
PHA has developed this webpage to provide home-based care providers with the latest news, guidance, and research related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional information on COVID-19 vaccines and testing are available by clicking on the buttons below.

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Waivers & Flexibilities
Pennsylvania (Expired October 31, 2022, except as noted)*
*Note: A number of waivers applicable to home-based care are authorized by CMS waivers and are not state-dependent. See CMS Waivers, below.
Federal
PA Department of Health (DOH)
General Resources
PA Health Alert Network (PA-HAN)
Reminder: Homes where care is being provided are considered “healthcare settings.”
For more information on testing resources click here. For more information on vaccination resources click here.
PA Department of Human Services: Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL)
General Resources & Guidance
American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funding Information
Information Specific to OLTL Providers
PA Department of Human Services: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)
General Resources & Guidance
American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funding Information
Information Specific to ODP Providers
PA Department of Human Services: Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP)
General Resources & Guidance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS Vaccine Mandate (CMS Standard)
Setting Specific Guidance
Quality Reporting Programs
State Medicaid Program Guidance
Data
For more information on the CMS vaccine mandate and vaccine billing information click here.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
General Resources
Guidance for Healthcare Workers
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
General Resources
Provider Relief Fund
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
General Resources
FDA Announcements
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