Update on temporary rates that are extending or being replaced with permanent, legislated increases.
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Pharmacies can bill for FDA-approved in-home tests.
The Eligibility Portal is now available for registration and submission.
Certain immunocompromised children will qualify for third dose of Pfizer-BioN Tech Vaccine
Oral tablets covered for those in a home setting
Additional information to what was published in COVID-19 #210
Eligible direct care workers to receive one-time bonus from eligible providers
Eligible direct care workers to receive wage increase from eligible HCBS providers
Jan. 28, 2022. Updated to include per diem rate increase and changes to the for submission of baseline wage data requirement regarding eligible direct care worker wage increase from eligible ICF-IID providers.
FDA has expanded the use of single booster dose to include ages 12-15.