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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus designated SARS-CoV-2.The outbreak of COVID-19 originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in December 2019. Since then, tens of thousands of confirmed cases have been reported, predominantly in China but in a rapidly growing number of countries worldwide.
This is a rapidly evolving situation, so information and recommendations may change. We will continue to learn more in the coming days and share new information as it is available.
For additional information, please visit CDC's Situation Summary, view States Reporting Cases of COVID-19 to CDC, or call DHHR's COVID-19 information hotline 24/7, toll-free at 1-800-887-4304.
Due to World Health Organization declaring Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) a pandemic, the Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) is allowing the following:
SPA 22-0016 - 7.4.A Rescissions to the State's Disaster Relief Policies for the COVID-19 National Emergency May 1, 2022
COVID -19 Self-Test Kit Coverage January 31, 2022
SPA 21-0011 - 7.4 Medicaid Disaster Relief for the COVID-19 National Emergency October 13, 2021
SPA 21-0010 - 7.4 Medicaid Disaster Relief for the COVID-19 National Emergency June 1, 2020
SPA 21-005 - 7.4 Medicaid Disaster Relief for the COVID-19 National Emergency May 7, 2021
SPA 21-0007 - 7.4 Medicaid Disaster Relief for the COVID-19 National Emergency April 8, 2021
BMS COVID-19 Vaccine Billing Guidelines March 16, 2021
BMS COVID-19 Vaccine Billing Guidelines January 11, 2021
Ambulance Services Provider COVID-19 Increment February 24, 2021
Dental Services Provider COVID-19 Increment February 24, 2021
Occupational and Physical Therapy Services Provider COVID-19 Increment February 24, 2021
Swing Bed Use During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Period October 14, 2020
Swing Bed Use During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Period September 18, 2020
Dental Providers Reimbursement Rates May 26, 2020
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Home and Community-Based Services/Waivers
Testing and Treatment/Insured and Uninsured
Prior Authorization Suspension Withdrawal May 26, 2020
Pause Payment Program for Provider Repayments Suspension Withdrawal May 26, 2020
Pause Payment Program for Provider Repayments April 1, 2020
1135 Flexibilities Requested in March 23, 2020 Communication June 9, 2020
1135 Flexibilities Requested in March 23, 2020 Communication March 30 2020
SPA 20-0006 - 7.4 Medicaid Disaster Relief for the COVID-19 National Emergency December 17, 2020
State Plan Amendment (SPA) 20-0004 - 7.4 Medicaid Disaster Relief for the COVID-19 National Emergency August 13, 2020
2020 Spring Provider Workshops Cancelled March 18, 2020
Resources:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Website
