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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus designated SARS-CoV-2.The outbreak of COVID-19 originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in December 2019. Since then, tens of thousands of confirmed cases have been reported, predominantly in China but in a rapidly growing number of countries worldwide.
This is a rapidly evolving situation, so information and recommendations may change. We will continue to learn more in the coming days and share new information as it is available.
Due to World Health Organization declaring Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) a pandemic, the Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) is allowing the following:
Swing Bed Use During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Period October 14, 2020
Swing Bed Use During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Period September 18, 2020
Behavioral Health Services
Dental Providers Reimbursement Rates May 26, 2020
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Economic Impact Payments
Home and Community-Based Services/Waivers
Inpatient Stays
Long-Term Care Services
Pharmacy Services
Telehealth
Testing and Treatment/Insured and Uninsured
Transportation
Prior Authorization Suspension Withdrawal May 26, 2020
Pause Payment Program for Provider Repayments Suspension Withdrawal May 26, 2020
Pause Payment Program for Provider Repayments April 1, 2020
1135 Flexibilities Requested in March 23, 2020 Communication June 9, 2020
1135 Flexibilities Requested in March 23, 2020 Communication March 30 2020
2020 Spring Provider Workshops Cancelled March 18, 2020
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