Coronavirus (COVID-19)

With the COVID-19 cases now reported in Michigan, our goal is to make resources available to the provider network to ensure all proper measures are taken to protect staff, their families, community partners, and the vulnerable populations we serve.

MSHN Guidance and Resources

• MSHN Issues Network Staffing Support for Provider Stabilization Program and Application  - Released 3.2.22
• FAQ FY21 - Updated 6.10.21
• MSHN Issues Parameters for Direct Support Professional Enhanced Compensation during COVID-19  Updated 9.30.21 - Extended through 9.30.22; Updated 4.2.21 - Extended through 9.30.21 with addtional service code; Amended Release 1.12.21 - Extended through 7.9.21
• MSHN Regional Parameters for Provider Support and Stabilization - Updated 11.18.21 - Additional cost coverage for compliance with OSHAUpdated 9.30.21 - Extended through 9.30.22; Corrected Date Error 4.27.21; Amended Release 1.4.21, Extended through 9.30.21
• SAPT Provider Status  - Updated 1.6.21
• FAQ - FY20 document  - Updated 9.24.20
• MSHN Residential Homes - Crisis Plan for COVID-19 - Released 11.3.20 - Added Rapid Response Staffing Resource, Released 9.22.20 - Added Staffing Resources Released 5.18.20
• Federal Medicaid Targeted Distribution Guidance - Provider Relief Fund (L20-40) - Released 6.30.20
• MSHN Summary of Paycheck Protection Program - Released 6.25.20 - MSHN Summary of Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act - Released 4.30.20 - Added PPP Loan Forgiveness Resources - Released 5.22.20
• CARES Act Provider Relief Fund - Medicaid/CHIP Provider Relief - Released 10.21.20​​​​​
  • Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline Extended to November 6, 2020 
  • Provider Relief Fund Attestation and Portal Now Available - Released 10.19.20
• MSHN Special Release Additional Compensation for Workforce Members Delivering Supports and Services in Withdrawal Management and SUD Residential Treatment Settings - Released 6.5.20
• MSHN Guidance for SUD Reopening - Released 5.29.20
• MSHN Guidance for Network Reopening - Released 5.18.20
• MSHN Summary of CARES ACT - Payroll & Tax Benefits to Small Business - Released 4.6.20
• MSHN Summary of CARES ACT - Program Funding Opportunities During COVID-19 - Released 4.6.20
• MSHN Special Release COVID-19 Updates - Released 3.26.20
• Organizational Response and Resources - Released 3.13.20

State of Michigan Guidance and Resources

The State of Michigan provides updates on the disease's spread within the state, as well as frequently asked questions available here.

MDHHS COVID-19 Vaccine information can be located here.

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Administration (BHDDA) posts communications related to COVID-19 policy updates and changes which impact the public behavioral health system.

MDHHS Issues COVID Guidance and Decision Tool for Adult Foster Care/Homes for the Aged - Released 12.10.20

Habilitative Supports Waiver - Appendix K Extension Timeline - Released 4.6.21

MDHHS Issues A Phased Approach to Resuming Standard Operations for Case Management and other Home and Community Based Services - Released 4.6.21

BHDDA Issues MSA 20-58 COVID-19 Response: Speciality Behavioral Health Supports and Servcies

MDHHS provides listing of Regional Healthcare Coordinators (HCC).  CMHSPs and SAPT Providers should contact their assigned regions HCC for obtaining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).  Please contact MSHN at coronavirus@midstatehealthnetwork.org if the HCC is unable to fill the PPE need.

