. State of Emergency expired June 30, 2022. Federal PHE still active.

Medicaid: Teledentistry Guidelines

STATUS: Expired, obsolete by Medical Assistance bulletin 08-22-13, 27-22-07

Medicaid: Guidelines for the Delivery of TSS, BHT, BHT-ABA, or Assistant BC-ABA Service Through Telehealth

STATUS: Expired, obsolete by Medical Assistance bulletin OMHSAS-21-09 , which is now obsolete and replaced by permanent policy, OMHSAS-22-02

Ruling Letter CN – 2020-278-D

Status: Appears to be Active

Ruling Letter CN – 2020-274-D

Status: Appears to be Active

Ruling Letter CN – 2020-270-D

Status: Appears to be Active

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

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: Active until further notice

Department of Health: Online Prescribing of EpiPens

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Baby Net Telehealth Evaluations

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Telehealth COVID-19 Codes

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Telehealth Policy Updates for Physicians, NPs, PAs and LIPs

STATUS: Active, until end of PHE

Medicaid: Telehealth Policy Update to PT, OT, and ST Coverage

STATUS: Active, until end of PHE.  See update to OT Policy below.

Medicaid: Telehealth Policy Update to Behavioral Health Coverage

STATUS: Active, until end of PHE

Medicaid: Telehealth Policy Update to Early Intervention Coverage

STATUS: Active, until end of federally declared public health emergency unless rescinded or superseded by SCDHHS prior to the end of the emergency.

Medicaid: Additional Telehealth Guidance for Early Intervention Coverage

STATUS: Active, until end of federally declared public health emergency unless rescinded or superseded by SCDHHS prior to the end of the emergency.

Medicaid: Telehealth Policy Update to ABA Coverage

STATUS: Active, until end of federally declared public health emergency unless rescinded or superseded by SCDHHS prior to the end of the emergency.

Medicaid: COVID-19 Update to Temporary Telehealth Coverage Changes for FQHCs and RHCs

STATUS: Active, until end of PHE

1135 Waiver: Palmetto Coordinated System of Care (PCSC)

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

Medicaid: Frequently Asked Questions

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Update on Occupational Therapy Telehealth Flexibilities

STATUS: Active, until end of PHE

Medicaid: Telehealth Coverage for services provided by Developmental Evaluation Centers

STATUS: Active, until end of PHE

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

STATUS: Active, until end of PHE

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

STATUS: Active, until end of PHE

Medicaid: South Dakota Provider Manual

STATUS: Permanent, some sections only apply during PHE

Medicaid: COVID-19 FAQs

STATUS: Some policies permanent while others contingent on PHE.

Medicaid: IHS and Tribal 638 Providers Home to Home Telemedicine Services (pg. 5)

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: Extended by EO 2021-01.

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

STATUS: Active, until SD state of emergency ends

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

Medicaid:  Behavioral Health Group Therapy Telehealth Services

STATUS: Unknown

Medicaid:  Behavioral Health Psychosocial Rehabilitation Telehealth Services

STATUS: Unknown

Medicaid: Behavioral Health Telehealth Services

STATUS: Unknown

Medicaid: Provider Information

STATUS: Active, various expiration dates. Some policies have been incorporated into provider manuals.

Medicaid: COVID-19 Extension for multiple Flexibilities

STATUS: Active

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: Active

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

Medicaid: Continuing Telemedicine Coverage for Dental Services & Telephonic Coverage

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Memo on Telephonic Services

STATUS: Active during the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency.  Statewide emergency has ended, but Federal PHE continues.

Medicaid:  Telehealth, Telemedicine and Telephonic Coverage

STATUS: Varies, until VT or Federal PHE ends (depending on policy)

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

Status: Active (Accessed Mar 2023)

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

Status: Active. (Accessed Mar 2023)

COVID-19 Telehealth Information

Status: Active. (Accessed Mar 2023)

Medicaid: PHE Ends May 11, 2023

STATUS: Varies. Lists telehealth PHE policies that will remain permanently.

Medicaid: Continuing COVID flexibilities based on federal authority

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Policies remaining in effect

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: Announcement of end of PHE Allowances Jan. 1, 2023

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

STATUS:  Active, until the end of the emergency declaration

Medicaid:  Home and Community Based Services Waivers (HCBS) COVID-19 Policy Continuation and Timeline

STATUS:  Varies

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

STATUS:  Active during PHE.

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: Telehealth Guidance for Apple Health Clients – Available in 36 languages

STATUS: Active

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

STATUS: Active

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 the end of the federal PHE declaration or 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 the end of the federal PHE declaration or until further notice

Medicaid: Telehealth Modality for Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapy

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Telehealth Modality

STATUS: Active

Medicaid: Telehealth Expansion and Related Resources

STATUS: Active. Permanent telehealth policy will become effective on the first day of the first month after the federal PHE related to the COVID-19 pandemic expires.

Medicaid: Interprofessional Consultations and Remote Physiologic Monitoring

STATUS: Likely expired due to adoption of additional guidance.

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

STATUS: ForwardHealth will publish additional guidance that includes a reasonable timeframe to allow providers to adjust to the expiration of the temporary policies addressed in this ForwardHealth Update.

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

STATUS: Active. Permanent telehealth policy will become effective on the first day of the first month after the federal PHE related to the COVID-19 pandemic expires.

Medicaid: Additional Services to be Provided Via Telehealth

STATUS: Active, until rescinded or modified when emergency orders issued by the state and federal governments expire

Medicaid:  Temporary Changes to Clinical Policy and Prior Authorization

STATUS: Active, until further notice

Medicaid:  Dental Telehealth Services

STATUS: Active, until Medicaid: Additional Services Update expires

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

STATUS: Active, until further notice

Medicaid: Changes to Narcotic Treatment Services

STATUS: Active, until further notice

Medicaid: FAQs about Telehealth Policy Changes

STATUS: Active

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: May have expired. Not listed in 2022 bulletins, but no definitive expiration date was given.

Medicaid:  FQHC/RHC Tribal Facilities

STATUS: May have expired. Not listed in 2022 bulletins, but no definitive expiration date was given.

Medicaid:  Home Health COVID-19

STATUS: According to the document titled Home Health & DME Prior Authorization Requirement Reinstatement – Corrected, WY Medicaid is still allowing telehealth services for home health care for state plan only Medicaid home health providers, not waiver providers at this time.

Medicaid:  BH Peer Specialist via Telehealth

STATUS: May have expired. Not listed in 2022 bulletins, but no definitive expiration date was given.

Medicaid:  BH Group Therapy via Telehealth

STATUS: May have expired. Not listed in 2022 bulletins, but no definitive expiration date was given.

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