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COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers

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COVID-19 Guidance for Behavioral Health Providers
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Last Updated: 06/17/21
Reopening Guidance
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, New York State is here to provide resources, guidance, and support for certified programs to safety serve individuals and families while navigating the pandemic.
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Antigen Testing for Inpatient and Residential Facilities and OTPs

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Opioid Treatment Program Reopening Guidance

Preliminary guidance for reopening Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) services on a regional basis amid New York Forward and the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. (Updated 6/17/21)
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Telepractice Rate Code FAQs for Opioid Treatment Programs

Frequently Asked Questions for on providing and billing for OASAS telepractice services amid COVID-19 including rate codes for reimbursement. Issued May 12, 2020.
Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Opioid Treatment Programs, Health Alerts, Guidance
Telepractice FAQs

OASAS certified or authorized providers should submit a self-attestation for permission to utilize Telepractice during the COVID-19 emergency. Issued 3/20/20. Updated 5/12/20.
Opioid Treatment Programs, Reimbursement, Coverage and Reimbursement
Billing Guidance for Opioid Treatment Programs Amid COVID-19

Billing guidance and updated rate codes for OTPs to ensure adequate reimbursement of services delivered after 3/16/20 and for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Revised April 26...
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COVID-19 FAQs for Opioid Treatment Programs

Frequently asked questions and recommendations to support Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) operating in the wake of the evolving COVID-19 situation in New York State.

Last Updated: 09/24/21
Daily COVID-19 Data
The OASAS Division of Outcome Management and System Information provides daily updates of COVID-19 data for certified, community based, non-hospital bedded and outpatient programs.