The federal COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) ended on May 11, 2023. June 30, 2023 is the last day most flexibilities granted during the federal COVID-19 PHE will be available. As a result the Division will no longer update this page after June 30, 2023.
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is actively working to support the health and safety of members, families, and the professionals in our system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medical professionals in Arizona and across the country all agree that getting vaccinated is safe, it will protect you and it is the right choice. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, free and highly effective as well as being widely available and as easily accessible as possible. If you want to protect yourself, your family, and your community against COVID-19 get vaccinated today.
Currently Arizonans 6 months of age and older can receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, highly effective and available at no cost
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to update it guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
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The information below is specific to individuals served by the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities. The data is obtained from the state Health Information Exchange and through Incident Reports submitted to the Division by providers or Support Coordinators. The data does not represent Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) data.
Beginning Wednesday, February 23, 2022, the COVID-19 Member Data table will be updated on Wednesdays. This will align reporting with the changes the Arizona Department of Health Services announced in their Director's blog on February 18, 2022.
As part of its auditing processes the Division has identified duplicate positive cases that were recorded over the last six months and as a result reported a negative number of total positive cases for the week of January 18, 2023.
Residential Setting | Total Members | Positive COVID-19 Cases | Member Deaths |
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Family/Own Home | 45,700 | 5772 | 51 |
Licensed Residential Setting | 5,251 | 2743 | 58 |
TOTAL | 50,951 | 8515 | 109 |
Data Updated: 06/28/23
Last updated April 20, 2023.
These are the actions DDD has taken to facilitate service delivery while Arizona deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Division has consolidated this list of flexibilities into a single table. This will allow all stakeholders to see the flexibilities, when they were implemented and when they ended or are scheduled to end.
On January 30, 2023, the federal government announced the COVID-19 public health emergency would end on May 11, 2023. This means COVID-19 public health emergency flexibilities scheduled to end when the PHE is terminated will end on June 30, 2023.
The previous link to Vendor Frequently Asked Questions has been transferred to a Google Document and is available for archival reference only.
Type | Implementation of Change to Normal DDD Practice | Effective Date | End Date |
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Service | Respite benefit limit increased from 600 to 720 hours | 04/08/2020 | 09/30/2020 |
Vendor | DDD OLCR suspended the renewal of developmental home license inspections and renewal inspections for HCBS certified settings. | 03/17/2020 | 05/03/2021 |
Service | Suspended onsite monitoring except for immediate health and safety checks. | 03/17/2020 | 05/31/2021 |
Training | The 90-day training requirement was been suspended, which allows DCWs to provide care while receiving training. Agencies should consider remote learning opportunities to support DCWs, with an evaluation of in-person skills and completion of required training following the conclusion of the COVID-19 emergency. | 03/26/2020 | 07/01/2021 |
Training | All staff with an expired CPR/First Aid certification or whose certifications are set to expire are granted a 90-day extension from expiration. | 03/18/2020 | 09/30/2021 |
Training | Update on training requirements for Prevention and Support. | 03/18/2020 | 09/30/2021 |
Service | Respite benefit limit increased from 600 to 720 hours | 12/10/2020 | 09/30/2021 |
Vendor | Developmental home licensing workers authorized to complete all quarterly visits virtually. | 03/17/2020 | 04/05/2022 |
Vendor | Providers were authorized to conduct supervisory visits of Direct Care Workers via available telephonic or other electronic means. | 04/21/2020 | 06/01/2022 |
Guidance | COVID-19 QVA Guidance for Congregate Settings and Direct Care Workers (replaced by CDC guidance) | 03/29/2020 | 12/02/2022 |
Service | DDD published guidance for Support Coordinators to assess a member's need for services and supports while using remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. | 09/08/2020 | 04/01/2023 |
Service | Virtual Planning meetings and verbal signatures for Person-Centered Service Plans instituted for Support Coordination. | 03/17/2020 | 04/01/2023 |
Training | Article 9 Train the Trainer certifications were extended 90 days past their expiration date. | 03/17/2020 | 04/01/2023 |
Guidance | Assessing Risk for DDD Members Who Are At Higher Risk for Severe Illness From COVID-19 | 06/15/2020 | 04/01/2023 |
Vendor | Group Home and Developmental Home providers are required to hold a member's place in the home if the member temporarily moves out to their family home due to staffing issues within the group or developmental home or COVID-19 concerns. | 08/03/2021 | 04/01/2023 |
Service | Amended service specification for Day Treatment Services (Adult) and (Child After School) to allow for in-home delivery in the member's home or a developmental home. | 03/25/2020 | 05/31/2023 |
