Below please find the most recent information since our update last night:

Appendix K/1135 Waiver:

  • There is still no further movement on the Appendix K/1135 Waiver that was submitted to CMS by OPWDD. On Monday, CMS announced that it had recently approved 11 states waiver requests. A copy of the Waiver that was requested by the State can be found here. 

  • OPWDD has issued interim billing guidance for providers of Day Habilitation, Prevocational, and Day Treatment Services once the waiver is approved which can be found here.

Suspension of Community Outings and Home Visits:

  • OPWDD has released guidance related to community outings and home visits. Importantly, all community visits and home visits for residents living within residential facilities will be suspended as of tomorrow, March 25 at 5PM. 

Abbreviated Training Requirements:

  • OPWDD has released guidance related to abbreviating training requirements in an effort to expedite the onboarding process. That guidance can be found here.

Revised Family Care Guidance:


FEMA Alerts:

  • The NYS Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has announced a set of applicant briefings to discuss FEMA relief funding that may be available as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Information regarding those briefings can be found here.

Reporting Price Gouging:

  • As Personal Protective Equipment becomes increasingly difficult to obtain, the Department of Health has established a hotline and consumer complaint form to report unfair price increases of products such as household cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Hotline: 1-800-697-1220
  • Website