Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick

If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-19, follow the steps below to care for yourself and to help protect other people in your home and community.

Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention Concerning Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Home Health Agencies (HHAs)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to the protection of patients in the home care setting from the spread of infectious disease. This memorandum responds to questions we have received and provides important guidance for all Medicare and Medicaid participating Home Health Agencies (HHAs) in addressing the COVID-19 outbreak and minimizing transmission to other individuals.

Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention Concerning Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by Hospice Agencies

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to the protection of patients and residents of healthcare facilities or homecare settings from the spread of infectious disease. This memorandum responds to questions we have received and provides important guidance for Hospice Agencies in addressing the COVID-19 outbreak and minimizing transmission to other individuals.

Advanced Directives

Advance directives & long-term care

Advance directives explain how you want medical decisions to be made when you’re too ill to speak for yourself. Medicare.gov has recommendations on things you need to do.

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Breaking News

 CMS Approves Medicaid Section 1135 Waivers for 11 Additional States in Response to COVID-19

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved an additional 11 state Medicaid waiver requests under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act (Act), bringing the total number of approved Section 1135 waivers for states to 13.

Become an organ donor

Learn how to become an organ donor & save lives

Each day, 20 people die while waiting for an organ transplant. With National Donor Day around the corner, keep in mind that just one person can save up to 8 lives through organ and tissue donation.

Breaking News

Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease

This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The outbreak first started in China, but the virus continues to spread internationally and in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will update this interim guidance as additional information becomes available.

Cleaning & the Coronavirus

Video on General Recommendations for Cleaning & Disinfecting Items During COVID-19

We’ve made a Video on General Recommendations for Cleaning & Disinfecting Items During COVID-19. Please share.

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Flu Map

Have you checked the updates on influenza from the CDC?

Have you checked the updates on influenza from the CDC? https://www.cdc.gov/flu/ Take precautions and be well.

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If You Have Been Laid Off and Need Medicare Part B

If you have recently been laid off and need Medicare Part B, sign up now and we’ll review the options with you. https://quotes.medigaplife.com/find-plans/ 

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