Vendor | Process for notifying DDD of changes to service delivery or service location. | 03/12/2022 | 06/30/2023 |
Training | Directed HCBS QVs and providers to ensure staff understand CDC and ADHS recommendations on hand hygiene and social distancing. | 03/17/2020 | 06/30/2023 |
Training | CPR/First Aid classes can be completed via a credible online/virtual format sponsored by a nationally-recognized organization with in-person evaluation occurring following the conclusion of the COVID-19 emergency. | 03/26/2020 | 06/30/2023 |
Service | Authorized the consultative components of the Early Childhood Autism Services to be provided via telehealth (DDD services codes ECM and ECB), as well as Habilitation with Music Therapy (HAM). | 03/17/2020 | 06/30/2023 |
Service | DDD published guidance for DDD Vendors to temporarily provide employment and other habilitative services (Day Program, Habilitation Hourly) using telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance document, Delivering Employment and Habilitation via Telehealth During COVID, can also be used to determine when services can adequately and safely be provided to a member via telehealth. | 04/10/2020 | 06/30/2023 |
Training | In-person Article 9 training was suspended and virtual instructor led training was permitted. | 03/17/2020 | Both in-person instructor led and virtual instructor led training will be allowed to continue moving forward. |
Service | DDD will allow family members who qualify to become a Direct Care Worker (DCW) and provide paid care to DDD members who are children. Read the guidance for Parents Temporarily Becoming Direct Care Workers for their Minor Children in English or the guidance for Los Padres Temporalmente Se Convierten En Trabajadores De Atención Directa Durante La Emergencia Covid-19 (Spanish. The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is requesting an amendment to the State’s current Demonstration project to allow for the permanent extension of payments to parents who serve as paid caregivers for minor children, previously allowed through a temporary COVID Appendix K flexibility. The Agency is also proposing to establish a home care training family support (family support) service as part of the HCBS benefit package detailed in “Attachment L” of the State’s approved STC document (Project Number 11-W-00275/9). |
04/08/2020 | 03/29/2024 Will continue to be available through ARPA funding through 09/30/2024. |
Guidance | Qualified Vendors - Positive COVID-19 Reporting and Technical Assistance and COVID-19 Positive Rates | 04/15/2020 | 06/30/2023 |
Service | DDD will not discount rates for services provided via telehealth that normally would have been provided in-person. | 03/17/2020 | Division Medical Policy Manual Chapter 320-I has been updated to include this provision as designated by law passed in 2021. |
Service | Authorized Speech and Occupational therapy to be delivered via telehealth. | 03/17/2020 | Delivery of these services via telehealth is now in Division policy and this flexibility will continue indefinitely. |
Service | DDD published guidance for Support Coordinators to assess a member's need for Home Delivered Meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. | 04/20/2020 | Ongoing, Support Coordinators will continue to assess for this service after the COVID-19 PHE. |
Service | Qualified Vendors are able to provide attendant care service to a member while hospitalized based on assessed need. | 09/24/2020 | Ongoing. |
Vendor | Qualified Vendors are able to bill for attendant care at the same time a member is receiving employment telehealth services. | 09/24/2020 | Ongoing, pending CMS approval in Arizona 1115 state waiver amendment. |
Meeting | Program Review Committee (PRC) meetings will no longer be conducted in person but via video conference or telephone. | 03/18/2020 | Ongoing. |
Service | Suspended the requirement for prior approval to bill 1:1 and 1:2 rates for Day Treatment Services (Adult) and (Child After School). | 03/25/2020 | 03/20/2024 |
COVID-19 Temporary Provider Payment Strategies
Temporary Incentive Rate Adjustment
Group Home Value Based Payments Announcement - April 2, 2020
Day Treatment, Employment and Transportation Value Based Payment Announcement - March 27, 2020
Survey Name | Start Date | Close Date |
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Day Program, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey 13 | March 14, 2022 | April 10, 2022 |
Day Program, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey 13 Questions | - | - |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey 12 | March 14, 2022 | April 10, 2022 |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey 12 Questions | - | - |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey 13 | March 14, 2022 | April 10, 2022 |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey 13 Questions | - | - |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey 13 | March 14, 2022 | April 10, 2022 |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey 13 Questions | - | - |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey 13 | March 14, 2022 | April 10, 2022 |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey 13 Questions | - | - |
Nursing Supported Group Home Services Vendor Survey 12 | March 14, 2022 | April 10, 2022 |
Nursing Supported Group Home Services Vendor Survey 12 Questions | - | - |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey 13 | March 14, 2022 | April 10, 2022 |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey 13 Questions | - | - |
Day Program, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey 12 | October 1, 2021 | October 31, 2021 |
