Regulatory Guidance and Resources for Coronavirus
In this challenging time, we are working to compile necessary resources for members.
End of the State Disaster Emergency Waivers & Guidance
DOH Health Home Guidance
OASAS Continuing COVID Regulatory Flexibility Waiver, 8/24/21
OASAS Continued COVID-19 Regulatory Waivers, updated 8/25/21 (chart showing impact and expiration of various waivers)
Vaccine Information
NYS DOH: Guidance for the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, Office of Mental Health and Office of Addiction Services and Supports: Prioritization of Essential Healthcare and Direct Support Personnel as well as High Risk Populations for COVID 19 Vaccination
NYC DOHMH: Planned COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in New York City
NYC DOHMH: COVID-19: Vaccine Locations
OMH & OASAS: COVID Vaccine Posters
OMH: Vaccine Fact Sheet
OASAS: Guidance Summary for COVID-19 Vaccination Access for Staff in Outpatient and Community-based Programs Certified or Otherwise Authorized by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports
Provider Resources
HMA: Slides from Prepare for the Future While Managing the Pandemic Webinar, hosted by The Coalition (6/2/20)
Grassi & Co: SBA Answers More Questions on PPP Loans and Forgiveness (5/26/20)
Health Management Associates: Emergency Operational and Cash Management Strategies
The Coalition for Behavioral Health: Telephonic Care - Best Practices and Considerations for Mental Health Clinicians (Transitioning Services to Telephonic) (recording; slides) The Coalition for Behavioral Health: COVID-19 Disaster Leadership for Behavioral Health Providers Webinar (slides) MCTAC: Essential Tips for Tele-Behavioral Health Engagement Webinar, featuring Marlo Pasion, The Coalition’s Director of Training
SAMHSA/APA SMI Advisor: Clinical Considerations for Giving LAIs During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Template Letter for Essential Staff to Carry - prepared by The Coalition and reviewed by OMH, OASAS, and DOHMH
National Council for Behavioral Health: Best Practices for Telehealth During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
NYS Center for Practice Innovations: Telehealth Tips: Managing Suicidal Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Lawyers Alliance COVID-19 Resources: Guidance on Frequently Asked Employment Questions for Non-Profit Organizations, COVID-19 and Insurance Coverage Considerations for Nonprofits, How to Use New York State Shared Work Programs, Making Staff Changes in Response to COVID-19
SAMHSA: Resources for Immediate Disaster Behavioral Health Response
Guidance Organized by Level of Government and Agency
Federal
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare Telemedicine Healthcare Provider Factsheet
Medicare Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions
General Provider Telehealth and Telemedicine Tool Kit
SAMHSA
COVID-19 FAQs SAMHSA Discretionary Grant Recipients
FAQs: Provision of methadone and buprenorphine for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in the COVID-19 emergency (3/19/20)
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR Part 2 Guidance
State
Department of Health
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Use of Telehealth including Telephonic Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency (3/31/20)
Protocols for Essential Personnel to Return to Work Following COVID-19 Exposure or Infection
COVID-19 Infection Control Guidance for NYS DOH Supportive Housing Programs
COVID-19 Guidance regarding 1915(c) HCBS Children’s Waiver
Children & Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) Telehealth and Telephonic Guidance
COVID-19 Telephonic Communication Services
Children's HCBS Telephonic Services
Children and Adult Health Home Telephonic Services
Coronavirus Website for Providers
New York State Office of Mental Health
Eligibility for SAMHSA MCHC Funding
To view all OMH guidance, please visit the OMH Guidance Page. The Coalition highlights new and updated OMH guidance at the top of this page, and in member emails.
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports
COVID-19 Guidance for Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs (4/19/20)
Guidance on Utilizing Telepractice by OASAS Providers
Guidance for Admissions and Continued Stay in Community Based OASAS Inpatient and Residential Settings during the COVID-19 disaster emergency
Assistance for Service Providers During the COVID-19 Disaster Emergency
Sample Travel Authorization
Telepractice FAQs (updated 3/30/20)
Telepractice Guidance
Telepractice Self-Attestation
Prevention Services via Telepractice
Webinar: Telehealth for OMH and OASAS providers during the COVID 19 State of Emergency (3/17/20; slides)
OASAS Assistance for Service Providers During the COVID-19 Disaster Emergency
COVID-19 OTP Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions
Assurance Wireless Program
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Guidance for Congregate Settings Including Supportive Housing
New York City
MOCS: Letter to Providers Streamlined Practices (3/20/20)
DOHMH: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Guidance for Congregate Settings (3/20/20)
MOCS: Guidance for Human Service Providers (3/18/20)
NYC: The City has changed the nonprofits page to focus on resources for nonprofits during COVID-19.
NYC: Information on drop-in homeless shelters
Medical Guidance
New York State: DOH 24-hour coronavirus hotline 888-364-3065
If a person is thought to have symptoms of COVID-19 or meets other screening criteria, providers should call the NYS DOH hotline at 1-888-364-3065 for for instruction.
NYC: call the DOHMH Provider Assistance Line at 866-692-3641.
Contact information for Local Health Departments: https://www.nysacho.org/directory/