State COVID-19 Data and Policy Actions
Published: Feb 10, 2022
Sources
For sources and more information on sick leave policies see: Kaiser Family Foundation, Paid Family and Sick Leave in the U.S., January 2020 and National Partnership of Women & Families, Paid Sick Days – State and District Statutes, October 2019.
ALABAMA
7/6/21 Terminating Public Health Emergency: https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2021/07/termination-of-state-of-emergency-coronavirus-covid-19/
3/23/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54029
4/7/21 Easing of all requirements
https://governor.alabama.gov/assets/2021/04/Safer-Apart-Order-Final-4.6.21.pdf
4/7/21 Rescinding Face Covering Requirement
https://governor.alabama.gov/assets/2021/04/2021-04-07-26th-Supplemental-SOE-COVID-19.pdf
2021 School Year Decision
https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/covid19/assets/cov-school-guidance-073021.pdf
5/17/21 Vaccine Mandate Ban
https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/al/2021rs/bills/ALB00012555/
10/25/2021 Federal Vaccine Mandate ban
https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2021/10/executive-order-724/
5/24/21 Vaccine Passport Ban
https://legiscan.com/AL/bill/SB267/2021
10/29/2021, 11/5/2021, 11/15/2021 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements
https://www.alabamaag.gov/newsviewer/5a3a2e06-b257-4ae5-a133-1857dcc2083c
https://www.wsfa.com/2021/10/30/gov-ivey-joins-lawsuit-against-federal-vaccine-mandates/
https://www.alabamaag.gov/newsviewer/eba9ffc2-6ff8-456e-b616-98f0844b3924
ALASKA
3/3, 4/15 Early Rx Refill (Expired): https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/11/Pub/INS_R20-05.pdf
3/11, 11/16, 12/16, 1/15 Public Health Emergency: https://covid19.alaska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/01.15.21-Disaster-Declaration.pdf
4/30 Ending Emergency declaration
9/21/21 Starting the state of emergency
3/18, 4/15 Premium Grace Period: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/11/Pub/INS_B20-08.pdf; https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/11/Pub/INS_R20-04.pdf
11/17 Free Vaccine (Expired)
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/11/Pub/INS_R20-12.pdf
4/2 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/89136
4/24 Face Covering Requirement: https://covid19.alaska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MANDATE-015-Appendix-01-Massage-Therapists.pdf
2021 School Year decisions
https://education.alaska.gov/safeschools/infectiousdisease
4/26/21 Vaccine passport ban
https://gov.alaska.gov/admin-orders/administrative-order-no-321/
10/29/2021, 11/10/2021, 11/5/2021 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/ARAG/2021/11/05/file_attachments/1987593/2021-11-05%20-%20OSHA%20Vaccine%20Mandate%20-%20Petition%20for%20Review%20-%20FINAL.pdf
https://ago.nebraska.gov/sites/ago.nebraska.gov/files/doc/2021-11-1%20%20Complaint%20CMS1.pdf
https://ago.nebraska.gov/sites/ago.nebraska.gov/files/doc/10.29.21%20filing.pl%5B50%5D.pdf
ARIZONA
3/11 Emergency Declaration / Public Health Emergency: https://azgovernor.gov/sites/default/files/declaraton_0.pdf; https://azgovernor.gov/governor/video/governor-doug-ducey-declares-public-health-emergency-covid-19
11/18 Free Vaccine:
https://azgovernor.gov/file/36588/download?token=YPjjiqHp
3/23 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54034
2021 School Year Decision
4/19/21 Vaccine passport ban
https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2021/04/governor-ducey-bans-vaccine-passports
6/30.21, 8/16/21 Vaccine Mandate Ban
https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1R/laws/0409.pdf
https://azgovernor.gov/executive-orders [Executive Order 2021-18]
9/27/21 Judge ruling school mask mandate ban unconstitutional
11/5/2021, 11/16/2021, 11/19/2021 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements
ARKANSAS
3/11, 5/5, 6/18, 8/14,10/13, 12/11, 12/29, 2/26, 3/31 Public Health Emergency: https://governor.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/executiveOrders/EO_21-07_Emergency_Extension.pdf
9/28/21 Ending Public Health Emergency
3/20/20, 3/27/20, 5/11/20, 6/19/20 Premium Grace Period: https://insurance.arkansas.gov/uploads/resource/documents/21-2020.pdf; https://insurance.arkansas.gov/uploads/resource/documents/26-2020.pdf
4/2/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/89126
3/30/21 Face mask ban
2021 School Year Decision
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/2021-2022_Guidance_for_Schools_rv_20210727142444.pdf
4/24/21 Vaccine Mandate Ban
4/28/21 Vaccine Passport Ban
https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=SB615&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R
11/5/2021, 10/29/2021, 11/10/2021 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements
https://ago.nebraska.gov/sites/ago.nebraska.gov/files/doc/2021-11-1%20%20Complaint%20CMS1.pdf
https://ago.nebraska.gov/sites/ago.nebraska.gov/files/doc/10.29.21%20filing.pl%5B50%5D.pdf
CALIFORNIA
3/11/20 Emergency Declaration: https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.4.20-Coronavirus-SOE-Proclamation.pdf
3/18/20 Early Rx refill: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0250-insurers/0300-insurers/0200-bulletins/bulletin-notices-commiss-opinion/upload/CDI-Emergency-Notification-Filing-Requirements-COVID-19-3-18-2020.pdf
3/23/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54030
2021 School Year Decision
https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/coronavirus.asp
8/11/21 Vaccine Mandates
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR21-256s.aspx
6/18/21 Voluntary Passport Database
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Vaccine-Record-Guidelines-Standards.aspx
12/13/2021 Mask mandates
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/guidance-for-face-coverings.aspx
COLORADO
7/8/21 Ending of State of Emergency:
https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/5746-governor-polis-ends-covid-19-health-emergency-order
3/9 Early Rx Refill: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_9Z6CVhzAxNNxUWBKeAfVHgfr3mXQB_T/view
Paid Sick Leave: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, 7 CCR 1103-10 (2020), Colorado Health Emergency Leave with Pay (“Colorado HELP”) Rules.
