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There are different kinds of 1135 waivers, including Medicare blanket waivers. To begin the application process, individuals can call FEMA's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline at 844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585. California Suspends CNA Professional Certification Requirements for Coronavirus waivers & flexibilities In certain circumstances, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) using section 1135 of the Social Security Act (SSA) can temporarily modify or waive certain Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, or HIPAA requirements, called 1135 waivers. In addition, persons working as a CNA will not be required to submit proof of fingerprinting completion, and are not required to notify the CDPH of a change of address until 30 days after the expiration of the state of emergency. The temporary waivers will expire on February 28, 2023. We strongly encourage you to assess whether your business is an essential job function as outlined by the Governor and follow the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Californians could lose health insurance if federal policies end (800) 430-7077). California's Department of Public Health ("CDPH") announced this week that in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is waiving certain professional certification requirements for certified nurse assistants (CNAs) through the end of California's declared state of emergency. A nurse assistant enrolled in an approved certification training program may continue to be employed for more than 3 months after the start date of employment. Visit https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/#How-to-get-vaccinated for more information. At this time, the DCA waivers do not allow for applications that have been deemed Not Eligible to be waived. Additionally, CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreen pharmacies now offer limited appointments for free COVID-19 vaccinations in select areas. Almost 1 in 10 nurses who were issued new licenses last year waited six months or longer, according to an analysis of licensing records from 32 states. This temporary waiver will expire on February 28, 2023. UPDATE: On January 7, 2021, the California Department of Public Health released new guidance on vaccine prioritization. The Department of Consumer Affairs is working with the licensing boards to determine which licensing requirement waivers would allow individuals to continue assisting with the COVID-19 pandemic and allow licensees regulated by the Department to maintain and renew an active license, to facilitate the continued provision of care to individuals A nurse assistant may delay completion of the training program and competency testing but is encouraged to complete the program as training programs resume. California Faces Looming Nursing Shortage In Wake Of - CBS News At this time, there is no deadline to apply for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance. The Board of Registered Nursing (Board) follows all guidelines and orders issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) relating to COVID-19.