MARCH 4, 2021 | COMMUNICATION BULLETIN ISSUE 62 IN THIS ISSUE: Q&A Webinar for Vaya Health Network Providers | New Vaccine Priority for People with IDD | Electronic Visit Verification Stakeholder Meeting | New Dates: QPR Suicide Prevention Web-Based Training
Q&A Webinar for Vaya Health Network Providers Tomorrow: Friday, March 5, 2021, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Q&A Webinars for Vaya Network Providers take place every two weeks and are an important source of the most up-to-date information. Registration is not required. All Vaya network providers are encouraged to join. This week’s agenda includes: Standard Plan enrollment soft launch, vaccine updates, provider communication updates, COVID flexibilities and more.
Q&A WEBINAR FOR VAYA NETWORK PROVIDERS – MARCH 5, 2021
COVID-19 NEWS AND UPDATES New Vaccine Priority for People with IDD People with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) are now explicitly included in prioritized populations for the COVID-19 vaccine in North Carolina. Any individuals with IDD receiving 30 days or more of home and community-based services (HCBS) can schedule a vaccine now as part of an expanded definition of long-term care, North Carolina officials announced this week. Other individuals with IDD who do not yet qualify for the vaccine can start scheduling vaccine appointments on March 24, 2021. To schedule a vaccine and for updates on vaccinations, visit the N.C. DHHS "Find your spot. Take your shot" webpage.
Electronic Visit Verification Stakeholder Meeting Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 1 – 2 p.m.
NC Medicaid will host an Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Stakeholder Meeting. The meeting agenda will be released at a later date. Register online.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES New Dates: QPR Suicide Prevention Web-Based Training Multiple dates through December 2021 Two hours of your time could help save a life. Vaya's Provider and Community Education Team is offering free, web-based “Question, Persuade, Refer” (QPR) suicide prevention trainings through December 2021. Each training is limited to 30 participants. Available trainings are listed on Vaya’s online Calendar of Events. To register, email CIT Training Coordinator Melissa Ledbetter at melissa.ledbetter@vayahealth.com.
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