3/26/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54063
2021 School Year Decision
https://www.cde.state.co.us/planning20-21/executive-and-public-health-orders
9/1/2021 Mask Mandate
https://covid19.colorado.gov/mask-guidance
8/17/21, 8/30/21 11/14/2021 Vaccine Mandate
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dqVki8aKsMFyoNvYAXkAjddd1emGjS2x/view
CONNECTICUT
3/10 Civil Preparedness Emergency / Public Health Emergency: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/Executive-Orders/Lamont-Executive-Orders/Executive-Order-No-10A.pdf
3/27 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54075
4/1/20 Premium Grace Period: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/Executive-Orders/Lamont-Executive-Orders/Executive-Order-No-7S.pdf?la=en
2021 School Year Decision
https://data.ct.gov/stories/s/CT-School-Reopening/ddy2-ijgu/
8/6/21 Vaccine Mandate
2/7/2022 Ending of the mask mandate
DELAWARE
3/9 Early Rx Refill: https://news.delaware.gov/files/2020/03/Domestic-and-Foreign-Insurers-Bulletin-No.-115-Coverage-for-COVID-19-Coronavirus.pdf
1/3/2021 Emergency declaration:
https://news.delaware.gov/2022/01/03/governor-carney-issues-state-of-emergency-declaration/
https://news.delaware.gov/2022/01/10/governor-carney-signs-universal-indoor-mask-mandate/
3/23 Waive Prior Authorization https://governor.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2020/03/Public-Health-Emergency-Order-03.23.20.pdf
3/27 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54072
4/1, 6/30, 7/2 Premium Grace Period: https://governor.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2020/04/Ninth-Modification-to-State-of-Emergency-04012020-1.pdf; https://governor.delaware.gov/health-soe/twenty-third-state-of-emergency/; https://insurance.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2020/07/domestic-foreign-insurers-bulletin-no117.pdf
1/10/22 Reinstating face mask :
https://news.delaware.gov/2022/01/10/governor-carney-signs-universal-indoor-mask-mandate/
8/10/21 Face mask requirement for schools:
https://news.delaware.gov/2021/08/10/governor-carney-announces-mask-requirement-in-k-12-schools/
2/7/2022 Ending of the mask mandate
2021 School Year Decision
https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/schools-and-students/school-updates/
8/12/21 Vaccine Mandate:
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
3/11,4/15, 5/13, 5/27, 7/22, 10/7, 12/23, 3/22, 7/25 Emergency Declaration / Public Health Emergency: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/coronavirus/page_content/attachments/Mayors-Order-2021-096.pdf
3/12: Cost-Sharing Waiver (Treatment), Free Vaccine, Waive Prior Auth, Early Rx Refill: https://disb.dc.gov/sites/default/files/u65602/Order-re-Emergency-Response-to-COVID-19-03.20.2020-sec.pdf
4/3 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/89261
6/17, 7/22, 5/18, 7/22, 12/20/21 Face Covering Requirement: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/mayormb/release_content/attachments/Situational-Update-Presentation_12-20-2021_.pdf
2021 School Year Reopening
https://dcpsreopenstrong.com/sy21-22/
8/10/21 Vaccine Mandate
FLORIDA
6/18/21 Public Health Emergency: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Filed-PHE-Extension-June-18-2021.pdf
3/10/20 Early Rx Refill: https://www.floir.com/siteDocuments/OIR-20-02M.pdf
3/16/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/downloads/fl-section-1135-appvl.pdf
5/3/21 Prohibiting Face Coverings:
https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2021/EO_21-102.pdf
2021 School Year Decision
https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/19887/urlt/K-12Guide.pdf
4/2/2021 Vaccine Mandate Ban
https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/EO-21-81.pdf
10/28/2021, 11/4/2021, 11/17/2021 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements
http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/GPEY-C88HXK/$file/complaint.pdf
http://www.myfloridalegal.com/newsrel.nsf/newsreleases/730EC1C91DE800A98525878300719235?Open&
https://affordablecareactlitigation.files.wordpress.com/2021/11/fl-v-cms-complaint.pdf
GEORGIA
10/21/21 Public Health Emergency
https://www.georgia.org/covid19bizguide
3/20/20 Premium Grace Period: https://www.oci.ga.gov/ExternalResources/Announcements/Directive-3202020-1057.pdf
4/1/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/88951
5/25/21 Vaccine Passport Ban
5/25/21 Vaccine mandate ban
https://gov.georgia.gov/executive-action/executive-orders/2021-executive-orders
11/5/2021, 11/16/2021 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements
HAWAII
