The Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking decisive actions to
protect the health and safety of our nation’s patients and providers in the
wake of the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As previously noted,
CMS has begun posting many of its stakeholder calls that it has held where
the agency hears directly from providers, organizations, and states that
are dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak on the ground. CMS has posted
a recording of the March 17, 2020 “All-State” call that the agency held to
provide updates and hear directly from state Medicaid and CHIP agencies.
Specifically, CMS
shared information regarding a range of flexibilities available to states
during this public health emergency. CMS also discussed Medicaid and
CHIP section 1135 waivers, flexibilities for section 1915(c) Home and
Community-Based Waivers utilizing Appendix K as well, and providing
telehealth to beneficiaries receiving long-term services and
supports. CMS also answered a wide range of states’ questions.
The audio recording
from that call is now available to download. CMS will hold future calls and
post those as they become available. To access Coronavirus COVID-19
Stakeholder calls visit: https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/OpenDoorForums/PodcastAndTranscripts. Please
note: Please understand that this audio recording is currently not 508
compliant. CMS is working quickly to remediate the recording. If there are
questions/concerns in the interim of the published 508 compliant audio
recording, please contact COVID-19@cms.hhs.gov
This call, as well as
earlier CMS actions in response to the COVID-19 virus, are part of the
ongoing White House Task Force efforts. To keep up with the important work
the Task Force is doing in response to COVID-19 click here Coronavirus.gov.
For information specific to CMS, please visit the Current
Emergencies Website Additionally, CMS has launched a
dedicated, Medicaid.gov,
COVID-19 resource page that will be continually updated with
relevant information.
For more information
on COVID-19 visit:
Coronavirus.gov
USA.gov
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