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COVID-19 Information - Publication RETIRED as of November 8, 2022

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Information from Empire for Care Providers about COVID-19 - RETIRED as of November 8, 2022 As of November 8, 2022, THIS DOCUMENT WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED. Future updates regarding COVID-19 will appear in the monthly Provider News publication.	Administrative
Maximizing efficient, high quality COVID-19 screenings	Administrative
New York Department of Financial Services Circular Letter on PPE The New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) recently issued a circular letter, “Charges for Personal Protective Equipment by Participating Providers”. In support with the letter, Empire is sharing with participating providers their responsibilities and working with providers to report the findings to DFS.	Administrative
Webinar recording now available for network providers on how to leverage telehealth to care for Behavioral Health patients during COVID-19 and beyond Empire hosted a provider webinar to share information and resources with Behavioral Health providers to assist with maximizing the telehealth experience. Access the webinar recording to learn more about leveraging telehealth for behavioral health services.	Administrative
A special thank you to Care Providers Thank you for your tireless efforts in keeping our country healthy. For all you do, we would like to share a message of our gratitude.	Administrative
Empire Waives Cost Share for COVID-19 Treatment (Updated May 29, 2020) Effective April 1, we expanded coverage for our members undergoing treatment related to a COVID-19 diagnosis, which covers the waiver of cost shares for COVID-19 treatment received through December 31, 2020.	Administrative
Mental Health Services for Fully Insured New York Members including Essential Workers Effective May 2, 2020, Empire began waiving cost sharing for in-network outpatient mental health services for all New York fully-insured members, including essential workers. This waiver will be in effect until September 28, 2020, unless further extended.	Administrative
Webinar recording now available for network providers on SBA loans and other federal relief programs in response to COVID-19 (Updated May 1, 2020) Empire hosted a provider webinar to share information and resources with its network providers regarding opportunities providers have to access loans through the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal programs in response to the economic impact of COVID-19. Access the webinar recording using the password “health” to learn more about federal financial relief for providers.	Administrative
Federal Resources Available for Care Providers and Employers in the Federal CARES Act During the COVID-19 crisis, care providers are working to keep the country running while navigating the financial impact it is having on them. To help care providers navigate the resources available to them Empire has complied information on programs we have learned about that could provide additional financial relief during this crisis.	Administrative
Patient Cost-Sharing for Laboratory Tests to Diagnose COVID-19, Provider Visits to Diagnose COVID-19, and all Telehealth Services	Administrative
Empire to delay most 4/1/2020 formulary list updates for commercial health plan pharmacy benefit	Pharmacy
Empire Suspends Certain Authorization Requirements to Aid NYS COVID-19 Response	Administrative
Updated COVID-19 Medicare and Medicaid Information For the latest COVID-19 Medicare and Medicaid information, please check Medicaid Provider News - COVID-19 and Important Medicare Advantage Updates.	State & Federal

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