Monday, June 29, 2020
Information and Resources for WALA Members
DATE/TIME Change for Membership Matters: A Weekly Dialogue with WALA
We invite WALA Members to engage in a weekly dialogue opportunity with WALA CEO Mike Pochowski. In observance of the July 4th holiday, please note the date/time change below for this week:

When: Thursday, July 2 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

To Participate via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81865286559 

These meetings will provide:
  • Recap of the week behind us – top items of relevance as they affect assisted living providers
  • Updates on advocacy initiatives around COVID-19, caregiver funding, workforce, etc.
  • Question and Answer opportunity

You can submit your questions in advance to WALA by Wednesday at 5 p.m. via email info@ewala.org. There will also be opportunity for live Q&A.
You May Be Eligible to Receive Funds Through the CARES Act Provider Payment Portal - Apply by June 30!
Apply to Receive CARES Act Funds by June 30
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is accepting applications from specific types of health care providers (listed below) for $110 million of funding provided to the state under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. These funds will be used to make payments to offset facilities and services’ lost revenues and expenditures incurred during March, April, and May 2020, related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This application closes on June 30. Throughout the month, FAQs about eligibility, the application, and the payment process, have been updated on the  CARES Act Provider Payments page   on the DHS website and instructional videos have been added.

Depending on availability of funds, additional payments for costs will be made to those providers whose losses and expenses were more than the maximum initial payment amount.

I f you have questions about the program or difficulties applying, please email  DHSDMSDCPP@wi.gov .

Providers eligible to apply are:

Home and community-based service providers* that provide:
  • 1-2 bed adult family homes
  • Day services
  • Home health
  • Personal care
  • Pre-vocational and supported employment
  • Respite care
  • Supportive home care
  • Daily living skills training for children

Assisted living facilities, including:
  • 3-4 bed adult family homes
  • Community-based resident facilities (CBRFs)
  • Resident care apartment complexes (RCACs)

Nursing homes, including:
  • Skilled nursing facilities
  • Intermediate care facilities

Emergency medical service agencies

Clinics/health centers, including:
  • Rural health clinics
  • Federally qualified health centers
  • Tribal health clinics
  • Free and low cost clinics

* Only entities/organizations may apply for funding. Individuals such as those who are participant-hired workers or paid through a fiscal agent are not eligible.

CARES Act Provider Payment (CAPP) program FAQs
The CARES Act Provider Payment (CAPP) program aims to offset any lost revenue and increased costs that long-term care service providers and facilities and emergency medical services providers incurred as a result of COVID-19 during the months of March through May 2020.
 
You can check your organization’s eligibility by navigating through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the program  homepage  ( https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/dpp.htm ) .
 
Below are responses to common questions recently received:
 
Are non-profit organizations and government entities eligible?
  • Yes, non-profit organizations and government entities are eligible.
 
Can I still receive CAPP funds if I also received a PPP loan?
  • Organizations who have previously received a PPP loan or any other COVID-19 aid are still eligible to apply for and receive relief funds.
  • Providers who received a PPP loan are still eligible to apply for CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments. The amount you are eligible to receive is calculated by determining your net loss or expenses resulting from COVID-19 and deducting other funds received via the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments, government loans, or business continuation payments received to offset COVID-19 lost revenues or expenses. When completing your application, you will be prompted to enter the amount and type of other relief your organization has received.
 
I haven’t completed my 2019 tax return, can I still submit an application?
  • Application updates have been made to accommodate 2019 tax return filing due date extensions
  • If a final 2019 federal tax return (or 990) is not available, please upload a final 2019 profit and loss statement and final 2018 federal tax return (or 990 for non-profits).
  • If your organization is tax exempt, please submit a copy of your final 2019 Form 990. If unavailable, see above for a 2019 tax return (or 990) alternative.
 
As a reminder, the DHS CAPP  application closes at 11:59PM Central Time on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 . You can access the application through the  program homepage , where you can also find additional information or help in navigating the application through the FAQs, help documents, and videos to walk you through the application process.
Safe Conservation of Limited Supply N95 Respirators
Learn More about Safe Conservation of the Limited Supply of N95 Respirators and Changes to Wisconsin’s N95 Decontamination System

ADDITIONAL WEBINAR SCHEDULED

The State Emergency Operations Center and Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System™ will be hosting an additional webinar on July 1 st  to orient potential users to the state's N95 decontamination process. 

N95 decontamination can help address personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages by providing enhanced and centralized decontamination during the pandemic. This opportunity may be directly relevant for your agency or those with whom you work closely. Please feel free to share.

Note: This webinar will consist of the same material presented in the initial outreach events on June 23 and June 24 and is intended for all N95 users who may have missed these initial events including but not limited to: Public Health, Human Services, Child Protective Services, State Emergency Management, First Responders, Corners, Medical Examiners, Department of Corrections, Hospitals, Home Health Organizations, and Rural Health.

Webinar Information:
  • Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CST
  • Webex Video Link
  • Join by Phone:
  • 1-844-712-3247 US Toll Free
  • Meeting Number (Access Code): 130 059 3768
  • Please remember to MUTE your line 

Agenda:

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