The California Department of Health has issued an All Facilities Letter (AFL) announcing the opening of the application period for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) requesting a Patient Needs Waiver (PNW) and Workforce Shortage Waiver (WSW) for fiscal year 2021-2022. This annual reminder is not related to the COVID-19 pandemic and requires compliance with existing submission requirements. The application filing period is open from January 1st, 2021 through April 1st, 2021, and all applications must be submitted by April 1st. The online application portal is located on the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Flex Waiver webpage. First-time waiver applicants must create an account, sign in, and use the online waiver application. After submitting an application, the system will send a confirmation email containing a tracking ID to the provider's designated point of contact. Any questions regarding submitted applications should be directed to CDPH at centralizedprogramflex@cdph.ca.gov, including the tracking ID in the email.
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