COVID-19 Guidance

Public Health Emergency Resource Update

On January 30, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its intent to end the national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) declarations related to the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has resources available to help you prepare for the end of the PHE, some of which have been updated based on recent action by Congress.

On December 29, 2022, H.R. 2716, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 was signed into law. This legislation included an extension of the major telehealth waivers and the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCaH) individual waiver that were initiated during the PHE.

We will continue to execute the process of a smooth operational wind down of the flexibilities enabled by the COVID-19 emergency declarations. The following materials reflect recent changes and are currently available on the CMS Emergencies Page:

Updates will continue to be provided as we approach the end of the PHE. We encourage you to regularly visit the CMS Emergencies Page for the most up to date information.

Presentation to Kansas Adult Care Homes May 11, 2023

While the PHE will end, KDADS and CMS still expects facilities to adhere to infection prevention and control recommendations in accordance with accepted national standards.

SCC (HOC Credentialing) Archives 5.10.21 - 4.1.2023

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KDADS-SCC-Surveyor-PPE-and-Testing-Policy-10.14.22PDF56.54 KB28 Nov, 2022 Download
Long Term Care Visitation Guidance Update 10.7.22PDF214.09 KB07 Oct, 2022 Download
Adult Care Home Testing Guidance Update 10.7.22PDF381.34 KB07 Oct, 2022 Download
Termination of Federal 1135 Blanket Waivers and Kansas House Bill 2477 MemoPDF191.82 KB20 May, 2022 Download
KDADS SCC Surveyor PPE and Testing Policy 3.1.22PDF137.50 KB12 Apr, 2022 Download
Long-Term-Care-Visitation-Guidance-Update-3.28.22PDF283.25 KB12 Apr, 2022 Download
Adult-Care-Home-Testing-Guidance-Update-3.28.22PDF260.99 KB12 Apr, 2022 Download
Temporary Aide - GuidancePDF322.26 KB12 Jan, 2022 Download
Long Term Care Visitation Guidance Update 11.23.21PDF311.14 KB24 Nov, 2021 Download
Long Term Care Visitation Guidance Update 10.13.21PDF315.99 KB05 Nov, 2021 Download
Adult Care Home Testing Guidance 9.17.21PDF432.27 KB29 Sep, 2021 Download
Long Term Care Setting Testing GuidancePDF250.96 KB07 Jul, 2021 Download
Resident Visitation PreferencesPDF74.04 KB07 Jul, 2021 Download
Testing FAQsPDF220.36 KB02 Feb, 2021 Download
Visitation Guidance FAQsPDF175.16 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
County COVID-19 Testing Positivity Rates - NFsPDF137.59 KB27 Oct, 2020 Download
Visitation Guidance for Long Term Care SettingsPDF188.42 KB22 Oct, 2020 Download
ACH Visitation ApplicationPDF448.30 KB20 Oct, 2020 Download
In-Person Visitation Application TemplatePDF1.11 MB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID-19 Application FAQPDF104.63 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
In-Person Visitation Application FAQPDF179.41 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
ACH ApplicationPDF173.91 KB05 Oct, 2020 Download
COVID-19 ApplicationPDF1.13 MB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Reopening FAQsPDF296.87 KB25 Sep, 2020 Download
HB2016 and CMS Testing FAQs.dfPDF161.97 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
NF Reopening Guidance 6.12.2020PDF315.66 KB17 Jul, 2020 Download
ACH Reopening Guidance 6.17.2020PDF301.23 KB17 Jul, 2020 Download
Training Programs for Certified Nurse Aides_Certified Medication Aides-Clinical PortionPDF282.32 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
KDADS Adult Care Home EO #20-39 20-41 GuidancePDF221.12 KB01 Jun, 2020 Download
COVID 19-Reporting Guidance for Nursing and Long-Term Care FacilitiesPDF109.64 KB29 Apr, 2020 Download
LTCF COVID Readiness Self AssessmentPDF239.41 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Temporary Aide GuidancePDF194.66 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
CNA Guidance 3.24.2020PDF275.73 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download