11/29/21 Emergency Declaration: https://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111106-ATG_Emergency-Proclamation-Related-to-COVID-19-distribution-signed.pdf
3/26/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54064
10/1/21 Face Covering Requirement
8/5/21, 9/8/21 Vaccine Mandate
10/1/21, 11/2/21 Large Gathering Ban https://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2109152-ATG_Emergency-Proclamation-Related-to-the-States-COVID-19-Delta-Response-distribution-signed.pdf
https://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2111018.pdf
12/1/21 Rescinding Limits on Large Gatherings and Indoor Capacity
IDAHO
1/7/22 Emergency Declaration: https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/proclamation_emergency-declaration_010722.pdf
3/26/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54065
4/10/20 Cost-Sharing Waiver (Treatment): https://doi.idaho.gov/DisplayPDF?Id=7761&url=
4/7/21 Vaccine Passport Ban
https://gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/74/2021/04/eo-2021-04.pdf
2021 School Year Decision
https://ioem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/379299e56f234fa89cff3c8c6acf3ac8
10/29/21, 11/4/21, 11/15/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements
https://gov.idaho.gov/pressrelease/gov-little-joins-lawsuit-challenging-biden-vaccine-mandate-for-federal-contractors/; https://gov.idaho.gov/pressrelease/idaho-will-sue-biden-administration-friday-over-osha-vaccine-mandate/ https://www.ag.idaho.gov/newsroom/complaints-in-federal-vaccine-mandate-lawsuits-available-to-public/
ILLINOIS
1/7/22 Disaster Proclamation: https://www.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/illinois/documents/government/coronavirus-disaster-proc-01-07-2022.pdf
3/23/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54039
4/20/20 Premium Grace Period: https://insurance.illinois.gov/cb/2020/CB2020-11.pdf
6/11/21 Full Reopening
https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=23399
https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/Executive-Orders/ExecutiveOrder2021-12.aspx
8/26/21 Face Mask Requirement:
8/26/21, 10/22/21 Vaccine Mandate
1/13/22 Extension of Face Mask Requirement, Vaccine Mandate
2/9/22 Ending Statewide Face Mask Requirement
https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.24498.html
INDIANA
2/1/22 Public Health Emergency: https://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive-Order-22-01-Twenty-third-Renewal-of-Emergency-Declaration.pdf
3/25/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54052
11/4/21, 11/5/21, 11/16/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements
IOWA
1/7/22 Proclamation of Disaster Emergency: https://governor.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Public%20Health%20Proclamation%20-%202022.01.07.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
2/3/22 Ending Proclamation of Disaster Emergency
2021 School Year Decision
10/29/21 Vaccine Mandate
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=hf902
10/29/21, 11/5/21, 11/10/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Mandates
https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/state-of-iowa%C2%A0joins-lawsuit%C2%A0challenging-vaccine-mandates-for%C2%A0workers-employed-by-a https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/gov-reynolds-files-lawsuit-challenging-biden-administrations-vaccine-mandate-rule%C2%A0
KANSAS
1/6/22 Temporary Emergency Declaration
https://governor.kansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Gov-Declaration-1.6.22-Executed.pdf
3/24/21 Emergency Declaration: https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-laura-kelly-signs-emergency-response-bill-will-re-issue-executive-orders-to-protect-covid-19-recovery/
6/15/21 Terminating Emergency Declaration
3/25/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54054
2021 School Year Decision
10/29/21, 11/5/21, 11/10/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements
https://www.ag.ks.gov/media-center/news-releases/2021/10/30/ag-derek-schmidt-sues-president-biden-over-mandate-that-federal-contractors-employ-only-vaccinated-people https://ag.ks.gov/media-center/news-releases/2021/11/05/ag-derek-schmidt-sues-biden-administration-over-osha-vaccine-mandate-for-private-employers
KENTUCKY
9/7/21 Emergency Declaration: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/21SS/hjr1/bill.pdf
3/9/20, 6/5/20 Free Vaccine, Waive Prior Auth, Early Rx Refill: https://governor.ky.gov/attachments/20200309_Executive-Order_2020-220.pdf; https://governor.ky.gov/attachments/20200605_Executive-Order_2020-450_Dispensing-of-Pharmaceuticals.pdf
Paid Sick Leave: Kentucky Senate, Senate Bill 282, March 2020.
