Latest updates for providers of LTPAC and senior services.

The new DOH guidance eliminates routine testing of asymptomatic nursing home staff, but continues active screening of staff and visitors upon entry and visitor testing. It references the CDC's guidance on new admissions and generally aligns with CDC cohorting guidance, but emphasizes separation of roommates with disparate test results.

LeadingAge NY is urging DOH to issue updated guidance recognizing CDC updates from September.

State guidance adopts only some of the CDC’s new, less restrictive recommendations.

Oct. 19^th webinar to review significant changes to reporting requirements.

Members are advised to review their current policies and procedures to ensure that they align with the new guidance and to review the resources on the LeadingAge NY and LeadingAge National websites.

Providers asked to complete survey by close of business on Oct. 31^st.

Duplicate claims may show as denials on remittance statements, but no provider action needed.