Enhanced IRA Rates on OPA Website:
- Please be advised that OPWDD has released draft rates specific to each provider for the enhanced supportive IRA rate on the Office of the Pool Administrator (OPA) website which can be found here.
Enacted Budget Financial Plan Update:
- Over the weekend the Division of Budget released the Enacted Budget Financial Plan which outlines the State’s financial position including the loss of revenue due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- The New York Alliance has provided an overview of the important aspects of the document which can be found here.
- A copy of the Enacted Budget Financial Plan can be found here.
Covid-19 Testing in Pharmacies:
- The Governor has signed Executive Order 202.24 which would allow for licensed pharmacists to order COVID-19 tests and to administer COVID-19 tests in the pharmacy. A copy of the Executive Order can be found here.
Covid-19 Testing Policy from DOH:
- The Department of Health has released revised testing protocols for Covid-19 applicable for all health care providers and local health departments. That guidance can be found here.