COVID-19
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COVID-19 CalWORKs diversion
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance implementing Executive Order N-59-20 regarding CalWORKs diversion. This guidance expires on June 30, 2020. Diversion is a cash or non-cash payment or service to resolve the need to…
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COVID-19 CalWORKs pregnancy verification, identity verification, interview and signature requirements
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance implementing Executive Order N-59-20. This guidance expires on June 30, 2020. For aid to a pregnant person in a family that does not include another child, applicants can…
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COVID-19 Medi-Cal managed care guidance
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has issued information to Medi-Cal managed care plans (MCP) about changes because of COVID-19. Several fee-for-service policies already issued apply to Medi-Cal including providing care in alternative settings, pharmacy, transporation…
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COVID-19 CCS guidance
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has issued guidance regarding California Childrens Services and Special Care Centers during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Policies issued by DHCS regarding Medi-Cal services apply to CCS when Medi-Cal beneficiaries…
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COVID-19 Medi-Cal subacute care programs
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has issued guidance Medi-Cal subacute care programs because of COVID-19. DHCS will not waive Medi-Cal subacute staffing minimums. DHCS has placed a hold on the lifting of Bans of Admission,…
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COVID-19 provision of care in alternative settings and hospital capacity
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has issued guidance regarding several waivers in effect because of COVID-19. Inpatient facilities can be fully reimbursed for services provided in an unlicensed facility (during an emergency evacuation or because…
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COVID-19 off-label and/or investigational drugs
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will cover and reimburse for Fee-for-Service Medi-Cal beneficiaries off-label and/or investigational drugs for use in COVID-19. A Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) or Service Authorization Request (SAR) is not required. FDA-approved…
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COVID-19 CCS MTP guidance
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has provided temporary direction regarding California Children’s Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Programs (MTP) because of COVID-19. CCS MTPs can provide physical and occupational therapy services in non-school settings. County CCS…
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COVID-19 well-child visits
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) suggests that well-child care should be done in person when possible. Where community circumstances requiring limiting in-person visits, clinicians are encouraged to prioritize in-person newborn care, and well visits and…
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COVID-19 individual stimulus payment for dependents of SSI and VA recipients
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a special alert that SSI and VA benefits recipients must register on the IRS portal by May 5, 2020 to get the $500 per dependent payment at the same time as…