State Materials on COVID-19

Below you will find a collection of COVID-19 resources and guidance produced by state health departments and agencies. We will continue to update this page as more resources become available. If your state has materials that you would like posted to this page, please email info@advancingstates.org. All new additions are marked with the date they were posted. This date is highlighted in yellow for recent additions.

*States with approved Major Disaster Declarations are marked with an asterisk. Approval letters are posted under each state's materials.

*Alabama

• General information & resources
  • Hotline: (334) 206-5347
• Fact sheet
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.24.20)
  • Response to second request (added 5.11.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.30.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 6.4.20)

*Alaska

• General information & resources
• What can Alaskans do to prepare for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)?
• Information for health care professionals
• House Bill 206: provides additional financial resources to DHSS
• House Bill 29: requires health care insurers to provide coverage for telehealth benefits.
• Appendix K approval letter (added 3.25.20)
  • Combined Appendix K
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 4.2.20)
  • Additional Flexibilities Granted (added 5.21.20)
  • Response to second request (added 5.29.20)
  • More flexibilites granted (added 6.4.20)
  • Response to third request (added 6.16.20)
  • Response to fourth request (added 8.19.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.10.20)
• SDS Reminds Providers of Federal Guidance on Non-Discrimination (added 5.15.20)

*Arkansas

• General information & resources
• FAQs for long-term care facilities
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 4.2.20)
  • Waiver request (added 4.2.20)
  • Response to second request (added 5.5.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.4.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.14.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 4.14.20)

*Arizona

• Department of Health Services: Resources and Information 
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.24.20)
  • Response to second request (added 5.6.20)
  • Response to eighth request (added 6.1.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.6.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.8.20)
  • ​Combined Appendix K (added 4.8.20)

*California

• Immunization Branch: Web Guide to COVID-19
• Major Disaster Declaration, approved March 22 (added 3.23.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.24.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 3.26.20)
  • Approval of additional flexibilities (added 5.11.20)
  • Additional flexibility (added 8.19.20)
• Outreach campaign website (added 4.10.20)
• Feeling Good & Staying Connected: An Activity Guide (added 5.28.20)

APS  materials

• Guidance to counties re: using social workers for targeted wellness calls (added 4.10.20)
• APS letter with guidance re: in-person visits (added 4.10.20)
• Sample wellness call scripts for social workers in San Fran Cisco County
  • HSA Response for COVID wellness check (added 4.10.20)
  • Wellness check script for non-IHSS (added 4.10.20)
  • Wellness check script for IHSS clients (added 4.10.20)

*Colorado

• COVID-19 in Colorado
• Facts for Coloradans
• Public Health Recommendations
• Reducing Fear and Taking Care of Yourself
• Memo on Adult Day Services
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.26.20)
  • Additional flexibility (added 6.18.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 3.26.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 3.26.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.30.20)​

*Connecticut

• Department of Public Health COVID-19 Webpage
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.27.20)
  • Approval of additional flexibilities (added 5.15.20)
  • Response to second request (added 6.18.20)
  • Response third request (added 8.24.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.30.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 3.31.20)
  • ​Combined Appendix K (added 3.31.20)
• Connecticut Section 1115 Demonstration approval letter (added 7.24.20)
  • Application (added 7.24.20)

*Delaware

• General information & resources
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.27.20)
  • Response to second request (added 6.9.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.6.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.9.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 4.9.20)

*District of Columbia

• General information & resources
• Information for older adults and other high risk residents
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.30.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 4.4.20)
  • Approval of additional flexibilities (added 5.11.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.20.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 4.20.20)

*Florida

• DOH: Information and Resources
  • Public Information Call Center: 866-779-6121
• Section 1135 Flexibilities Approval Letter
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.25.20)
• “Project: VITAL” Will Connect Florida Seniors to Their Families Through Virtual Technology to Help Mitigate the Effects of Social Isolation (added 4.8)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.20.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 4.20.20)

*Georgia

• The Georgia Tech Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI) COVID-19 Accessible Resources (Added 2.17.21)
• General information & resources
• FAQs for AAAs
• Client Letter Templates 
  • Change of Senior Center Services
  • Senior Center Attendee Tests Positive
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.30.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 4.1.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 4.1.20)
  • Response to second request (added 5.15.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.10.20)

*Guam

• General information & resources (added 3.28.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.28.20)

*Hawaii

• General information & resources
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.26.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 3.27.20)
  • ​Combined Appendix K (added 3.27.20)
• ​Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.1.20)

*Idaho

• General information & resources
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.26.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.10.20)
• Ombudsman Program Response Actions (added 4.20.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 9.10.20)
  • Aged and Disabled Waiver (added 9.10.20)
  • Developmental Disabilities Waiver (added 9.10.20)

*Illinois

• Department of Public Health: Information and Resources
  • Public Information Call Center: 800-889-3931
• Long-term Care Facilities Guidance
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.24.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 3.26.20)
• ​Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.27.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 5.13.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 5.13.20)

*Indiana

• General information & resources
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.25.20)
  • Waiver request (added 3.26.20)
  • Approval of additional flexibilities (added 5.15.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.4.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 5.29.20)

*Iowa

• General information & resources
• Major Disaster Declaration, approved March 24 (added 3.25.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.25.20)
  • Response to second request (added 5.5.20)
  • Response to third request (added 8.12.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 3.31.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 3.31.20)

*Kansas

• General information & resources
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.25.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.30.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.1.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 4.1.20)

*Kentucky

• General information & resources
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.25.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 3.25.20)
  • ​Combined Appendix K
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.28.20)
• COVID-19 FAQ for 1915(c) HCBS Waivers (added 4.8.20)
• Guidance for long-term care facilities re: residents who test positive for COVID-19 (added 6.1.20)
• Supplemental Guidance for long-term care admissions and transfers (added 6.1.20)
• Palliative Care for COVID-19 (added 6.1.20)
• Oral Care Guidelines for long-term care facilities during COVID-19 (added 6.1.20)

*Louisiana

• General information & resources
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.24.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 3.26.20)
  • Response to second and third request (added 5.12.20)
  • Additional flexibilities (added 8.12.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration, approved March 24 (added 3.25.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.15.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 4.15.20)

*Maine

• General information & resources
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.6.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 4.8.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 4.8.20)
  • Response to third request (added 5.29.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 5.15.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 5.15.20)

*Mariana Islands

• Department of Public Health (added 3.28)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.2)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 4.15)

*Maryland

• DOH: Information and Resources
• FAQs for Older Adults
• One-month special enrollment period for COVID-19
• Guidance for Adult Day Service Facilities
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.26)
  • Response to second request (added 5.6)
  • Response to third request (added 8.6)
  • Response to fourth request (added 8.31)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.27)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.24)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 4.24)

*Massachusetts

• Department of Public Health: Information and Resources
  • Infectious Disease Emergency Phone Number: 617-983-6800
• Guidance for Long-term Care Facilities
• State of emergency
• Policies and Procedures Restricting Visitors to Nursing Homes
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.26.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 3.26.20)
  • Approval of additional flexibilities (added 5.11.20)
  • Response to third request (added 6.18.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.28.20)​
• Appendix K approval letter (added 5.1.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 5.1.20)

*Michigan

• DHHS: Information and Resources
• Community Mitigation Strategies
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.28.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 4.8.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 4.8.20)
  • Additional flexibilites (added 9.24.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 6.23.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 6.23.20)

*Minnesota

• General information & resources
  • 651-201-3920
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.27.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 3.27.20)
  • Response to second request (added 5.11.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 3.30.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 3.30.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.8.20)

*Mississippi

• General information & resources
  • Hotline: 877-978-6453
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.24.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 3.26.20)
  • Response to second request (added 6.1.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.6.20)
• Appendix K Approval Letter (added 4.9.20)

*Missouri

• Department of Health and Senior Services Webpage
  • Hotline: 877-435-8411
• Fact sheet
• HCBS Guidance – Telephone Assessments (changes to the Initial Assessment, Reassessment, and Waiver Reassessment processes)
• Adult Protective Services COVID 19 Memo
  • Follow-Up Memo for APS Staff (added 3.31.20)
  • APS Procedural Clarification Update (added 3.30.20)
• Emergency Guidance for Medicaid HCSB Providers (updated 3.19.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.25.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 3.26.20)
  • Approval of additional flexibilities (added 5.15.20)
  • Response to third and fourth request (added 7.31.20)
• ​Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.27.20)
• Show Me Strong Recovery Plan (added 5.22.20)
• Online one-stop-shop for PPE needs (added 5.22.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 5.28.20)
• 20 million in CARES Act funding authorized for HCBS Providers (added 7.30.20)

*Montana

• General information & resources
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.30.20)
  • Waiver request (added 3.30.20)​
  • Response to second request (added 6.25.20)
• ​Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.1.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 5.1.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 5.1.20)

*Nebraska

• DHHS Informational Webpage
• Health Alert Network Update to Healthcare Providers, Infection Control, Labs, Public Health
• Appendix K Submissions to CMS (added 3.31.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 4.2.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 4.2.20)
  • Response to second request (added 5.11.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.4.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.21.20)
• Appendix K fact sheet (added 4.21.20)
• Medicaid and Long-term Care FAQs (added 4.21.20)

*Nevada

• General information & resources
• Letter Re: Launch of NV COVID-19 Aging Network (NV CAN) Rapid Response (added 3.27.20)
• Plan for NV CAN Rapid Response (added 3.27.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.6.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 4.8.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.16.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 4.16.20)

*New Hampshire

• General information & resources
• DHHS Daily Updates
• Information for Long-term Care Facilities
• Webinar: COVID-19: Global, U.S., and N.H. Update
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.24.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 3.26.20)
  • Response to second request (added 5.28.20)
  • Response to third request (added 6.30.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.4.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 5.12.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 5.12.20)

APS Materials

• APS Plan During COVID-19 (added 4.28.20)
• Worker Guidance (added 4.28.20)
• Tip Sheet (added 4.28.20)
• Data tracking  (added 4.28.20)

*New Jersey

• General information & resources
  • In-state call line: 1-800-222-1222
  • Out-of-state phone line: 1-800-962-1253
• State of emergency
• Information for state employees
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.24.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 3.26.20)
  • Response to second and third request (added 6.15.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.26.20)

*New Mexico

• DOH Informational Webpage
  • Hotline: 1-855-600-3453
• State of emergency
• Survey Teams to Conduct COVID-19 related Assisted Living Onsite Visits
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.24.20)
  • Response to second request (added 7.2.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 3.30.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 3.30.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.6.20)

*New York

• DOH: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Public Information Call Center: 888-364-3065
• Guidance for CHHA, LHCSA, and Hospice Providers on COVID-19
• Special Enrollment Period
• Major Disaster Declaration, approved March 20 (added 3.23.20)
• Section 1135 waiver (added 3.26.20)
  • Response to secoond request (added 5.6.20)
  • Additional flexibilities (added 6.16.20)
  • Additional flexibilities (added 6.23.20)
  • Additional flexibilites (added 8.6.20)
  • Additional flexibilities for second request (added 8.19.20)
  • Revised flexibilites related to second request (added 10.6.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (updated 9.4.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (updated 9.4.20)

*North Carolina

• DHHS: COVID-19 Response in North Carolina
• Guidance for adult care homes and family care homes
• Guidance on considerations of people with disabilities and other access and functional needs for COVID-19 
• State of Emergency
• FAQs for state employees
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.24.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 3.26.20)
  • Response to third request (added 8.28.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.26.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.9.20)

*North Dakota

• DOH informational page
• Active cases
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.25.20)
  • Response to second request (added 5.28.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.1.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.9.20)

*Ohio

• DOH: Information and Resources for Local Health Districts and Providers
  • For questions regarding COVID-19, please call 1-833-427-5634 
• Emergency Order
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.1.20)
• Section 1135 waiver approval (added 4.24.20)
  • Additional Flexibilities (added 5.29.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 5.15.20)

*Oklahoma

• Informational webpage
  • Call center: 877-215-8336
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.25.20)
  • Response to second request (added 6.9.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.4.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 4.4.20)
• ​Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.6.20)

*Oregon

• Oregon Health Authority: COVID-19 Information and Resources
• New guidance directs long-term care facilities to limit exposure of residents to COVID-19
• Informational video
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.25.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 3.26.20)
  • Response to second request (added 5.11.20)
  • Additional flexibilities (added 8.20.20)
  • Additional flexibilities (added 9.18.20)
• ​Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.30.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.29.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 4.29.20)

*Pennsylvania 

• DOH General COVID-19 Information Page
• Resources for Health Care Professionals, Health Care Facilities, Hospitals, Emergency Medical Services, Laboratories and Public Health Professionals
• Guidance on State Employee Travel
• Disaster Declaration
• Appendix K approval letter (added 3.24.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.27.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 3.27.20)
  • Additional flexibilities (added 6.9.20)
  • Response to third request (added 7.30.20)
  • Revised flexibilities related to initial request (added 10.6.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.31.20)
• Coronavirus-related provider resources (added 4.24.20)
• PA Council on Aging State of Older Adults COVID-19 Report (added 5.1.20)

*Puerto Rico

• General information & resources (added 3.28.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.28.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 4.15.20)

*Rhode Island

• DOH: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Public Information Call Center: 401-222-8022
• Appendix K approval letter (added 3.25.20)
  • ​Comprehensive 1115 Demonstration
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.25.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 3.26.20)
  • Additional Flexibilites Granted (added 5.21.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.31.20)
• Project Hello Volunteer Effort (added 5.21.20)
• Rhode Island Section 1115 Demonstration approval letter (added 7.24.20)
  • Application (added 7.24.20)

*(American) Samoa 

• WHO work in American Samoa (added 3.28.20) 
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.20.20)

*South Carolina

• Informational Webpage
  • Phone line: 1-855-472-3432
• Monitoring and testing updates
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.28.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.31.20)
  • Additional flexibilities (added 6.16.20)
  Appendix K approval letter (added 4.24.20)

*South Dakota

• COVID-19 Updates and Information
  • Information line: 1-800-997-2880
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.25.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 3.26.20)
  • Response to second request (added 8.31.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.6.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.9.20)

*Tennessee

• DOH: COVID-10 Information and Resources
  • Public Information Call Center: 877-857-2945
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.31.20)
  • Additional flexibilities (added 6.9.20)
  • Response to third request (added 8.18.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.2.20)
• Care through Conversation telephone reassurance program (added 4.16.20)
  • Community Companion Guide (updated 1.5.21)
  • Staff Guidelines (updated 1.5.21)
  • Volunteer Guide (added 4.16.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 5.8.20)
  • ​Combined Appendix K (added 5.8.20)

*Texas

• DSHS: COVID-19 Information and Resources
  • Public Information Call Center: 877-570-9779
• Information for Hospitals & Healthcare Professionals
• Tips for the public: Managing your stress related to COVID-19
• Tips for health professionals: Managing your stress related to COVID-19
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 3.25.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.30.20)
  • Response to second and third request (added 5.28.20)
  • Additional flexibilities (added 7.24.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 6.9.20)

*U.S. Virgin Islands 

• General information & resources (added 3.28.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.2.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 4.8.20)

*Utah

• Informational Webpage
• Recommendations for providers
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.6.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 4.10.20)
  • Additional flexibilities (added 6.15.20)
• Appendix K approval (added 4.20.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 4.20.20)

*Vermont

• Informational Webpage
• COVID-19 Long-Term Care Facility Advisory
• Recommended Precautions for Caregivers
• Screening Guidelines for LTC and Congregate Sites 
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.30.20)
  • Response to second and third request (added 5.29.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.9.20)

*Virginia

• General information
• Department of Social Services Resources (added 4.29.20)
  • VDSS has also spearheaded the launch of a COVID VA mobile app (available today for iOS users in the App Store - Android/Google Play forthcoming). Designed as a “one-stop” resource for individuals, families and businesses to access benefits, services and critical information, the website and app aim to connect an essential need - whether food, child care, healthcare, housing, unemployment insurance, or more - with an immediate and actionable resource. (added 4.29.20)
• Interim guidance on testing
• Pandemic preparedness checklist
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.24.20)
  • Modified approval (added 5.21.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.2.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 4.21.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 4.21.20)
• Creative and Promising Social Connectedness Practices (added 5.6.20)

*Washington State

• DOH: COVID-19 Resources and Updates
  • Public Information Call Center: 800-525-0127
• Residential Care Services Management Bulletin
• Aging and Long-Term Support Administration All-Staff Memo
• Recommendations for Long-Term Care Facilities During COVID-19 Outbreak
  • Adult Family Homes
  • Assisted Living Facilities
  • Enhanced Living Facilities
• Memo with information for Home Care Providers
• Guidance for In-Home Care Providers
• Memo and Policy Announcement for Long-Term Care Ombuds
• Senior Center Administrator and Employee Resources and Recommendations
• 1135 Medicaid Waiver Approval
  • Waiver request (added 3.26.20)
  • Response to second request (added 5.6.20)
  • Additional flexibilities (added 6.18.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration, approved March 22 (added 3.23.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 3.24.20)
• Section 1115(a) Demonstration Approval (added 4.22.20)
  • State application (added 4.22.20
• ​Blueprint for Health and Human Services on the Front Lines of COVID-19 (added 4.24.20)

*West Virginia

• DHHR: COVID-19 Webpage
  • Information hotline: 1-800-887-4304
• Appendix K Waiver Approval
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.30.20)
  • Additional flexibilities (added 6.9.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.4.20)

*Wisconsin

• DHS: COVID-19 Webpage
• Outbreaks in Wisconsin
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.4.20)
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 4.21.20)
  • ​Waiver request (added 4.21.20)
  • Response to second request (added 6.9.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 5.21.20)
  • Combined Appendix K (added 5.21.20)

*Wyoming

• DOH: COVID-19 Webpage
• State Health Advisory: Assessment of Patients for Coronavirus Disease 2019
• Updates for DD Waiver Services
• Monitoring Policy
• Information on temporary modifications to the Community Choices Waiver program
  • For CCW case managers
  • For CCW service providers
• Temporary modifications to nursing facility level of care evaluation procedures
• Section 1135 Waiver (added 3.27.20)
  • Response to second request (added 7.28.20)
• Appendix K approval letter (added 3.31.20)
  • ​Combined Appendix K (added 3.31.20)
• Major Disaster Declaration (added 4.13.20)