• The waiver application is still under review with CMS and OPWDD did not have any further details as of 4:00 this afternoon. As we find out more information we will pass it along as soon as possible. 

• OPWDD has extended the timeline for submitting the Notification of Emergency Response Plan for Temporary Suspension of Day Program Services. This file will now be due from all providers who have had to close a day program by next Friday, March 27th. 

• OPWDD has extended the due date for calendar year CFR filers until August 1, 2020.

• OMH has released updated telehealth guidance for the following telehealth services:
• Telehealth for Residential Services
• Telehealth for OMH Funded Programs

• OPWDD has released notification guidelines for providers in the event that an individual who is served or staff member becomes infected with the virus.

• OPWDD has issued additional interim guidance related to Community Hab programs.

• The guidance we released last night from OPWDD restricted visitation to Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs), Community Residences (CRs) and Private Schools unless medically necessary. A poster has been created by OPWDD which can be posted at these sites to restrict potential visitors.

• Related to the Covid-19 virus, yesterday the President signed the Family First Response Act. 

• The Act provides a series of tax credits to employers and self-employed individuals for paid sick & paid family & medical leave.

• For Nonprofits, it is a refundable tax credit. Nonprofits can file a tax return to get this credit remitted to them as a check.

• The actual text of the bill can be found here.

• Mayor DeBlasio’s office has released guidance to all human service providers in New York City which can be found here.