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September 20, 2021

RELEASE: Office of Children, Youth and Families Bulletin 3140-21-05, Federal Title IV-E Invoicing Procedures Manual

The Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) released Bulletin #3140-21-05, entitled “Federal Title IV-E Invoicing Procedures Manual” for implementation with Title IV-E claims submitted for periods beginning October 1st. ...

September 15, 2021

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organization updates - 9/15/2021

September 15, 2021

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Announces the Availability of $25.5 Billion in COVID-19 Provider Funding

Phase 4 of President Biden's Provider Relief Fund (PRF) open for application 9/29/2021

September 13, 2021

President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan: Path out of the Pandemic

President Biden is implementing a six-pronged, comprehensive national strategy that employs the same science-based approach that was used to successfully combat previous variants of COVID-19 earlier this year. This plan ...

September 9, 2021

PCCYFS Liability Insurance White Paper: Fairness, Accountability, and Service Continuity for Children’s Services Provider Agencies Act

PCCYFS has released a white paper highlighting the importance of making unenforceable any contract that attempts to unfairly shift liability onto provider agencies for negligence or intentional conduct of a ...

September 8, 2021

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Announce Availability of up to $24 Million in Violence Intervention and Prevention Funding

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) announced the availability of up to $24 million in Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) funding for grants and technical assistance to address ...

September 7, 2021

Telehealth Regulatory Waiver Request

Template and Waiver Request Procedures for Submission

September 1, 2021

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organization updates - 9/1/2021

August 31, 2021

Press Release: Wolf Administration Requires Masking in Schools, Early Learning and Child Care Settings to Keep Students Safely in Classrooms and Delta Variant Out

Starting Tuesday, September 7, 2021, masks must be worn indie K-12 school buildings, early learning programs and care providers.

August 26, 2021

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