State Updates
State of Connecticut Updates
Office of the Governor
Governor Ned Lamont's Executive Orders
State Updates Weekly Color Coded Map Of High Spread Communities
Governor Lamont Announces Plans To Ease Some COVID-Related Restrictions
ASPR TRACIE Express: COVID-19 Resources-April Update
Governor Eases Certain COVID-19 Restrictions
Additional SNAP Benefits To 120,000 Households
Regional Disaster Health Response System Webinar
State To Accelerate Vaccine Administration Schedule
On-Line Seminar Key Ingredients For Vaccine Equity
ASPR TRACIE Express: COVID-19 Resources-February Update
Governor Outlines Next Phases For Age-Based Vaccine Eligibility
State Partners With Health Equity Solutions On Vaccine Rollout
Potential Solutions To The COVID-19 Oxygen Shortages
COVID-19 Clinical Rounds: Mass Critical Care
Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Statistics
Two Cases Of COVID-19 Variant Confirmed In Connecticut
COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programs
State Unveils Smart Phone Tracing App
State Updates Weekly Color Coded Map Of High Spread Communities
ASPR Regional 1 Webinar - Update on the Current Treatment Options for COVID-19
State’s COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group Meets-State Sends CDC Interim COVID Vaccination Plan
State Launches Weekly Color Coded Map Of High Spread Communities
ASPR TRACIE COVID-19 Resources
Governor Lamont Announces Membership of COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group
Funding For Housing Program Increased- Eviction Moratorium Extended
Governor Announces The Lifting Of Certain Restrictions
APRS TRACIE Webinar Recording Available
ASPR TRACIE COVID-19 Webinars And New Resources
ASPR TRACIE Webinar Optimization Of Healthcare PPE And Supplies
Additional SNAP Benefits To Be Provided To Over 109,000 Households
DCP Issues Guidance On Pharmacists Providing Vaccines To Children
Food Delivery Program For At Risk Populations During Pandemic
Governor Requests Extension Of Public Health Emergency
Extensions On Sexual Harassment Training
2020-2021 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations and Clinical Guidance During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Special Session Called-Telehealth To Be Addressed
COVID-19 Clinical Rounds and Resources
Information on CMS COVID-19 Stakeholder Engagement Calls can be found here.
Travel Advisory Updated
DPH guidance for HCWs relative to travel can be found here.
CHEFA Announces Grants To Healthcare And Other Organizations
ASPR Tracie Resources
More information can be found here.
Updated Guidance From The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Legislative Committees To Hold Informational Forum OnCOVID-19 Worker Compensation
HHS Releases FAQs On CARES Act
Multi-Language Resources Available
Governor To Call General Assembly Into Special Session
HHS Announces The Release of Additional Funds To Hospitals
More information can be found here and here.
CMMI Issues Summary Of COVID-19 Related Adjustments For Alternative Payment Models
Governor Releases Business Guidance For Phase 2 Reopening On June 17
FDA Reissues Respirators EUAs With New Decontamination-for-Reuse Instructions
Insurance and Real Estate Committee To Hold Informational Forum On Telehealth
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Update
State Updates FAQs on COVID-19 Response
The Joint Commission To Resume Regular Surveys In June
COVID-19 Engagement Opportunities
CT Dept. Of Insurance Approves Free Life Insurance Coverage For Healthcare Workers
DSS Important Message And FAQs: Update To COVID-19-Physician's Signature On Home Health Orders
Connecticut Air National Guard To Honor Healthcare Workers
Governor Lamont Outlines Phase 1 Opening Of The State
Webinar Replay-NIOSH/FDA Provide Update on KN95s
FAQ Document From DCP On Pharmacist Role in COVID-19 Testing
NIOSH Provides Update on KN95s
HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Rounds
Recommendations Presented On Phased-In Opening Of Higher Education
Governor’s press release
Additional HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program Resources
HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Rounds
HHS/ASPR COVID-19 Clinical Rounds
HRSA To Hold Webinar On COVID-19 Uninsured Program Portal
Reimbursement Program For Healthcare Providers Treating Uninsured COVID-19 Patients
