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COVID-19 Archive

Refer to this archive of COVID-19 guidance and best practices for certified providers and treatment settings as needed.
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SAPT Funding Initiatives
Addressing the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Federal legislation provides supplemental funding to offset the negative impact of COVID-19 on the provider system. Projects and initiatives invest in existing prevention, treatment and recovery infrastructure, promote support for addiction service providers, and address the unique needs of communities across New York.
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NY Project HOPE

Project Hope is New York’s COVID-19 emotional support helpline. Learn more and...

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Featured Guidance
All COVID-19 Guidance
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Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols, Inpatient & Residential Programs, Infection Control
Ambulatory and Residential Program COVID-19 Testing

Record-keeping and notification instructions for COVID-19 testing within OASAS and Office of Mental Health ambulatory and residential programs. Issued June 30, 2020.

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Prevention Programs
Sample Annual Report

A template that prevention providers may use for completing 2019-2020 Annual Reports.

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Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols, State and Local
Travel Advisory

The requirement to quarantine for travel to states with prevalent transmission of COVID-19 pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 205.

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Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols, State and Local
Travel Advisory Guidance

Interim Dept. of Health guidance regarding quarantine restrictions on travelers arriving in New York State following out-of-state travel.

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Staffing, Testing & Cleaning Protocols, Infection Control
DOH Health Advisory: Discontinuation of Isolation

Health Advisory from NYS Department of Health regarding symptom-based strategy to discontinue home isolation for persons with COVID-19. Issued 5/30/20.

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Prevention Programs
Prevention Workplan Extension

OASAS guidance detailing the extension of 2020-2021 annual reports and WITNYS reporting deadlines to November 1, 2020, in light of the COVID-19 emergency. Issued 5/13/20. Updated September 22, 2020.

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Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Reimbursement, Coverage & 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.

 

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Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Opioid Treatment Programs, Reimbursement, Coverage & 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.

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Telepractice & Regulatory Guidance, Opioid Treatment Programs, Health Alerts, Guidance & Local Service Bulletins
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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COVID-19 Guidance
Get Tested

Essential workers in New York State can make an appointment to be tested for COVID-19 at one of our drive-through or walk-in testing sites.