Nursing home and ACF members should be sure to check their email for the webinar access information from DOH and submit any questions to covidadultcareinfo@health.ny.gov or covidnursinghomeinfo@health.ny.gov.

LeadingAge NY is working with DOH to secure COVID-19 testing capacity, payment for staff tests, and answers to testing-related questions. Members are advised to be aware of regulatory flexibility afforded to expand professionals authorized to order tests and collect specimens.

Nursing home members encouraged to review and operationalize guidance.

DOH gearing up to update Medicaid rates in two phases.

DOH provides updates on COVID-19-related and other key MLTC issues, addresses some outstanding State Budget questions at Managed Care Policy and Planning Meeting.

Opening to be phased in based on a number of criteria.

Infection control issues discussed on latest call.

States provide various initiatives in areas related to pandemic.