Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Updates

Our thoughts go out to all of those affected by the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). As COVID-19 continues to dominate the headlines and conflicting information circulates, it is important to stay informed of accurate information. 

This webpage will be monitored and updated regularly. Please bookmark this page to review updates.

General Resources

• HBMA Webinar Recordings
  • March 17: Moving to Remote Operations: A COVID-19 Webinar and Q&A Session
  • March 25: HBMA Member Panel: COVID-19 Impact on Our Businesses
  • April 2: Leveraging Federal COVID-19 Programs for Your Business: New Federal Loans/Grants, the CARES Act, and Other Essentials
  • April 10: COVID-19: Critical Coding and Regulatory Updates
  • April 29: HBMA Member Panel: COVID-19 Impact on Our Businesses-Part 2
  • May 13: Keeping Your Clients and your Organization Current: COVID-19 Response Coding and Billing Updates
     
• Federal Agencies/Programs
  • CMS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Partner Toolkit
  • CMS Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet
  • Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Response to the Public Health Emergency on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  • Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) COVID-19 Test Pricing (March 12, 2020)
  • Medicaid Telemedicine Information Page
  • CDC Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Page
  • OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
  • Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center: 1-800-659-2955 or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. To apply for the loans, visit DisasterLoan.SBA.gov.
  • CARES Act Summary of Supplemental Appropriations
  • CARES Act Summary of Individual-Business Provisions
  • CARES Act Summary of Healthcare Provisions
    
     
• Federal Assistance Programs
  • Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
    • Interest rate of 2.75%, payable over up to 30 years. Can defer initial payments for up to a year.
    • Small Business Administration (SBA) loan for up to $2 million, including a $10,000 grant up front. May be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact.
    • Apply directly at the SBA. Applicants may apply directly online or call 1-800-659-2995.
  • SBA Express Bridge Loans
    • Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program Guide
    • Enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.
  • SBA Debt Relief
    • The SBA Debt Relief program will provide a reprieve to small businesses as they overcome the challenges created by the COVID-19 crisis.
    • The SBA will pay the principal and interest on existing SBA 7(a) loans for a period of six months.
    • Contact your local SBA loan office for details.
  • Provider Lost Revenue Program (clients only)
    • Program details will be updated as soon as they are released by HHS.
    • This program is available to any provider who is enrolled in the Medicare or Medicaid program.
    • The purpose of this fund is to provide grants to practices that have experienced a reduction in revenue or an unexpected increase in costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The money will be available during the period of the national emergency.
    • This program is not yet operational. HHS is working on the details - specifically, how providers will report/calculate their lost revenue or unexpected costs.
  • Paycheck Protection Program 
    • Paycheck Protection Loan Application- apply through an approved SBA Lender.
    • Eligible business can receive a forgivable loan in an amount equal to 2.5 times the company's qualified monthly payroll.
      
       
• Commercial Payer Resources and Information
  • Aetna COVID-19 Information
  • Anthem COVID-19 Information
  • Availity COVID-19 Information
  • Blue Shield of CA COVID-19 Information
  • Cigna COVID-19 Information
  • Humana COVID-19 Information
  • Tricare COVID-19 Information
  • UnitedHealthcare COVID-19 Information and UnitedHealthcare Telehealth/Telemedicine Policies

• Health Information
  • Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings
  • Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette in Healthcare Settings
  • Interim Guidance for the Use of Masks to Control Seasonal Influenza Virus Transmission
  • Prevention Strategies for Seasonal Influenza in Healthcare Settings

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