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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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COVID-19 Regulatory Relief

COVID-19 regulatory relief and program guidance for OASAS certified programs on service provision and reimbursement the SPA allowed for continuation of reduction in time requirements for...
COVID-19 Vaccine, Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Health Alerts
Article 31/32 Providers COVID-19 Vaccination Status Guidance

Guidance regarding COVID-19 education of clients and vaccination reporting status in OMH/OASAS faciltiies.
Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Reimbursement, Coverage and Reimbursement
Telepractice Service Modifiers Crosswalk

Telehealth rate code modifiers for licensed/designated programs for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency period starting 3/17/20. Issued May 12, 2020.

 
Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Opioid Treatment Programs, Reimbursement, Coverage and Reimbursement
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.
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Modified Background Check Requirements

Interim guidance regarding modified background check requirements for existing and new staff of OASAS operated and certified providers during the COVID-19 emergency ​​​​​. Issued 4/10/20.

Last Updated: 06/21/21
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.