MDHHS Epidemic Orders & Related Communications

• MDHHS Updates Mask Guidance, Recovery Phase - Released 2.16.22
• MDHHS LTCF Visitation Guidance - Released 3.17.21
• MDHHS Requirements Residential Care Facilities - Rescission of 3.17.21 Order 
  • Residential Care Facilities Order Guidance - May 21, 2021
• Implementation of Required COVID-19 Testing - Rescinded 5.5.21; Released 10.28.20
  • Testing in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Homes for the Aged, and Adult Foster Care Facilities - Amended 5.5.21
• RESCINDED Final MDHHS Congregate Care and Juvenile Justice Epidemic Order - Update 10.29.20, Released 10.6.20

• MDHHS Issue Updated COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment Guidelines for Individuals who have Decision-Making Challenges - Released 11.19.21

• MDHHS Guidance for Coordination of Behavioral Health Medicaid Waiver Services and Educational Distance Learning in the COVID-19 Context - Released 10.30.20; Revised 11.5.20

• MDHHS order will allow outdoor visits at residential facilities while continuing to protect residents from COVID-19 - Released 9.10.2020
• MDHHS Reopening Case Management and HCBS Final - Released 7.15.20
• MDHHS Resident Freedom of Movement and Visits with the lifting of the Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order 2020-21 - Released 7.8.20
• MDHHS Epidemic Order Residential Care Visitation - Released 7.1.20
• MDHHS Epidemic Order Congregate and Juvenile Justice Facilities - Released 7.1.20
• 20-09 COVID-19 Testing Consent Guidelines for Individuals with decision-making Challenges - Released 6.30.20
• MDHHS Expansion of visitation at Residential Facilities - Released 6.30.20
• FAQ Regarding COVID-19 Licensed Psychiatric Hospitals - Released 6.2.20
• Children's Home-Based Outpatient Services During Covid-19 - Released 5.11.20
• MSA 20-28 MDHHS COVID-19 Response:  Temporary Suspension of Certain Provider Enrollment Requirements; Temporary Suspension of Certain Restrictions and Requirements of the Michigan Public Health Code - Released 4.30.20
• BHDDA Residential Provider Food Support and Local Emergency Managers Listing - Released 4.15.20
• Autism/ABA:
  • BHDDA ABA COVID-19 Resources - Released 4.25.20
  • MDHHS Behavioral Health Treatment/Applied Behavior Analysis Service - Released 4.1.20
  • ABA Key Considerations and Regional Guidance - Released 3.31.20
  • Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) Issues ABA Position Statement - Released 3.28.20
• Clubhouse Guidance and Rate Information - Released 4.3.20
• Resident Freedom of Movement and Visits - Released 4.2.20 (Replaces Service/Setting Concerns)
• LARA AFC/HFC Guidance - Released 4.1.20

• BHDDA OTP Essential Services Dosing Guidance - Released 4.10.20
• BHDDA OTP Infection Control - Released 4.10.20
• SAMHSA & DEA offer Buprenorphine and Telemedicine COVID-19 Guidance - Released 3.31.20
• MDHHS Office of Recovery Oriented Systems of Care Issues Prevention Guidance - Released 3.30.20
• MDHHS Guidance for SUD Treatment during COVID-19 - Released 3.17.20
• SAMHSA Expands Previous Guidance for Opioid Treatment Programs - Released 3.16.20
• SAMHSA Issues Guidance for OTPs during COVID-19 Crisis - Released 3.16.20

Federal Guidance and Resources

• SAMHSA Resources entitled Self-care for Healthcare Professionals and Responders to COVID-19 and New Mobile app, My Mental Health Crisis Plan available to allows individuals who have serious mental illness to create a plan to guide their treatment during a mental health crisis.
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services provides updates on COVID-19, including Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers, effective March 1, 2020.
• The Centers for Disease Control provides updates on the virus and safety information for the public and healthcare professionals.
  • CDC Strategies for Optimizing Personal Protective Equipment During Crisis Capacity 
• ASAM Resources and technical guidance to the SUD treatment field on issues related to mitigating risk of infection while maintaining service provision.
• COVID-19 Emergency Response - Medicaid Fact Sheet - Updated 3.20.20
• The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) provides guidance on telehealth remote communications and related enforcement discretion that also includes a telehealth Frequently Asked Questions.