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With the difficult circumstances regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, RCPA member Maher Duessel, a specialized full service CPA firm, would like to provide you with some important updates in key four areas: reporting filing date changes, legislative and regulatory updates, best practices for governments and non-profits, and financial assistance programs. Listed below is a summary of updates regarding these areas. Also, we have posted some helpful links on our website. We encourage you to monitor our blog for future updates regarding COVID-19 as matters evolve.
You are welcome to use our resource blog below and on our website. We have a team working on these issues. We will update as information becomes available and you are welcome to forward questions to us. We are also assisting with filling out loan apps under the new law if members need assistance. View the full message from Maher Duessel.
Temporary Changes to 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) Program
Gov. Wolf: Early Refill Availability for Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients
COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
CMS Issues New Rules to Providers in Response to COVID-19
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an interim final rule with comment period that contains policy and regulatory revisions in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. This interim final rule provides individuals and entities that provide services to Medicare beneficiaries with the necessary flexibilities to respond effectively to the health threats posed by the spread of COVID-19.
This rule waives numerous regulations across numerous provider types, including inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs). Some of the issues addressed include waivers related to IRF coverage rules, covered telehealth services, audit and medical reviews, etc. A document specific to IRFs was also developed for additional guidance. This additional guidance builds off of the blanket waivers that were previously issued by CMS in response to COVID-19.
These changes are effective immediately for all provider types and will be in effect for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency. This interim final rule will be displayed and published in the Federal Register.
Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Extend Stay-at-Home Orders to Seven Additional Counties
Governor Wolf: Request for Major Disaster Declaration Approved
URGENT: Surgical Masks Available, Responses Needed by 1:00 pm Today
RCPA has been contacted about the potential opportunity to order surgical masks (3-ply disposable mask with ear loop) for use in residential programs, homes, and outpatient settings. These are NOT N-95 masks which are used for inpatient settings. To understand the difference, view this flyer.
There are 220 masks in a box, available for $220/box, which includes shipping and are shipped directly to the provider. Delivery is expected within 15–20 days from the date the order is placed. You may request as many boxes as you need; however, we cannot guarantee the full order until all orders are received.
Please use this link to complete your request with the information we need. This is extremely time sensitive, so we are asking that each organization coordinate their order and submit by 1:00 pm TODAY.
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