BHDDA Communications Related to COVID-19 Policy Updates and Changes
Policy and Guidance
Reopening Case Management and HCBS - 04-06-21
Request Emergency Staffing Assistance - 11-04-20
Medicaid BHDDA Services and Education Guidance #20-13 - 10-30-20 rv 11-05-20
CMS Approval for BHDDA §1115 COVID Waiver Application - 10-28-20
BH Communication Infection Control Guidance # 20-12 - 07-08-20
BH Communication Essential Virtual and F2F Services COVID-19 Guidance #20-11 - 07-08-20
Resident Freedom of Movement and Visits #20-10 - 07-08-20
Financing Resources Memo - 07-06-2020
Guidance #20-09 COVID-19 Testing Consent Guidelines for Individuals with Decision-making challenges - 06-25-20
Response on Allowable Cost and General Fund Default - 06-08-2020
Additional Guidance on Premium Pay Increase - 05-22-2020
Premium Pay Increase - DCW - 05-18-2020
Children's Home-Based Outpatient Services during COVID-19 Pandemic - 05-11-2020
Executive Order 2020-72 Memo - 05-05-2020
Executive Order on Anti-Discrimination - EO 2020-64 - 04-29-2020
Behavioral Health COVID-19 Guidance & Resources for ABA Services #20-07 - 04-29-2020
Telemedicine Case Management Monitoring Memo - 04-27-2020
Clarification of MDHHS Order Implementing EO 2020-50 for Required Reporting - 04-23-2020
MDHHS Order Implementing EO 2020-50 - 04-20-2020
LAI and Lab Testing Guidance - 4-14-2020
COVID-19 Opioid Treatment Program Essential Services Dosing Guidance #20-05 - 4-10-2020
COVID-19 Opioid Treatment Program Infection Control #20-06 - 4-10-2020
Clarification on Rounding Rules for Behavioral Health Services - 4-7-2020
COVID-19 Michigan Clubhouse Guidance and Rate Information - 4-3-2020
BHT - ABA Memo - 4-1-2020
Hospital to Post Acute Care Transfer Form Updated - 3-27-2020
Resident Freedom of Movement and Visits - 03-30-2020 - - Rescinded - Guidance No Longer Active
Actions for Caregivers of Older Adults
BH Communication Clinically Essential F2F Services - 03-25-20 - - Rescinded Guidance No Longer Active
BH Communication Essential Services Stay Home Stay Safe - 03-25-20 - - Rescinded Guidance No Longer Active
BH Communication Infection Control - 03-25-20 - - Rescinded Guidance No Longer Active
Clozapine Guidance Memo - 03-24-2020
Consent Question Memo - 3-20-20
Service and Settings Concerns - 3-20-20
MSA
MSA Numbered Letter L 20-28 - 05-12-2020
MSA Bulletin - Updated COVID-19 Stakeholder Summary - 4-6-2020
MSA Bulletin - COVID-19 Response: Suspending All Medicaid Closures - 4-6-2020
Resources
Day Program and Employment Services: Reopening Support, Guidelines, and Resources for States - 12-03-2020
Health Care Ration - 08-18-2020
Health Care Rights - 08-18-2020
Plain Language Information on Coronavirus - 08-18-2020
COVID-19 and Racial and Ethnic Minorities - 04-22-2020
Supporting Peers - 04-21-20
Prepare For and Prevent COVID-19 - 04-15-2020
Wayne State MI-DDI COVID-19 Link for Families and Individuals with IDD
Residential Provider Food Support and Local Emergency Managers - 04-15-2020
MDHHS Announces Peer-run Warmline to Aid Persons with Mental Health Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic - 04-13-2020
Addressing Emotional Needs While You Are Sick - 04-07-2020
Supporting Emotional Health of the Behavioral Health Workforce - 04-02-2020
Supporting Emotional Health of the Health Care Workforce - 04-02-2020
Behavioral Health Guidance for Clinicians Diagnosing COVID-19 - 03-30-2020
Supporting First Responders - 03-30-2020
COVID-19 Response: Medicaid Waivers and State Plan Amendments
MI Appendix K Approval Letter - signed - 03-29-2021
MI (0169, 0438, 4119) Appendix K - 03-29-2021
MI Appendix K Approval Letter - signed - 03-10-2021
MI (0169,0438,4119) Appendix K - 03-10-2021
MI Appendix K Approval Letter - signed - 06-19-2020
MI (0167, 4119, 0438) Appendix K - 06-19-2020
MI 20-0005 Approval Package - 06-05-2020
Services
COVID-19 Emergency Dental Directory - 04-13-20
Plan of Service and Due Process Concerns Memo - 04-08-20 - - RESCINDED
Training
CPR Training Extension Updated Advisory Memo - 04-07-2020
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Gatherings and Face Mask Order Frequently Asked Questions - Direct Care Workers - 12-14-2020
Skilled Nursing, Home for the Aged, and Adult Foster Care Facilities COVID-19 Visitation FAQ - 10-30-20
FAQs Regarding COVID-19 for Licensed Psychiatric Hospitals (LPHs) #20-08 - 06-02-2020
AFC HFA FAQ - 3-31-2020
VIDEOS
Dylan Secord, Clinical Social Worker at DEAF C.A.N.! interviews Kathleen Mitchell, a Social Worker with extensive experience in the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard-of-Hearing communities. Together, they discuss the importance of addressing mental health in the Deaf community, including current issues caused by the impact of Covid-19. The two also discuss the importance for the Deaf community of establishing access to helpful resources and how they can be assisted remotely during the pandemic.
Dylan Secord, Clinical Social Worker at DEAF C.A.N.! interviews Leslie Pertz, MSW, LMSW, BEI ll Certified ASL interpreter who works for the Michigan Medicine clinic in Dexter. Together, they discuss this unique and valuable practice, which also staffs two Deaf Doctors. The conversation addresses Ms. Pertz expertise in Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing (EMDR) along with the importance of communication in mental health - and general health - for Deaf people.
