COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Unwinding Guidance

PowerPoint Presentation from the Provider Association Meeting held on April 17, 2023, detailing the PHE unwinding guidance that impacts providers.

Public Health Emergency (PHE) Flexibilities Unwinding chart detailing each flexibility provided through various authorities.

Memorandum addressing all applicable policies related to OPWDD Care Management that were impacted during the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE).

Memorandum establishing updated service definitions and parameters under which CCO/HHs Care Managers provide face to face contacts for Care Management service delivery.

Memorandum to communicate with Provider Agencies the end of the temporary flexibilities associated with the COVID-19 pandemic to commence unwinding activities.

On May 9, 2022, OPWDD issued the below guidance allowing flexibilities of the requirements set forth in sections 633.8, 633.14, 633.16 and 633.17 of Part 14 of the NYCRR to offer relief and flexibility in Provider Agency training programs during the direct care hiring crisis.

This FAQ provides responses to questions that were asked at the CCO Information Session titled: Care Management Public health (PHE) End Date and Policies held on May 4, 2023. The session agenda covered post PHE Requirements including an overview on remote technology, and upcoming education and outreach opportunities. This training can be found in the SLMS enroll here. For detailed instructions on how to access the SLMS, visit the SLMS Reference page.

Summary of Important Dates to Remember and links to the unwinding Public Health Emergency (PHE) flexibilities for Day Habilitation (DH), Prevocational and Community Habilitation (CH, CH-R) instructions and policy. 

This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) addresses inquires submitted to the OPWDD technical assistance email related to Community Habilitation Service Flexibilities and Appendix K unset.