For a Summary of all the Empower updates related to Coronavirus (COVID-19):
Empower Coronavirus Provider Alert Summary
COVID-19 and Other Communicable Diseases
Updates:
- Provider Alert – 01/20/21 – Coronavirus – Coverage of COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibodies
- Provider Alert – 12/17/20 – Coronavirus – Extension of Benefit for Acute Crisis Unit
- Provider Alert – 12/17/20 – Coronavirus – COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and Billing Codes
- Provider Alert – 08/12/20 – Coronavirus – Updated Laboratory Diagnostic Testing for COVID-19
- Provider Alert – 07/07/20 – Coronavirus – Use of Telemedicine Services for Substance Abuse Assessment
- Provider Alert – 06/01/20 – Coronavirus Correction – Use of Well Checks for EIDT and ADDT providers during COVID-19 Outbreak
- Provider Alert – 05/08/20 – Coronavirus – Telemedicine for FQHC & RHC
- Provider Alert – 04/27/20 – Coronavirus – Provider Alert Summary
- Provider Alert – 04/23/20 – Coronavirus –Additional Services Ready to Bill
- Provider Alert – 04/21/20 – Coronavirus – FQHC & RHC Flexibilities in Service Provision
- Provider Alert – 04/17/20 – Coronavirus – Additional Services Ready to Bill
- Provider Alert – 04/14/20 – Coronavirus – Services Ready to Bill
- Provider Alert – 04/14/20 – Coronavirus – Telemedicine Mental Health Diagnosis
- Provider Alert – 04/10/20 – Coronavirus – Telemedicine Master Treatment Plan Services
- Provider Alert – 04/10/20 – Coronavirus – Telemedicine Marital and Family Behavioral Health Counseling
- Provider Alert – 04/10/20 – Coronavirus – Telemedicine Crisis Intervention
- Provider Alert – 04/07/20 – Coronavirus – Mobile Clinics and COVID-19 Screenings
- Provider Alert – 04/07/20 – Coronavirus – EIDT/ADDT Nursing
- Provider Alert – 04/07/20 – Coronavirus – Autism EPSDT
- Provider Alert – 04/03/20 – Coronavirus – Nurse Practitioners Telehealth
- Provider Alert – 04/03/20 – Coronavirus – PT, OT, ST Assistant Telehealth
- Provider Alert – 03/26/20 – Coronavirus – COVID-19 Lab Fees
- Provider Alert – 03/24/20 – Coronavirus – Behavioral Assistance
- Provider Alert – 03/24/20 – Coronavirus – New Modifier for Supplemental Support Services
- Provider Alert – 03/24/20 – Coronavirus – PT, OT, ST Telehealth
- Provider Alert – 03/20/20 – Coronavirus – BH Telehealth
- Provider Alert – 03/20/20 – Coronavirus – Physician Telehealth
- Provider Alert – 03/16/20 – Coronavirus – Developmental Disability CES Waiver Billing
- Provider Alert – 03/13/20 – COVID-19 CMS Codes
- Provider Alert – 03/13/20 – Coronavirus Provider Voluntary Self-Report
- Provider Alert – 03/12/20 – Coronavirus
- Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services BULLETIN: HIPAA Privacy and Novel Coronavirus
- Staying Safe
For up to date and additional key information:
CDC
Arkansas Department of Health
Member Resources:
- Coronavirus Member Statement – English | Spanish
- What you need to know about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- What you need to know about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Spanish version
- What to do if you are sick with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- What to do if you are sick with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Spanish version
- Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019
- Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Spanish version
- Stop the Spread of Germs
- Stop the Spread of Germs Spanish version
Additional Resources:
- Clients Seeking Replacement Food Benefits Don’t Have to Wait in Line to Return Forms
- Housing and Shelter Resources by Region
- Available Food Resources by Region
- DHS Clients Needing to Drop Off Documents Have Options to Limit Contact with Others
- Additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits Being Paid in Response to COVID-19
- DHS Encouraging People to Apply Online for Services Rather than in Person
- Coronavirus and Your Mental Health
Provider Closings:
Contact Us:
Members
- Should reach out to their Care Coordinators directly
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