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Changes to Children’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) – Telehealth Respite Services
EmblemHealth·NY · Pediatrics·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
EmblemHealth has ended COVID-19 telehealth flexibility for Children's Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Respite Services effective January 1, 2023. Providers must now follow the original HCBS Manual guidance instead of the temporary PHE policies.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers offering Children's HCBS Respite Services must revert to original HCBS Manual requirements. Review the full policy article at the source URL to understand specific changes from COVID-19 telehealth flexibilities. Update service delivery protocols to match pre-PHE guidelines.