Below please find the latest information on Covid-19 since our update yesterday:

Appendix K/1135 Waiver:

  • OPWDD does not have any further information on the status of the waiver, it is currently under consideration with CMS.

OPWDD Survey:

  • OPWDD has released a survey for the purpose of collecting information regarding potentially available space that could support residential needs in the future. That survey is linked here.

  • A version of the survey in pdf form can be found here.

Paid Family Leave Act Webinar:

  • In response to questions and inquiries from our members, The NY Alliance will be hosting a webinar in conjunction with Sheppard Mullin to provide guidance on the changing landscape of labor law, as well as new Federal and State laws, including measures regarding Paid Family Leave. That webinar is currently scheduled for Thursday at 10:30, you can register for that webinar here.

ACCESS VR – 30 Day Extension:

  • Per the Core Rehabilitation Services (CRS) contract, contractors are allowed a 90-day reconciliation period for the 2019 contract year. That reconciliation period was scheduled to end on March 31st, but this deadline has been extended for an additional 30 days until April 30th, 2020. 

OMH Tele-mental health FAQ’s:

  • Due to the high volume of telehealth questions received from OMH they have released a series of answers to frequently asked questions and will be updating that list here.

ANCOR Letter to Amazon:

  • ANCOR has drafted a letter to Amazon in an effort to form a partnership for the purpose of prioritizing food, drug and other essential supplies delivery to community providers. Providers are encouraged to think about other potential partnerships with business leaders.