3/25/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54059
6/11/21 Full Reopening
https://governor.ky.gov/attachments/20210611_Executive-Order_2021-386.pdf
11/4/21, 11/5/21, 11/22/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements
https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=AttorneyGeneral&prId=1127
https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=AttorneyGeneral&prId=1128
https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=AttorneyGeneral&prId=1136
LOUISIANA
1/19/22 Renewal of Public Health Emergency: https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/Proclamations/2022/7JBE2022StateofEmergency.pdf
3/17/20 Free Vaccine, Waive Prior Auth, Early Rx Refill: https://www.ldi.la.gov/docs/default-source/documents/legaldocs/rules/rule36-cur-patientprotections?utm_source=Consumer+Press+Release&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=3-18-20+Emergency+Rule+36
3/23/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54038
3/26/20 Premium Grace Period, expired 5/12: https://ldi.la.gov/docs/default-source/documents/legaldocs/rules/rule40-cur-moratoriumonpolicy
5/25/21 Reopening
https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/Proclamations/2021/93-JBE-2021-State-of-Emergency.pdf
9/28/21 Face Covering Order: https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/docs/Releases/Slides/Mask-Mandate-proclamation.pdf
2021 School Year Decision
10/26/21 LIfting Face Covering Order, except in K-12 Schools: https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/Proclamations/2021/203JBE2021StateofEmergencyMaskMandare.pdf
1/19/22 Extension of School Face Covering Order
https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/Proclamations/2022/6JBE2022StateofEmergencyCOVID.pdf
11/4/21, 11/5/21, 11/15/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements
http://www.ag.state.la.us/Article/12972; http://www.ag.state.la.us/Article/12973
https://www.ag.state.la.us/Article/12978
12/14/21 Vaccine Mandate
MAINE
6/30/21 End to Civil Emergency
3/12/20 Free Vaccine, Waive Prior Auth, Early Rx Refill: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/insurance/legal/bulletins/pdf/442.pdf
4/7/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/90996
8/12/21 Vaccine Mandate
MARYLAND
1/4/22 Emergency Declaration:
https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Proclamation-Jan-4-2022-corrected-date.pdf
6/15/21 Roadmap for Terminating Emergency Orders:
https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Termination-Roadmap-6.15.21.pdf
3/6/20, 3/10/20 Free Vaccine, Early Rx Refill: https://insurance.maryland.gov/Insurer/Documents/bulletins/Bulletin-20-05-Covid-19.pdf; https://insurance.maryland.gov/Insurer/Documents/bulletins/20-06-Covid-19-FollowUp.pdf
6/30/21 Premium Grace Period:
3/26/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54062
8/5/21, 8/18/21 Vaccine Mandate
8/26/21 School Face Mask Requirement (effective 9/15/21)
https://htv-prod-media.s3.amazonaws.com/files/proposed-mask-regulation-8-26-21-1631650902.pdf
12/7/21 School Face Mask Requirement
https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Documents/Regulations/Emergency/13A.01.07revised1.5.22.pdf
1/3/22 Face Mask Requirement
MASSACHUSETTS
6/15/21 End of Emergency Declaration: https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-order-69/download
3/6/20, 3/30/20, 4/9/20 Cost-Sharing Waiver (Treatment), Free Vaccine, Waive Prior Auth: https://www.mass.gov/doc/bulletin-2020-02-addressing-covid-19-coronavirus-testing-and-treatment-issued-362020/download; https://www.mass.gov/doc/bulletin-2020-10-credentialing-and-prior-authorization-during-covid-19-coronavirus-health/download; https://www.mass.gov/doc/bulletin-2020-13-coverage-for-covid-19-treatment-and-out-of-network-emergency-and-inpatient/download
https://www.mass.gov/doc/bulletin-2020-32-addressing-covid-19-coronavirus-vaccines-issued-12292020/download
3/26/20 Early Rx Refill: https://www.mass.gov/doc/bulletin-2020-06-administration-of-precription-drug-benefits-during-covid-19-coronavirus-public/download
3/26/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54066
5/29/21 Lifting of all restrictions: https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-order-69/download
8/5/21 Vaccine Mandate:
8/19/21 Vaccine Mandate
https://www.mass.gov/doc/august-19-2021-executive-department-employee-vaccination-order/download
2021 School Year Decision
8/25/21, 9/27/21, 10/26/21, 1/10/22 School Face Mask Requirement
https://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/on-desktop/2021-0825mask-requirement.pdf; https://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/on-desktop/mask-requirement-extension/mask-requirement-extension.pdf
https://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/on-desktop/2021-1026mask-requirement-extension.pdf
https://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/on-desktop/2022-0110mask-requirement-extension.pdf
2/9/22 Ending School Face Mask Requirement
https://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/on-desktop/2022-0209mask-requirement-update.pdf
MICHIGAN
4/6/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/89311
4/10/20, 4/22/20 Cost-Sharing Waiver (Treatment) & free vaccine: https://www.michigan.gov/difs/0,5269,7-303-13222_13250-525327–,00.html
https://www.michigan.gov/difs/0,5269,7-303-13222_13250-557561–,00.html
4/21/20, 6/16/20 Early Rx Refill: https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-526675–,00.html; https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-532095–,00.html
6/22/21 Full Reopening
6/22/21 Rescinding Face Covering Requirement
https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90640-562084–,00.html
2021 School Year Decision
9/29/2021 Vaccine mandate ban
https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/publicact/pdf/2021-PA-0087.pdf
MINNESOTA
7/1/21 End of Peacetime Emergency