Childcare Support For Frontline Healthcare Workers
Physical Security Considerations for the Healthcare Industry During COVID-19 Response
OLR Report On CON Waivers During COVID-19 Pandemic
NPR Profiles COVID Caregivers
NPR Profiles COVID Caregivers, Part 2
NPR Profiles COVID Caregivers, Part 3
NPR Profiles COVID Caregivers, Part 4
NPR Profiles COVID Caregivers, Part 5
COVID-19 Antibody Testing Primer
Veterans Administration Reminds Providers To Screen For Eligibility
Nursing Homes Receive Additional State Resources For COVID-19 Response
CHEFA Announces COVID-19 Grant Program
Connecticut-Based Manufacturers Retool In Response To The COVID Pandemic
Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation Supports Connecticut Hospitals
Governor Announces Steps To Reopen The State
Governor Announces Surge Plan in Partnership with LTCFs
Governor Ned Lamont Issue’s FAQs Document: Please click here for a FAQs document on the State of Connecticut’s actions related to COVID-19. (03/21)
Office of Health Strategy
Department of Labor
Connecticut Department of Labor Issues COVID-19 FAQs
Department of Economic Development
Department of Consumer Protection
DCP Issues Guidance For Use Of Non-Licensed Personnel During PHE
Transfer of Drugs Between Hospital Pharmacies and Pharmacy
DCP Issues Guidance To Pharmacies
DCP Issues Guidance Regarding Refills and Reissuances of Controlled Substance Prescriptions
Department of Developmental Services
DDS - Hospital Admissions and Emergency Department Notice Form
Department of Public Health
DPH Issues Modified Mask Guidance
DPH CoVP?Provider Bulletin, Week of April 19: Important Updates
DPH Updates Webpage Relative To Guidance On Who Can Administer COVID-19 Vaccines
DPH Issues Guidance For Vaccinating Patients Upon Discharge To Long-Term Care Facilities
DPH Updated Guidance For Reporting Hospitalized Covid-19 Cases
DPH Clarifies Phase 1b Eligibility
DPH Blast Fax-VAMS Enrollment Guidance For Clinical Labs
DPH Updates Guidance For Length Of Quarantine For Contacts With Persons With COVID-19
DPH Blast Fax-Reporting Requirements For SARS-COV-2 Test Results
Weekly DPH COVID-19 VAMS Clinic And Employer Office Hours
DPH Commissioner Order On Vaccine Administration
DPH Issues Blast Fax To Educational Institutions Infirmaries
DPH Updates Sports Guidance, Recommendations and Sector Rules For Winter Season
DPH Blast Faxes: Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Webinar And Required Weekly Testing
DPH Issues Documents Relative To SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Testing
The guidance document can be found here and the form can be found here.
DPH Issues Visitation Guidance To Nursing Homes And Chronic Disease Hospitals
The Blast Faxes can be found here and here. The Commissioner Order can be found here.
DPH Order On PPE For Nursing Homes
DPH Commissioner’s Advisory On Essential Worker Travel
DPH Blast Faxes- ALSA-RCH Resident and Staffing Testing Tool Kits
DPH Changes Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses And Health Conditions Reporting
DPH Changes Reportable Diseases, Emergency Illnesses And Health Conditions Reporting
DPH Issues Blast Faxes
Information can be found here on Temporary Nurse Aides.
Information can be found here on long-term care facilities daily COVID-19 test reporting system
DPH Blast Faxes
Blast Fax 2020-72, addressed to All Nursing Homes, ALSAs and RCHs
DPH Provides COVID-19 Testing Information
Nursing home staff and resident testing can be found here.
FAQ document
DPH Commissioner Order On Visitation
DPH Issues Blast Faxes To Nursing Homes
DPH Issues Updated Guidance For Providers
DPH Releases Updated Guidance For Nursing Homes
DPH Issues Series of Blast Faxes
Blast Fax 2020-61
Blast Fax 2020-62
Blast Fax 2020-63
DPH Issues Guidance On Respirator Use And Fit Testing
DPH Releases Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Healthcare Providers
Executive and Commissioner Orders-Blast Faxes
A listing of DPH Blast Faxes can be found here.
DPH Commissioner Issues Orders On Out-Of-State Healthcare Providers, click here and here
DPH Blast Fax: Nursing Students Clinical Rotations
DPH Commissioner Issues Order-Update On The Need To Have An Order For COVID Testing
DPH Releases Updated Guidance for Online Provider Reporting of COVID-19 Cases
DPH Issues Guidance on KN95s and Coveralls During The PHE
The coverall document can be found here.
