Coronavirus (COVID-19) Partner Resources
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking action to protect the health and safety of our nation’s patients and providers in the wake of the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
CMS has compiled these resources to help you stay informed on CMS, HHS CDC and other materials and resources available on the COVID-19 vaccine. Please share these materials, bookmark the page, and check back often for the most up-to-date information.
You can find these and more resources on the CMS COVID-19 Policies & Guidance and the HHS COVID Education Campaign page.
Please refresh your browser often to see the most up-to-date information.
To listen to the audio files and read the transcripts for the COVID-19 Stakeholder calls, visit the Podcast and Transcripts page.
To keep up with the important work CMS is doing in response to COVID-19, please visit the Current Emergencies Website.
Federal Resources
White House Coronavirus Task Force: Keeping Workplaces, Homes, Schools, or Commercial Establishments Safe.
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Workplace, School and Home Guidance
- A Framework for Mitigation
- https://www.cms.gov/COVIDvax
- HHS COVID Vaccine Education Campaign
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Stakeholder Calls
CMS hosts varied recurring stakeholder engagement sessions to share information related to the agency’s response to COVID-19. These sessions are open to members of the healthcare community and are intended to provide updates, share best practices among peers, and offer attendees an opportunity to ask questions of CMS and other subject matter experts.
CMS COVID-19 Office Hours Calls (twice a month on Tuesday at 5:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern)
Tuesday, February 23rd at 5:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern
Toll Free Attendee Dial In: 833-614-0820; Access Passcode: 2528725
Audio Webcast link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/axk4c6k7
Tuesday, March 16th at 5:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern
Toll Free Attendee Dial In: 833-614-0820; Access Passcode: 4177586
Audio Webcast link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/43t5sh6e
Tuesday, April 6th at 5:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern
Toll Free Attendee Dial In: 833-614-0820; Access Passcode: 2769397
Audio Webcast link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/bg6zv6xk
Conference lines are limited, so we highly encourage you to join via audio webcast, either on your computer or smartphone web browser. You are welcome to share this invitation with your colleagues and membership.
To listen to the audio files and read the transcripts for the COVID-19 Stakeholder calls, visit the Podcast and Transcripts page.
Nursing Home Series for Front Line Clinicians and Staff
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is airing the first episode in a series of short podcasts for frontline nursing home staff. The series, “CMS Beyond the Policy: Nursing Home Series for Frontline Clinicians and Staff,” is designed to reinforce training and infection control practices in nursing homes to help combat the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
This podcast features a discussion between Dr. Shari Ling, CMS Deputy Chief Medical Officer and David Wright, Director of CMS’s Quality Safety & Oversight Group. They will be talking about three important actions every frontline clinician or caregiver can take to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within nursing homes and sharing reminders about personal protective equipment (PPE).
To listen to the podcast, please click here: https://www.cms.gov/podcast/nursing-home-series-front-line-clinicians-and-staff.
If you work with:
The General Public
- How to Protect Yourself and Others
- The 3Ws (Wear, Wait, Wash) and promote vaccinations – especially among those who are hesitant.
- Wash Your Hands Video
- CDC's tips on How to Protect Yourself and Others
- Tell Me More - Vaccine Safety Video
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccines Page – Get answers to common vaccine questions and search your state or territory to see how and when you can get vaccinated.
Communications, Toolkits and Resources
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit
- CDC COVID-19 Communications Resources and Tools
- FDA COVID-19 Social Media Toolkit
- Stop the Spread of Germs Infographic
- COVID-19 Symptoms Infographic
- From Coverage to Care (C2C) COVID-19 Resources
Faith-Based Communities
- HHS Recommended Preventive Practices and FAQs for Faith-Based and Community Leaders (Updated 3/27/20)
- Considering Faith, Community, and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Crisis
- Interim Guidance for Community and Faith Leaders
- Checklist for Community and Faith Leaders
- Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
Rural Communities
- Rural Health Information Hub – Rural Response to COVID-19
- Rural Response to COVID-19 Webinars and Teleconferences
Medicare Beneficiaries
- Medicare & Coronavirus page
- Medicare coverage page on COVID-19 vaccines
- Medicare Coverage page on COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments
- Medicare fraud page
Protect Yourself from Coronavirus Scams
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Resources
- Taking Care of your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
- Virtual Recovery Resources
- Managing Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Caregivers
- Caring for Someone At Home (4/15/20)
- Home Care Guidance (2/12/2020)
- Prevent the Spread Guidance
If you are a Clinician
- CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Page for Providers
- CDC COVID-19 Information for Healthcare Professionals
- COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers (PDF) (12/1/20)
- Coronavirus Waivers and Flexibilities
- Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA)
- Information for Clinicians on Therapeutic Options for COVID-19 Patients
Telehealth
- Medicare Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) (now included in all-inclusive FAQs) UPDATED (1/7/21)
- HHS telehealth guidance & information
Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Facilities
- CMS Nursing Home Resource Center
- CDC Long-Term Care Facility Toolkit
- HHS COVID-19 Long-Term Care Resources
If you are a Health Plan or a State
- Medicaid.gov - COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for States
- State Health Office Letter - Planning for the Resumption of Normal State Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Basic Health Program (BHP) Operations Upon Conclusion of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- Coverage and Reimbursement of COVID-19 Vaccines, Vaccine Administration, and Cost Sharing under Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and Basic Health Program Toolkit
Medicaid Section 1135 Waivers
- Medicaid 1135 Waiver Opportunity and Application Checklist
- List of Approved State Medicaid 1135 Waivers
Medicaid Home and Community Based 1915(c) Waivers/Appendix K
- Appendix K Templates, Documents, Instructions and List of Approved Waivers
- COVID-19 Appendix K Instructions
This resource, and earlier CMS actions in response to the COVID-19 virus, are part of the ongoing White House Task Force efforts. To keep up with the important work the Task Force is doing in response to COVID-19 click here Coronavirus.gov. For information specific to CMS, please visit the Current Emergencies Website.
CMS is regularly posting resources. Please note that the most updated information can be found on Coronavirus.gov, FDA.gov, and USA.gov.
Updated February 16, 2021