Day Program, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey 12 Questions | - | - |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey 11 | October 1, 2021 | October 31, 2021 |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey 11 Questions | - | - |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey 12 | October 1, 2021 | October 31, 2021 |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey 12 Questions | - | - |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey 12 | October 1, 2021 | October 31, 2021 |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey 12 Questions | - | - |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey 12 | October 1, 2021 | October 31, 2021 |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey 12 Questions | - | - |
Nursing Supported Group Home Services Vendor Survey 11 | October 1, 2021 | October 31, 2021 |
Nursing Supported Group Home Services Vendor Survey 11 Questions | - | - |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey 12 | October 1, 2021 | October 31, 2021 |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey 12 Questions | - | - |
Day Program, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey 11 | June 30, 2021 | July 31, 2021 |
Day Program, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey 11 Questions | - | - |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey 10 | June 30, 2021 | July 31, 2021 |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey 10 Questions | - | - |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey 11 | June 30, 2021 | July 31, 2021 |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey 11 Questions | - | - |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey 11 | June 30, 2021 | July 31, 2021 |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey 11 Questions | - | - |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey 11 | June 30, 2021 | July 31, 2021 |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey 11 Questions | - | - |
Nursing Supported Group Home Services Vendor Survey 10 | June 30, 2021 | July 31, 2021 |
Nursing Supported Group Home Services Vendor Survey 10 Questions | - | - |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey 11 | June 30, 2021 | July 31, 2021 |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey 11 Questions | - | - |
Day Program, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey 10 | April 27, 2021 | May 16, 2021 |
Day Program, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey 10 Questions | - | - |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey 9 | April 27, 2021 | May 16, 2021 |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey 9 Questions | - | - |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey 10 | April 27, 2021 | May 16, 2021 |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey 10 Questions | - | - |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey 10 | April 27, 2021 | May 16, 2021 |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey 10 Questions | - | - |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey 10 | April 27, 2021 | May 16, 2021 |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey 10 Questions | - | - |
Nursing Supported Group Home Services Vendor Survey 9 | April 27, 2021 | May 16, 2021 |
Nursing Supported Group Home Services Vendor Survey 9 Questions | - | - |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey 10 | April 27, 2021 | May 16, 2021 |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey 10 Questions | - | - |
Day Program, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey 9 | March 12, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
Day Program, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey 9 Questions | - | - |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey 8 | March 12, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey 8 Questions | - | - |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey 9 | March 12, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey 9 Questions | - | - |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey 9 | March 12, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey 9 - Questions | - | - |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey 9 | March 12, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey 9 - Questions | - | - |
Nursing Supported Group Home Services Vendor Survey 8 | March 12, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
Nursing Supported Group Home Services Vendor Survey 8 - Questions | - | - |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey 9 | March 12, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey 9 - Questions | - | - |
Day Program, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey 8 | January 15, 2021 | February 5, 2021 |
Day Program, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey 8 Questions | - | - |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey 7 | January 15, 2021 | February 5, 2021 |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey 7 Questions | - | - |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey 8 | January 15, 2021 | February 5, 2021 |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey 8 Questions | - | - |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey 8 | January 15, 2021 | February 5, 2021 |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey 8 Questions | - | - |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey 8 | January 15, 2021 | February 5, 2021 |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey 8 Questions | - | - |
Nursing Supported Group Home Vendor Survey 7 | January 15, 2021 | February 5, 2021 |