https://mn.gov/governor/news/#/detail/appId/1/id/487865
3/27/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54071
4/2/20 Cost-Sharing Waiver (Treatment): https://mn.gov/governor/news/?id=1055-426435
5/6/21 Rescinding Face Covering Requirement
https://mn.gov/governor/assets/EO%2021-23%20Final_tcm1055-485873.pdf
2021 School Year Decision
https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2021/covid072821.html
8/10/21 Vaccine Mandate
https://mn.gov/governor/covid-19/news/#/detail/appId/1/id/493652
MISSISSIPPI
11/20/2021 Ending Emergency Declaration: https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?e=[UNIQID]&u=08cb3e52aa1308600f84d49ea&id=131b491a2a
3/23/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54037
3/25/20 Premium Grace Period: https://www.mid.ms.gov/legal/bulletins/20203bul.pdf;
https://www.mid.ms.gov/legal/bulletins/20204bul.pdf
2021 School Year Decision
11/5/2021, 11/16/2021 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements
MISSOURI
8/27/21 End Emergency Declaration: https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-parson-ends-existing-state-emergency-terminating-executive-order-20
8/27/21 – https://www.sos.mo.gov/library/reference/orders/2021/eo9
3/25/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54060
6/16/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
8/16/21 School Status of Reopening:
10/28/21 Vaccine Mandate:
10/29/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements:
https://ago.mo.gov/docs/default-source/press-releases/show_temp-pl.pdf?sfvrsn=950657f1_2
MONTANA
6/30/21 End Emergency Declaration: https://governor.mt.gov/EO-10-2021-Rescinding-Emergency-Order.pdf
3/30/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/88801
1/13/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
https://covid19.mt.gov/_docs/Directive_on_2-2021.pdf
6/15, 11/20, 2/14/21 Face Covering Requirement:
https://covid19.mt.gov/_docs/2-12-2021-Directive.pdf
10/29/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements:
https://ago.mo.gov/docs/default-source/press-releases/show_temp-pl.pdf?sfvrsn=950657f1_2
NEBRASKA
4/2/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/89161
2021 School Year Decision:
3/31/21 Vaccine Passport:
https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-opposes-vaccine-passports
10/29/2021, 11/10/2021, 11/5/2021 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements
https://ago.nebraska.gov/sites/ago.nebraska.gov/files/doc/2021-11-1%20%20Complaint%20CMS1.pdf
https://ago.nebraska.gov/sites/ago.nebraska.gov/files/doc/10.29.21%20filing.pl%5B50%5D.pdf
NEVADA
3/5/20, 12/29/20 Free Vaccine: http://gov.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/govnewnvgov/Content/News/Press/2020/2020-03-05.DOI%20Emergency%20Regulations%20re%20COVID-19.pdf
3/13/20 Emergency Declaration: http://gov.nv.gov/News/Press/2020/Governor_Sisolak_Declares_State_of_Emergency_in_Response_to_COVID-19/; https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2020-08-14.Declaration-of-Emergency-Directive-030.pdf
4/7/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/90986
7/30/21 Face Covering Requirement
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7.29.21-Mask-Guidance-1.pdf
8/4/21 School Face Covering Requirement
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Directive-048-Summary-School-Settings.pdf
2021 School Year Decision:
8/20/21 Vaccine Mandate:
NEW HAMPSHIRE
3/10/20 Waive Prior Auth, Early Rx Refill: https://www.governor.nh.gov/news-media/press-2020/documents/health-care-coronovirus-order.pdf
3/23/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54031
5/8 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
https://twitter.com/GovSisolak/status/1258517929018028034
2021 School Year Decision
10/29/2021, 11/10/2021, 11/5/2021 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements
https://ago.nebraska.gov/sites/ago.nebraska.gov/files/doc/2021-11-1%20%20Complaint%20CMS1.pdf
https://ago.nebraska.gov/sites/ago.nebraska.gov/files/doc/10.29.21%20filing.pl%5B50%5D.pdf
NEW JERSEY
1/11/2022 Public Health Emergency
https://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562022/approved/20220111d.shtml
3/23/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54033
5/28/20 Premium Grace Period: https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-123.pdf; https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/bulletins/blt20_27.pdf
7/28/21 Face Covering Requirement https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-163.pdf
https://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210728a.shtml
2021 School Year Decision
2/10/22 Ending school face masks
8/2/21, 8/23/21 Vaccine Mandates
https://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210802a.shtml
https://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210823b.shtml
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/governor-murphy-requires-vaccination-or-2524792/
https://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562022/approved/20220119b.shtml
NEW MEXICO
3/11, 8/28, 9/18, 11/13, 1/8, 2/5 Public Health Emergency: https://cv.nmhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Executive-Order-2021-004.pdf
3/13/20 Cost-Sharing Waiver (Treatment): https://nmhealth.org/publication/view/rules/5670/
3/23/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54032
8/17/21, 11/12/2021, 2/4/2022 Face Covering Requirement:
https://cv.nmhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/081721-PHO-Masks.pdf
https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2021/10/15/state-to-extend-indoor-mask-requirement-2/
https://files.constantcontact.com/9d38837f601/10669bd9-b8d3-4bea-b6f5-3375803f8535.pdf
2021 School Year Decision
School Face Mask Requirement:
https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/back-to-school-guidance/;
2/8/22Ending school face masks
8/2/21 Vaccine Mandates:
https://cv.nmhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Executive-Order-2021-046.pdf; https://cv.nmhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/081721-PHO-Vaccines.pdf
https://www.governor.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/120221-PHO.pdf
NEW YORK
3/3/20, 3/13/20 Free Vaccine: https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/circular_letters/cl2020_03; https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-new-directive-requiring-new-york-insurers-waive-cost-sharing; https://www.dfs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/03/re62_57_text.pdf; https://www.dfs.ny.gov/reports_and_publications/press_releases/pr202003131; https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/circular_letters/cl2020_16
12/26/2021 Emergency Declaration: https://www.governor.ny.gov/executive-order/no-111-declaring-disaster-emergency-state-new-york
3/17/20 Paid Sick Leave: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-three-way-agreement-legislature-paid-sick-leave-bill-provide-immediate
3/26/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54067
4/2/20, 5/29/20 Premium Grace Period: https://www.dfs.ny.gov/press_releases/pr202004023; https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/EO_202_35.pdf
6/15/21 Face Covering Requirement
2/9/2022 Ending facemasks
8/24/21 School Mask Requirement
1/25/22 Face masks court decision
http://www.nysed.gov/news/2022/statement-commissioner-rosa-granting-stay-mask-case
8/16/21 Vaccine Mandates
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-mta-and-new-york-port-authority-employees-will-be-required-get; https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-patient-facing-healthcare-workers-state-run-hospitals-will-be; https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-covid-19-vaccination-mandate-healthcare-workers
NORTH CAROLINA
3/10 Emergency Declaration: https://files.nc.gov/governor/documents/files/EO116-SOE-COVID-19.pdf
3/23/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54036
3/27/20 Premium Grace Period: https://files.nc.gov/doi/documents/legislative-services/20-b-06-covid-19-pandemic.pdf
8/1/2021, 1/4/22 Vaccine Mandates:
https://governor.nc.gov/executive-order-no-244
NORTH DAKOTA
3/24/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54046
10/29/21, 11/5/21, 11/10/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements
https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/news/stenehjem-joins-lawsuit-halt-vaccine-mandate-federal-contractors https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/news/north-dakota-joins-11-state-coalition-filing-suit-halt-federal-vaccine-mandate
https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/news/north-dakota-joins-lawsuit-challenging-cms-vaccine-mandate
OHIO
3/9/20, 6/18/21 End Emergency Declaration: https://governor.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/governor/media/executive-orders/executive-order-2021-08d
3/20/20 Premium Grace Period: https://iop-odi-content.s3.amazonaws.com/static/Legal/Bulletins/Documents/2020-03.pdf
6/19/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
2021 School Year Decision
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Reset-and-Restart
Vaccine Mandates:
11/4/21, 11/5/21, 11/23/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/November-2021/AG-Yost-Files-Lawsuit-Challenging-Vaccine-Mandate https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/November-2021/Attorney-General-Yost-Files-Lawsuit-Challenging-Bi https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/November-2021/In-Latest-Lawsuit-Attorney-General-Yost-Challenges
OKLAHOMA
3/24/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54048
4/6/20 Waive Prior Auth, Early Rx Refill, Premium Grace Period: https://www.oid.ok.gov/lh-bulletin-no-2020-02-amended/
6/30/20 Waive Prior Authorization Extension: https://www.oid.ok.gov/lh-bulletin2020-02/
5/1/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
https://www.okcommerce.gov/wp-content/uploads/Open-Up-and-Recover-Safely-Plan.pdf
7/17/21 Face Covering Requirement: https://www.sos.ok.gov/documents/executive/1971.pdf
2021 School Year Decision
https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/covid19/images/060120-schools_and_day_camps_guidance-eng.pdf
5/26/21 School Face Mask Requirement:
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20ENR/SB/SB658%20ENR.PDF
OREGON
3/8/21, 12/21/21 Emergency Declaration, Disaster Declaration: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jObR_cjROWESe70Bou_mYd2rLMAwHW_X/view
3/5/20 Free Vaccine:
https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/Pages/NewsDetail.aspx?newsid=36097; https://dfr.oregon.gov/insure/health/understand/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
3/25/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54061
3/25, 4/24, 5/6/20 Premium Grace Period: https://dfr.oregon.gov/news/2020/Pages/20200325-grace-period-insurance-deadlines.aspx; https://dfr.oregon.gov/business/reg/Documents/Extension%20of%20DCBS%20Order.pdf; https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/Pages/NewsDetail.aspx?newsid=36497; https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/Pages/NewsDetail.aspx?newsid=36563
6/30/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/Pages/NewsDetail.aspx?newsid=64005
8/27/21 Face Covering Requirement:
https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/Pages/NewsDetail.aspx?newsid=64307
8/17/21 School Status of Reopening:
8/17/21 School Face Mask Requirement:
8/19/21 Vaccine Mandates:
https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/Pages/NewsDetail.aspx?newsid=64283
PENNSYLVANIA
2/19/21 Disaster Proclamation: https://www.governor.pa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TWW-COVID-disaster-emergency-amendment-digital-sig-2-19-21.pdf
3/10/20 Waive Prior Auth: https://www.insurance.pa.gov/Regulations/Laws%20Regulations/Documents/COVID-19%20Bulletin%20Final_3.10.20.pdf