DPH Issues Order Impacting APRNs/PAs
DPH Updated Guidance Return-To-Work
DPH Provides Lab Testing Guide For LTCFs And Congregate Settings
DPH Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Healthcare Professionals
DPH Issues Revised Discharge Criteria
DPH Issues Blast Fax On Discharge to SNFs
DPH Blast Fax 2020-29 Updated Guidance for COVID-19 - April 6, 2020
DPH Updated Guidance for COVID-19 – April 4, 2020
DPH Communication For COVID-19 Guidance For LTCFs
DPH - Guidance for Use of Isolation Orders during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Connecticut (03-30-2020)
DPH - Screening of EMS Providers at Skilled Nursing Facilities (03-30-2020)
DPH - Medical Reserve Corps (MRC): Process to Request Volunteers (03-27-2020)
DPH Blast Fax 2020-15 Notice From The Chief Medical Examiner
CT DPH Blast Fax 2020-09: Guidance For Infection Control And Prevention Concerning Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Dialysis Facilities
DPH COVID-19 Communication Channel For Non-Emergency Matters: COVID19.dph@ct.gov
CT DPH Sentinel Laboratory Newsletter Volume 5 Issue 3
Department of Social Services
DSS Provider Bulletin-Important Message
DSS Provider Bulletin- Reinstatement Of Copayments For Medical Services Rendered To HUSKY B Members
DSS Provider Bulletin- COVID-19 Vaccine Administration- Pharmacists/Interns/Technicians
DSS Provider Bulletin: Updated Vaccine Guidance-Medical Practitioners
DSS Provider Bulletin-Important Message- Prior Authorization
DSS Provider Important Message- Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson and Johnson)
DSS Provider Bulletin And FAQs Document-Telemedicine Guidance for Respiratory Care Services
DSS Provider Bulletin Updated FAQs Document
DSS Provider Bulletin-Important Provider Message And Updated FAQs Document
DSS Provider Bulletin- Reimbursement To Medical Providers For Vaccine Administration
DSS Provider Bulletin- Reimbursement For Vaccine Administration
DSS Updated FAQs Provider Bulletin
DSS CMAP COVID-19 Response Bulletin And Updated COVID-19 FAQs
The bulletin can be found here. The updated FAQs document, dated August 13 can be found here.
DSS Issues Updated COVID-19 FAQs
DSS Important Provider Message And Updated FAQs
The updated FAQs document can be found here.
DSS Bulletins, Notices and FAQs
Provider Bulletin 2020-46
Provider Bulletin 2020-50
COVID-19 behavioral health issues
Additional information
DSS Issues Provider Bulletin, Important Message and FAQs
Find the bulletin here, the FAQ here and the Message here
DSS Provider Bulletin/Important Message/FAQs
Click here for the bulletin and here for the message.
DSS Provider Bulletins And Updated FAQs: COVID-19 Response
Provider Bulletin 2020-34
Provider Bulletin 2020-45
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DSS Important Message And FQAs-COVID-19-Physician's Signature On Home Health Orders
DSS Provider Bulletin 2020-31-Emergency ICF-IID Leave Day Changes
DSS Updated COVID-19 Information and FAQs
DSS Provider Bulletin: 2020-38-Additional Changes to the Synchronized Telemedicine Program
DSS Important Message: COVID-19-Physician's Signature On Home Health Orders
DSS Important Message: Updated Information Regarding the PASRR Process
DSS Issues Several Provider Bulletins
PB 2020-33
PB 2020-22
PB 2020-35
PB 2020-39
CMAP Addendum B
Information and FAQs
DSS InterChange Provider Important Message
DSS CMAP COVID-19 Response Emergency MEDS Program Changes
DSS COVID-19 Information And FAQs
DSS Clarification: Medicaid Waiver Service Providers: COVID-19 (3/24/20)
DSS Provider Bulletin 2020-16 Remote Early Intervention Treatment Services (3/16/20)
DSS Provider Bulletin 2020-15A How to Certify Confirmed and Suspected COVID-19 Deaths
DSS DXC PB 2020-09 CMAP COVID-19 Response – Bulletin 1: Emergency Temporary Telemedicine Coverage