JULY 20, 2020
PROVIDER RELIEF FUND DEADLINE TODAY, JULY 20, 2020 North Carolina providers who participate in Medicaid may be eligible to receive federal relief as a result of lost revenue or new expenses relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline for providers to apply for relief fund payments is today, July 20, 2020. Click here for more information.
1115 WAIVER APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently approved North Carolina’s Medicaid Disaster 1115 Waiver, which includes several provisions allowing flexibility for long-term services and supports (LTSS). The waiver will help beneficiaries maintain services and will provide financial relief for home and community-based service (HCBS) providers. Click here for more information.
SPANISH LANGUAGE COVID-19 RESOURCES N.C. DHHS has launched new online tools to help Spanish-speaking North Carolinians determine if they should be tested for COVID-19 and learn how to monitor their symptoms if they have been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19. These tools include: Check My Symptoms allows people to enter their symptoms to determine if they should consider getting tested for COVID-19. If a test is recommended, they will receive a link to a list of nearby testing sites by email or text. Find My Testing Place allows people to enter their address, city or ZIP code and access a list of nearby testing site locations. Spanish Language Materials to Help Spread the Word DHHS has made “Check Your Symptoms” promotional materials available in Spanish to help create awareness of these helpful resources in Spanish-speaking communities. The materials can be found at on the DHHS website (scroll down to “Check Your Symptoms”).
WNC COVID-19 REGIONAL REPORT Vaya is proud to be a key partner in the weekly WNC COVID-19 Regional Report from the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) in conjunction with eight other WNC health and social services organizations. Together, we’re committed to providing WNC’s medical community with timely information on COVID-19 through weekly updates on regional trends, needs, resources and training opportunities. Read more: WNC COVID-19 Regional Report (July 17, 2020)
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