3/27/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54073
12/12/20 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
5/20/21 School Status of Reopening:
8/10/21 Vaccine Mandates:
9/7/21 School Face Mask Requirement
RHODE ISLAND
3/9, 4/8, 7/3, 7/31, 10/2, 11/2, 12/1, 12/22, 2/16, 3/16, 4/14, 6/4, 6/10, 7/2, 9/3, 9/17, 9/30, 10/15/21, 10/29/21, 11/12/21, 11/24/21, 12/22/21, 1/6/22, 1/19/22, 3/4/22 Emergency Declaration:
https://governor.ri.gov/executive-orders/executive-order-22-12
3/13/20 Free Vaccine, Waive Prior Auth, Early Rx Refill: http://www.ohic.ri.gov/documents/2020/March/Insurance%20Coverage%20Instructions%20During%20COVID-19%20State%20of%20Emergency%20FINAL.pdf
4/2/21 Treatment without cost-sharing
Marketplace SEP: https://healthsourceri.com/
3/23/20 Primary Election Postponement: http://www.governor.ri.gov/documents/orders/Executive-Order-20-11.pdf
3/25/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54053
4/27/20 Waive Prior Auth: http://www.ohic.ri.gov/documents/2020/April/COVID/April%2027/OHIC%20Bulletin%202020-03-dtd%2004272020%20-Temporary%20Emergency%20Measures%20Re%20BDR%20and%20NPs.pdf
6/1/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
https://governor.ri.gov/documents/orders/Executive-Order-20-40.pdf
11/5, 1/27, 2/23, 6/2/21, 12/20/21, 1/18/21, 2/11/22 Face Mask Requirement: https://governor.ri.gov/documents/orders/Executive-Order-21-63.pdf
https://governor.ri.gov/executive-orders/executive-order-22-04
7/15/21 School Status of Reopening:
8/19, 9/17/21, 10/15/21, 11/12/21, 12/20/21, 1/6/22, 3/4/22 School Face Mask Requirement:
8/10/21, 10/1/21, 12/20/21 Vaccine Mandates:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=973468256839138&ref=watch_permalink
SOUTH CAROLINA
3/13, 4/27, 5/27, 6/26, 7/11, 7/26, 8/10, 8/25, 9/9, 9/24, 10/9, 10/24, 11/8, 11/23, 12/8, 12/23, 1/7, 1/22, 2/6, 2/21, 3/8, 3/23, 4/7, 4/22, 6/7/21 End Emergency Declaration: https://governor.sc.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/Executive-Orders/2021-05-22%20FINAL%20Executive%20Order%20No.%202021-25%20-%20State%20of%20Emergency.pdf
3/31/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/88876
8/3/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted: https://governor.sc.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/2020-07-26%20FINAL%20Executive%20Order%20No.%202020-48%20-%20State%20of%20Emergency.pdf
School Status of Reopening:
https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/schools/district-and-school-closures/operational-status/
School Face Mask Requirement:
11/4/21 Vaccine Mandates:
10/29/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements:
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.gasd.83202/gov.uscourts.gasd.83202.68.0.pdf
SOUTH DAKOTA
3/13, 3/26, 4/10, 5/26, 7/7, 12/31, 6/30/21 End Emergency Declaration: https://sdsos.gov/general-information/executive-actions/executive-orders/assets/2020-34%20-%20.PDF
3/24/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54047
7/28/21 School Status of Reopening:
https://twitter.com/govkristinoem/status/1420474384423211015
7/27/21, 10/27/21 Vaccine Mandates:
https://twitter.com/govkristinoem/status/1420148181157957632
https://sdsos.gov/general-information/executive-actions/executive-orders/assets/2021-14.PDF
10/29/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements:
https://ago.mo.gov/docs/default-source/press-releases/show_temp-pl.pdf?sfvrsn=950657f1_2
TENNESSEE
3/12, 5/6, 6/29, 9/30, 10/30, 12/4, 12/29, 2/27, 4/27, 9/30/21, 11/5/21 End Emergency Declaration:
https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/pub/execorders/exec-orders-lee90.pdf
5/28/21,11/19/21 Limited Emergency Declaration Expired: https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/pub/execorders/exec-orders-lee81.pdf
3/31/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/88881
5/22/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/pub/execorders/exec-orders-lee38.pdf
7/3, 9/30, 4/27/21, 11/12/21 Face Covering Requirement:
https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB9014&GA=112
7/16/21 School Status of Reopening:
8/16/21, 11/12/21 School Face Mask Requirement:
https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB9014&GA=112
4/29/21, 11/12/21 Vaccine Mandates:
https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0013
https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB9014&GA=112
11/4/21, 11/5/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements:
https://www.tn.gov/attorneygeneral/news/2021/11/4/pr21-42.html https://www.tn.gov/attorneygeneral/news/2021/11/5/pr21-43.html
TEXAS
3/13, 4/12, 5/12, 6/11, 7/10, 9/7, 5/5, 6/7, 7/1, 7/30, 8/29, 9/28/21, 10/28/21, 11/27/21, 12/23/21, 1/22/22 Emergency Declaration: https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/DISASTER_renewing_covid19_disaster_proclamation_IMAGE_01-22-2022.pdf
3/30/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/88806
3/10/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
6/24, 7/2/21 Face Covering Requirement:
https://covid19.sanantonio.gov/files/assets/public/files/about/2nd-addendum-to-the-8th-declaration-of-public-health-emergency.pdf; https://open.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/EO-GA-29-use-of-face-coverings-during-COVID-19-IMAGE-07-02-2020.pdf
5/18/21, 7/29/21, 9/17/21 School Face Mask Requirement:
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/covid/210917_21-22%20Public%20Health%20Guidance_final.pdf
7/29/21, 10/11/21 Vaccine Mandates:
https://coronavirus.utah.gov/education/#legislation
11/5/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements:
https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/05/texas-ken-paxton-businesses-vaccines/
UTAH
3/6, 8/20, 9/21, 11/9, 1/13/21 Emergency Declaration: https://coronavirus-download.utah.gov/Health/SPHO-2021-1-State-Public-Health-Emergency-Declaration.pdf
Paid Sick Leave: Utah House, House Bill 69, March 2020.
