CLMHD's monthly recap of key information issued by the State
JULY 2021
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DFS
OMH and DFS Announce NY Insurance Carriers Complying with State Requirements To Provide Coverage For All Gender-Affirming Treatments
DCSs
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DFS
Governor Cuomo Announces $4.5 Billion Settlement With Purdue Pharma Over Its Role In the Opioid Epidemic
DCSs
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DOH
Prior Authorization Minimum Data Set Policy Effective August 1, 2021
DCSs
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DOH
Medicaid Update Special Edition – Comprehensive Guidance Regarding Use of Telehealth including Telephonic Services
Full Membership
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DOH
Medicaid Update – June 2021
Full Membership
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DOH
Coverage Policy and Billing Guidance for the Administration of COVID 19 Vaccines Authorized for Emergency Use
DCSs, Fiscal
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DOH
NYSDOH Updates on the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) HCBS Enhanced Federal Matching Percentage (eFMAP)
DCSs
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DOH
Upcoming Person-Centered Planning Learning Institutes
DCSs, Deputies
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DOL
NYS Hero Act
DCSs
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Article: "New York HERO Act Requires Workplace Safety Measures
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Executive
Governor Cuomo Launches Second Round of $175 Million Workforce Development Initiative
DCSs, Deputies
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HHS
HHS Announces $103 Million from American Rescue Plan to Address Burnout in the Health Workforce
DCSs
HHS Press Release
Three funding opportunities that are now accepting applications – due August 30, 2021:
Promoting Resilience and Mental Health Among Health Professional Workforce
Health and Public Safety Workforce Resiliency Training Program
Health and Public Safety Workforce Resiliency Technical Assistance Center
NYS Health Foundation
Webinar: “Addressing the Mental Health Needs of New Yorkers During COVID-19” (8/5/21)
Full Membership
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OASAS
NYS OASAS And NYSED Announce Opportunity For School Districts To Participate In Student Health Surveys
DCSs
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OASAS
NYS OASAS Announces New Public Awareness Campaign to Highlight the Importance of Social Support in the Fight Against Addiction
DCSs
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OMH
NYS System of Care and Wraparound Training Institute Monthly Update - June 2021
DCSs, Deputies, C&F Committee, C-SPOAs
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OMH
OMH SOLICITATION OF INTEREST- First Episode Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care – Statewide
DCSs
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OMH
First quarterly report to legislature Federal Block Grant (provides more detail on FEP expansions, crisis work, kids work, etc.)
DCSs
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OMH
NY response to the $80M block grant award
DCSs
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OMH
Upcoming Coordinated Behavioral Care Trainings
Full Membership
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OMH
COVID-19 Guidance Related to Visitation, Community Outings, Day Services, and Staff Management
DCSs, Deputies, DD Committee
Post Emergency General Memorandum 7.2.21
Interim Guidance Regarding Use of Telehealth COVID-19 Revised 7.2.21
