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
- CDC Homepage
- USA.gov
- USA.gov (Spanish)
- FEMA.gov
- CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Policies & Guidance
- HHS COVID Vaccine Education Campaign
J&J COVID-19 Vaccine: Health Alert
The CDC issued a Health Alert, about the CDC and FDA’s recommended pause in the use of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine, in part, to ensure that the health care provider community is aware of the potential for adverse events and can provide proper management due to the unique treatment required with this type of blood clot.
For more information:
- SIGN UP to join the COVID-19 Community Corps
- Dr. Fauci’s video on what people need to know about the J&J vaccine recommended pause
- CDC’s FAQs on the J&J Vaccine Pause
- HRSA’s Fact Sheets for Patients and Providers on COVID-19 Care for Uninsured Individuals
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Stakeholder Calls
Wednesday April 21, 2021 at 4pm EST- Join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call. During the call, we’ll cover the following:
- Vaccine Updates & Recommendation to Pause Use of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
- Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care (LTC) Program updates
- Long-term Care Emergency Regulatory Waivers Issued in Response to COVID-19
- Community Champions
*** Register in advance for this Zoom Call:*** https://cms.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_vXt-B2jtS4KfurWW_xaOuQ
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.
To listen to the audio files and read the transcripts for the COVID-19 Stakeholder calls, visit the Podcast and Transcripts page.
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
- NEW HHS COVID-19 Public Education Campaign – We Can Do This - Campaign resources and toolkits
- HHS Office of Minority Health #VaccineReady Campaign Toolkit - resources, sample social media messages, and downloadable graphics
- 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
- NEW Stay Protected from COVID-19 – Medicare Covers the Vaccine card
- NEW Bring Your Medicare Card When You Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine card
- Medicare & Coronavirus page
- Medicare coverage page on COVID-19 vaccines
- Medicare Coverage page on COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments
- Medicare fraud page
Vulnerable Populations
- What Older Adults Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines
- Toolkit for People with Disabilities
- Guidance for Vaccinating Older Adults and People with Disabilities: Ensuring Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Access
- Vaccine Considerations for People with Disabilities
- Guidance for Direct Service Providers for People with Disabilities
- Vaccinating Homebound Persons With COVID-19 Vaccine
- Toolkit for People Experiencing Homelessness
- COVID-19 vaccines for Patients in Dialysis Clinics
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
If you are a Clinician
- CDC Health Alert on the J&J COVID-19 vaccine - This alert includes specific recommendations for clinicians.
- COVID-19 Vaccine Administration – No Out-of-Pocket Cost to Patients
- 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 April 21, 2021