COVID-19 Information Links

Below is a list of links to COVID-19 resources we hope you will find helpful.  CSMS-IPA will continue to update this list as new information becomes available.  Our payor partners recommend use of their website for the most up-to-date information on changes to policies and billing procedures

CARES Act Provider Relief Fund

• CMS – https://www.hhs.gov/provider-relief/index.html
• CMS – CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Payment Attestation Portal

Providers who have been allocated a payment from the initial $30 billion general distribution must sign an attestation confirming receipt of the funds and agree to the terms and conditions within 30 days of payment.

COVID -19 Cares Act 2020

• Small Business Association (SBA) – Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application & Eligibility Terms
• US Senate Committee -The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
• Small Business Association (SBA) – Overview of Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Loan Advance
• Small Business Association (SBA) – Paycheck Protection Program Loan information
• Small Business Association (SBA) – Paycheck Protection Program list of approved lenders 

COVID-19 Payor Updates Attached

• https://providernews.anthem.com/connecticut/
• Anthem – Update re: COVID-19-FINAL_3_17_20.pdf
• Anthem – Update re: COVID-19_3_19_20.pdf
• Cigna – COVID-19ProviderBillingGuidance_03.17.20_Flyer.pdf
• Cigna – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center
• ConnectiCare - Update: Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and resources for our providers
• ConnectiCare- Updates to preauthorization, home health care services and Passage referrals
• United Healthcare – COVID-19 website - changes and update for care providers around billing, claims and/or eligibility
• United Healthcare - For answers to common questions around billing, claims, and/or eligibility, you can continue to take advantage of our Link self-service tools

COVID-19 General Information from CDC, CMS, AMA, Qualidigm

•    CMS –  https://www.cms.gov/files/document/general-telemedicine-toolkit.pdf
•    CMS –  https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/Telehealth/Telehealth-Codes
•    CMS – Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider fact Sheet
•    CMS – Telehealth waiver FAQs
•    AMA – CPT®Releases New Coronavirus (COVID-19) Code and Description Testing
•    CMS – CMS reference chart on Medicare Telehealth
•    AAFP – Checklist to Prepare Physician Offices for COVID-19
•    AMA – Chart of State Telehealth Laws
•    AMA – Telemedicine Quick set-up guide in response to COVID-19 National Emergency
•    Qualidigm – COVID-19 Informational Webpage with important links
•    HHS.gov – Notification of Enforcement Discretion for telehealth
•    Quality Payment Program and Quality Reporting Program/Value Based Purchasing Program COVID-19 Relief

COVID -19 Department of Labor

•     FAQ about coronavirus for workers and employers