The California Department of Health has issued a new All Facilities Letter (AFL) announcing the suspension of professional certification requirements for Home Health Aides (HHAs) due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The temporary waiver of specified statutory and regulatory requirements will expire on September 30, 2021. HHAs in active status are encouraged to renew following normal timelines, but may continue to work without completing the application process. Those with expired certifications within the previous two years or expiring during the state of emergency may work as HHAs until September 30, 2021. Facilities do not need to submit individual program flexibility requests to employ HHAs using the waivers specified until September 30, 2021. All HHAs with existing waivers must renew their certification prior to September 30, 2021, to continue providing care. The waiver is a result of the Governor's Executive Orders N-39-20 and N-08-21.

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