4/10/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/92206
4/10/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
https://coronavirus.utah.gov/special-orders/
4/29, 6/29, 7/10, 7/17, 7/23, 7/27, 8/14, 8/20, 9/4, 9/11, 11/24, 12/17, 1/22, 3/26, 4/10/21 Face Covering Requirement:
3/24/21 School Status of Reopening:
https://coronavirus.utah.gov/special-orders/
5/28/21 School Face Mask Requirement:
https://coronavirus.utah.gov/education/#legislation
5/5/21 Vaccine Mandates:
https://le.utah.gov/~2021/bills/static/HB0308.html
https://le.utah.gov/~2021S2/bills/static/SB2004.html
10/29/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.gasd.83202/gov.uscourts.gasd.83202.68.0.pdf
VERMONT
3/13, 4/10, 5/15, 6/15, 7/15, 8/8, 8/14, 9/11, 10/15, 11/14, 11/20, 12/15, 2/15, 3/15, 4/15, 5/15, 6/15 End Emergency Declaration:
3/20/20 Marketplace SEP: https://dvha.vermont.gov/covid-19
3/30/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/88796
4/15/20 Mandatory Free Cost Vaccine When Available
6/14/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
6/1, 8/1, 9/11, 4/30, 5/15/21 Face Covering Requirement:
8/11/21 School Status of Reopening:
8/4, 10/5/21 School Face Mask Requirement:
https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/your-community/prek-12-schools
9/8/21 Vaccine Mandates:
VIRGINIA
3/12, 3/26, 7/1/21 End Emergency Declaration: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/executive-actions/
3/23/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54035
4/13/20 Primary Election Postponement (local):
7/1/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/executive-actions/
5/26, 8/21, 11/13, 12/14, 5/15/21 Face Covering Requirement:
8/4/21 School Status of Reopening:
https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?212+ful+CHAP0456
5/15/21, 1/24/22 School Face Mask Requirement:
8/5/21, 1/15/2021 Vaccine Mandates:
https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2021/august/headline-902296-en.html
WASHINGTON
2/29, 7/2, 12/10/20 Emergency Declaration: https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-25.9.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
3/5, 5/1, 6/3, 7/2, 7/29/20 Early Rx Refill, Waive Prior Auth: https://www.insurance.wa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/emergency-order-number-20-01.pdf ; https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-06%20Coronavirus%20%28tmp%29.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery; https://www.insurance.wa.gov/news/kreidler-extends-emergency-order-30-days-waiving-deductibles-and-copays-coronavirus-testing; https://www.insurance.wa.gov/news/kreidler-extends-emergency-order-july-3-waiving-deductibles-and-copays-coronavirus-testing; https://cv.nmhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Executive-Order-2020-054-2.pdf
3/10, 4/1/20 Marketplace SEP: https://www.wahbexchange.org/washington-healthplanfinder-extends-current-special-enrollment-period-gives-extra-month-for-uninsured-to-secure-health-coverage/
3/15/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54022
3/24/20 Premium Grace Period: https://www.insurance.wa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/emergency-order-20-02_3.pdf; expired 5/23/20:https://www.insurance.wa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/emergency-order-20-02-extension.pdf
10/15/20:https://www.insurance.wa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/final-emergency-order-20-02-sixth-extension.pdf
6/30/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-upcoming-economic-reopening
6/26, 7/25, 5/21, 8/23, 9/13/21 Face Covering Requirement:
https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-25.17.pdf
8/11/21 School Status of Reopening:
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/820-105-K12Schools2021-2022.pdf
8/18/21 School Face Mask Requirement: https://medium.com/@GovInslee/inslee-announces-educator-vaccination-requirement-and-statewide-indoor-mask-mandate-a2f5a47d8a31
8/9, 9/27/21, 11/15/21 Vaccine Mandates:
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-updates-worker-vaccine-requirement-proclamation
WEST VIRGINIA
3/4/20 Preparedness Proclamation: https://governor.wv.gov/Documents/SKM_C45820030417010.pdf
3/13/20 Early Rx Refill: https://www.wvinsurance.gov/Portals/0/pdf/20-05_Prescription_Refill_Bulletin.pdf?ver=2020-03-14-144759-5; https://www.wvinsurance.gov/Portals/0/pdf/WestVirginiaInsuranceBulletinNo.2020-01.pdf?ver=2020-03-09-163536-04390
3/18, 3/26/20 Premium Grace Period: https://www.wvinsurance.gov/Portals/0/pdf/pressrelease/20-07%20COVID-19%20Regulatory%20Guidance.pdf?ver=2020-03-26-195235-360;
https://www.wvinsurance.gov/Portals/0/pdf/20-EO-02_Emergency_Order.pdf?ver=2020-03-19-084523-047
3/30/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/88791
4/1/20 Primary Election Postponement:
https://governor.wv.gov/Documents/2020%20Proclamations/EO%2018-20.pdf
3/5/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
https://governor.wv.gov/Documents/2021%20Executive%20Orders/EO-8-21-March-5-2021.pdf
https://governor.wv.gov/Documents/2021%20Executive%20Orders/EO-12-21-April-19-2021.pdf
5/18, 7/7, 8/21, 11/14, 5/14, 6/18/21 Face Covering Requirement:
https://governor.wv.gov/Documents/2021%20Executive%20Orders/EO-20-21-June-18-2021.pdf
3/3/21 School Status of Reopening:
https://wvde.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/In-Person-Instruction-WVBEMotionREVISED-v3.pdf
10/20/21 Vaccine Mandates:
10/29/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements:
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.gasd.83202/gov.uscourts.gasd.83202.68.0.pdf
WISCONSIN
3/12, 8/1, 9/22, 11/20, 1/19, 2/4/21 Public Health Emergency: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/2bf8b45
12/22/20 Free Vaccine
https://oci.wi.gov/Documents/Regulation/Bulletin20201222COVIDImmunizationCoverage.pdf
4/20/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/97716
5/13/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/28b7302
8/1, 9/22, 11/20, 1/19, 2/4/21 Face Covering Requirement:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/2ca9d14
WYOMING
3/13/20 Emergency Declaration, Public Health Emergency: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19mX3feCje2NKRrKi_GPiKvwcckGVoVBh/view
3/27/20 Section 1135 Waiver: https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/?entry=54070
3/16/21 Social Distancing Restrictions Lifted:
6/15, 8/1, 8/16, 9/1, 10/16, 11/1, 11/16 , 11/24, 12/9, 1/9, 2/15, 3/1, 3/16, 4/1, 5/1, 5/17, 5/21/21 Face Covering Requirement:
https://health.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Order1_27thContinuationAmended_May212021.pdf
8/4/21 School Status of Reopening:
11/5/21 Lawsuit Challenging Federal Vaccine Requirements: