Extension of Suspended Regulations Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pursuant to Act 30 of 2022, the suspensions of various regulatory provisions under the state disaster emergency declaration were extended until October 31, 2022, unless sooner reinstated by the Department.
Pursuant to Act 30 of 2022, the suspension of various regulatory provisions under the state disaster emergency declaration that are currently in effect and which were set to expire on June 30, 2022, are now extended until October 31, 2022. A list of the regulations that were suspended in whole or in part and their current status is available here.
Comments and questions regarding Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) provider concerns should be directed to OMHSAS Field Offices: Central Field Office 717-705-8395; Northeast Field Office 570-963-4335; Southeast Field Office 610-313-5844; Southwest Field Office 412-565-5226.
Related resources
Regulations reinstated
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Licensed Providers – Certain Regulatory Statutes and Regulations Reinstated
Effective October 18, 2021
Updated Telehealth Guidelines
Issuance of Bulletin OMHSAS-21-09 – Guidelines for the Delivery of Behavioral Health Services Through Telehealth
Updated guidelines for payment of Behavioral Health Services delivered through telehealth - continuation of certain flexibilities
CRCQ
Civil Rights Compliance Questionnaire (CRCQ) – Packet Revision for all Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Licensed Providers
These modifications and instructions are in effect immediately and supersede any previous instructions provided on the submission of the CRCQ application packet.