Nursing Supported Group Home Vendor Survey 7 Questions | - | - |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey 8 | January 15, 2021 | February 5, 2021 |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey 8 Questions | - | - |
Day Program, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey 7 | October 30, 2020 | November 15, 2020 |
Day Program, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey 7 Questions | - | - |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey 6 | October 30, 2020 | November 15, 2020 |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey 6 Questions | - | - |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey 7 | October 30, 2020 | November 15, 2020 |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey 7 Questions | - | - |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey 7 | October 30, 2020 | November 15, 2020 |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey 7 Questions | - | - |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey 7 | October 30, 2020 | November 15, 2020 |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey 7 Questions | - | - |
Nursing Supported Group Home Vendor Survey 6 | October 30, 2020 | November 15, 2020 |
Nursing Supported Group Home Vendor Survey 6 Questions | - | - |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey 7 | October 30, 2020 | November 15, 2020 |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey 7 Questions | - | - |
Day Program, Employment, & Transportation Services | September 18, 2020 | September 30, 2020 |
Day Program, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey 6 Questions | - | - |
Developmental Home Services | September 18, 2020 | September 30, 2020 |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey 5 Questions | - | - |
Group Home Services | September 18, 2020 | September 30, 2020 |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey 6 Questions | - | - |
In-Home Services (Attendant Care, Habilitation-Hourly, Homemaker, Respite, IDLA) | September 18, 2020 | September 30, 2020 |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey 6 Questions | - | - |
Nursing Services | September 18, 2020 | September 30, 2020 |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey 6 Questions | - | - |
Nursing Supported Group Home Services | September 18, 2020 | September 30, 2020 |
Nursing Supported Group Home Vendor Survey 5 Questions | - | - |
Therapy Services | September 18, 2020 | September 30, 2020 |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey 6 Questions | - | - |
Day Treatment, Employment, & Transportation Services | July 14, 2020 | July 17, 2020 |
Day Treatment, Employment, Transportation Services Vendor Survey Questions | - | - |
Developmental Home Services | July 14, 2020 | July 17, 2020 |
Developmental Home Services Vendor Survey Questions | - | - |
Group Home Services | July 14, 2020 | July 17, 2020 |
Group Home Services Vendor Survey Questions | - | - |
In-Home Services (Attendant Care, Habilitation-Hourly, Homemaker, Respite, IDLA) | July 14, 2020 | July 17, 2020 |
In-Home Based Services Vendor Survey Questions | - | - |
Nursing Services | July 14, 2020 | July 17, 2020 |
Nursing Services Vendor Survey Questions | - | - |
Nursing Supported Group Home Services | July 14, 2020 | July 17, 2020 |
Nursing Supported Group Home Services Vendor Survey Questions | - | - |
Therapy Services | July 14, 2020 | July 17, 2020 |
Therapy Services Vendor Survey Questions | - | - |
Potential Expansion of the AZ Stay Connected Grant Program to DDD Group Homes | July 9, 2020 | July 14, 2020 |
Potential Expansion of the AZ Stay Connected Grant Program to DDD Group Homes Survey Questions | - | - |
Day Treatment, Employment & Transportation Services | May 27, 2020 | June 2, 2020 |
Day Treatment, Employment and Transportation Services Provider Survey Questions | - | - |
Developmental Home Services | May 27, 2020 | June 2, 2020 |
Developmental Home Services Provider Survey Questions | - | - |
Group Home Services | May 27, 2020 | June 2, 2020 |
Group Home Services Provider Survey Questions | - | - |
In-Home Services (Attendant Care, Habilitation - Hourly, Homemaker, Respite, IDLA) | May 27, 2020 | June 2, 2020 |
In-Home Based Services Provider Survey Questions | - | - |
Nursing Services | May 27, 2020 | June 2, 2020 |
Nursing Services Provider Survey Questions | - | - |
Nursing Supported Group Home Services | May 27, 2020 | June 2, 2020 |
Nursing Supported Group Home Provider Survey Questions | - | - |
Therapy Services | May 27, 2020 | June 2, 2020 |
Therapy Services Provider Survey Questions | - | - |
Nursing Services April 28, 2020 | April 28, 2020 | June 2, 2020 |
Nursing Services April 28, 2020 - Questions | - | - |
In-Home Services (Attendant Care, Respite, Habilitation Hourly, IDLA, Housekeeping) April 28, 2020 | April 28, 2020 | June 2, 2020 |
In-Home Services April 28, 2020 - Questions | - | - |
Therapy Services April 28, 2020 | April 28, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
Therapy Services April 28, 2020 - Questions | - | - |
Day Programs, Employment, Transportation Services April 21, 2020 | April 21, 2020 | April 24, 2020 |
Group Home Services April 21, 2020 | April 21, 2020 | April 24, 2020 |
Developmental Home Services April 17, 2020 | April 17, 2020 | April 24, 2020 |
Nursing Supported Group Home Services April 17, 2020 | April 17, 2020 | April 24, 2020 |
Nursing Services April 3, 2020 | April 3, 2020 | April 7, 2020 |
Therapy Services April 3, 2020 | April 3, 2020 | April 7, 2020 |
In-Home Care (Attendant Care, Habilitation Hourly, Housekeeping) April 3, 2020 | April 3, 2020 | April 7, 2020 |
Group Home Services March 26, 2020 | March 26, 2020 | March 27, 2020 |
Day Treatment and Employment Services March 23, 2020 | March 23, 2020 | March 24, 2020 |