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As a result of the “shelter at home” announcements, some counties are experiencing authorities under order to restrict travel. For those organizations that are in these lockdown counties (and others), and need to implement emergency procedures regarding their critical health care workers, please feel free to use this safe passage letter template. This was developed by one of our member agencies and was reviewed by their attorneys. We hope this is helpful to your emergency efforts.


ANCOR also provided these templates for DSPs:

Work with leadership in your organization to customize these templates for documents that give credibility to your claims that your work is essential if you live somewhere that has ordered a “Stay Home” or “Shelter in Place” ordinance.

Please find an updated stakeholder message regarding DHS’ actions in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This message contains the information shared by Secretary Miller on the March 25 stakeholder call. Please know that the situation remains fluid and responses will continue to evolve; the most up to date information is available on the DHS website. Thank you for your partnership and for all you are doing to serve Pennsylvanians during this time.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Medicare Provider Enrollment Relief related to COVID-19. Also included are toll-free hotlines available to provide enrollment information and answer questions related to COVID-19 enrollment requirements.

For a complete and updated list of CMS actions, guidance, and other information in response to COVID-19, members should visit the Current Emergencies website.