Long Term Services & Supports Guidance

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HCBS Appendix K Unwinding Notice 6.27.2023PDF199.60 KB28 Jun, 2023 Download
4.25.23 covid-19-loc-assessments-aging-and-hcbsPDF154.57 KB25 Apr, 2023 Download
Final_ARPA OAA PHE MDD Unwinding FFY2023PDF170.30 KB04 Apr, 2023 Download
RESCINDED covid-19-senior-care-act-servicesPDF395.28 KB23 Feb, 2023 Download
RESCINDED covid-19-nsip-and-nutrition-program-guidancePDF392.98 KB23 Feb, 2023 Download
RESCINDED covid-19-technology-and-the-the-family-caregiver-support-programPDF442.33 KB23 Feb, 2023 Download
RESCINDED covid-19-senior-nutrition-services-faqsPDF330.36 KB23 Feb, 2023 Download
RESCINDED covid-19-senior-nutrition-services-ffcraPDF310.50 KB23 Feb, 2023 Download
RESCINDED covid-19-senior-nutrition-services-caresPDF311.47 KB23 Feb, 2023 Download
RESCINDED covid-19-senior-nutrition-servicesPDF311.31 KB23 Feb, 2023 Download
RESCINDED covid-19-cares-service-taxonomy-exceptionsPDF183.12 KB23 Feb, 2023 Download
RESCINDED covid-19-reopen-guidance-for-congregate-nutrition-servicesPDF239.01 KB23 Feb, 2023 Download
RESCINDED covid-19-cares-emergency-support-guidancePDF277.22 KB23 Feb, 2023 Download
FFY2022 COVID 19 OAA Final Financial GuidancePDF156.99 KB08 Dec, 2022 Download
Covid-19-Disaster-Drea-Plan-and-Budget-FFY-2020PDF162.33 KB08 Aug, 2022 Download
COVID 19- OAA SCA CARE QA 4-1-22PDF54.01 KB01 Apr, 2022 Download
ARPA OAA Tracking GuidancePDF100.03 KB07 Jan, 2022 Download
REVISED COVID-19 ARPA Funding AllocationPDF152.67 KB07 Jan, 2022 Download
FFY2021 COVID 19 OAA Final Financial GuidancePDF229.78 KB15 Dec, 2021 Download
COVID-19-CARE GuidancePDF73.41 KB07 Jul, 2021 Download
COVID-19-CARE GuidancePDF74.74 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Eligibility Assessments and ReviewsPDF72.98 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Person-Centered Service PlanningPDF136.12 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
HCBS COVID-19 SUPPORTPDF510.31 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Suspension of Guidance on HCBS Services During School Hours 8.28.20PDF128.82 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19 Coordination of HCBS Services with SchoolsPDF176.10 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Congregate Settings GuidancePDF98.73 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-CARE GuidancePDF77.45 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID-19 Stimulus Funds for HCBS and LTCFsPDF79.17 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Frail ElderlyPDF75.61 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS SED Waiver MeasuresPDF72.73 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS TA Waiver MeasuresPDF74.62 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID-19 Home Visit MeasuresPDF77.90 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Services with TelemedicinePDF94.78 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Physical DisabilityPDF74.74 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Measures for IDD Waiver ServicesPDF77.93 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS All Waiver MeasuresPDF74.80 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Background Check MeasuresPDF71.79 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-HCBS Brain Injury Waiver MeasuresPDF74.81 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID-19 Specialized Medical CarePDF72.53 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Joint Guidance for Service Providers Serving Persons with DisabilitiesPDF179.18 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
KS Combined Appendix K 4.1.2020PDF183.84 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID 19-Conflict of Interest Meals-AAAs-ADRCs-MCOsPDF122.70 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download

Behavioral Health Services Guidance

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CARE COVID 19 PHE Ending Guidance 5.9.2023PDF215.84 KB11 May, 2023 Download
COVID-19 Guidance Methadone ClinicsPDF103.03 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
SAMHSA PPE Letter for Treatment ProvidersPDF540.67 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
COVID-19 Guidance CSMPPDF132.10 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Guidance SUD TelephonicPDF256.61 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Guidance - Continued Stay SuspensionPDF93.11 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Community Mental Health Centers - Verbal ConsentPDF254.23 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
SUD Providers - Verbal ConsentPDF252.32 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Kansas CoalitionsPDF96.59 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Kansas Consumer Run OrganizationsPDF61.45 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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CMS Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of COVID-19 in Nursing HomesPDF151.93 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
CDC - DIY Cloth Face Covering InstructionsPDF740.44 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
CMS COVID-19 Long-Term Care Facility GuidancePDF95.25 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download

Community Service Providers

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Press Release - Centene to Expand Access, Reduce Cost of Care for Most Vulnerable PopulationsPDF313.13 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
GRAIL COVID-19 for Persons who Self-DirectPDF181.33 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Plain Language Information on Coronavirus for People with DisabilitiesPDF648.83 KB14 Apr, 2021 Download
Guidance for Community Service Providers Performing Essential FunctionsPDF1.69 MB14 Apr, 2021 Download