The decision can be overwhelming, and even more confusing is how much it’s going to cost you — despite the fact that major insurance companies say they’re covering it. On May 21, Gov. We want you to wear masks, we want you to sanitize your hands. DeBeauvoir said each polling location will be receiving a toolkit full of PPE in Travis County, like the one pictured below. ", "We're excited to start this process," he told KXAN News Today anchors Tom Miller and Sally Hernandez on Monday. Phil Murphy of New Jersey and Ned Lamont of Connecticut, both fellow Democrats. P.O. Greg Abbott ordered all bars closed, while Florida banned alcohol at such establishments. AEC said it felt like the assessment portion was important for patients so they can have their concerns addressed, and be brought into the building if they appeared to be ill and needed treatment. “It took FEMA some 61 days, two months, to get out its directive concerning personal protective equipment for nursing homes. The two states joined the small but growing list of those that are either backtracking or putting any further reopenings of their economies on hold because of a comeback by the virus, mostly in the South and West. Greg Abbott has ordered travelers from seven cities and states to be quarantined for 14 days upon entering his state due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Another viewer saw the story and reached out saying his insurance was also billed that much, and in the end he was still charged for more than $2,000 of it. When we learned of the exorbitant fees they were charging for their lab test, we immediately sought out a new lab to partner with. "As I said from the start, if the positivity rate rose above 10%, the State of Texas would take further action to mitigate the spread of COVID-19," Gov. For State of Texas’ information, visit the Department of State Health Services website or dial 2-1-1 and choose Option 6.; For health-related questions about COVID-19 and updated confirmed case counts in Georgetown and Williamson County, visit the Williamson County and Cities Health District COVID-19 website or call its hotline at (512) 943-3660. There are currently no travel restrictions or mandatory quarantine requirements for travelers entering Texas. The announcement comes as summer travel to the states’ beaches, parks and other attractions — not to mention New York City — would normally swing into high gear. When the equipment finally came from FEMA, much of it was junk,” Doggett said. In Lubbock County, instead of popsicle sticks, they’ll be handing out pencils. Abbott said. The $249 fee is the cash price AEC came up with that covers the testing, but waives the professional and facility fee. Texas Gov. 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Office of the Texas Governor. “We have made an extra effort to recruit new newer people into the process. More states are setting records for coronavirus infections and deaths, with some moving toward implementing restrictions as a result. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is a big state with a proud small-government philosophy. “We don’t have the information we need to make good policy or to protect families,” he said, emphasizing the importance of hearing from experts in Thursday’s hearing. 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However, the major insurance companies have said during the current crisis, they’re paying for all COVID testing and all COVID-related costs — which is supposed to include emergency room expenses. AEC said from that point forward Genesis stopped billing insurance directly, and AEC started going to bat for patients dealing with high bills so that they will not be on the hook for those charges. WASHINGTON (AP, KXAN) — Presidential electors are meeting across the United States on Monday to formally choose Joe Biden as the nation's next president. “If we are to ensure our nation’s parents and grandparents are protected moving forward, we need to fully understand why Governor Cuomo and the four other governors ordered COVID-19 positive seniors to be forced into nursing homes, exposing the entire nursing home population and staff to death,” said Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY). (956) 24/7-3650 Latest News COVID-19 School Reporting Response Plan In response to the reopening of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cameron County Public Read More Texas Case Counts . All patients have their history and vitals taken, and are evaluated by a nurse and emergency room provider. Potter County will also be offering curbside voting, but that isn’t something new. “And so, we believe that if people take the time to vote early, and when they do some wear a mask, it really shouldn’t pose, much of a problem with regard to being exposed to COVID-19.”. "It's a long road ahead, but it's finally here.". Greg Abbott said in a press release. Texas has reported more than 80 cases of the virus and three deaths related to the virus that causes COVID-19. “Texans have shown that we can address both the health and safety concerns of Covid, while also taking careful and measured steps to restore the livelihoods that Texans desperately need.”, Gov. At the booth, Travis County voters will use popsicle sticks. Cover coughs and sneezes. Gov. Lubbock County will also be minimizing contact at check-in, and sanitizing the polling stations frequently. But even as more and more governors impose sweeping restrictions… COVID-19 Resources . “This really prevented us from any type of learning.”. Some in central Texas paid nothing while others paid as much as $249 out-of-pocket without insurance. Lawmakers argued that federal agencies should have been better prepared to handle the crisis in nursing homes after the outbreak at a facility in Kirkland, Washington. Those restrictions had been in place starting April 27. “I think we have a real nursing home crisis,” Doggett emphasized. After imposing a stay-at-home order over the spring, Abbott quickly began allowing most businesses to open their doors in May, but he was forced to tighten capacity rules significantly and require bars to shut down again as cases spiked in late June. This is the day set by law for the meeting of the Electoral College. Texas Gov. You can contact me at. At least 240 new coronavirus deaths and 13,143 new cases were reported in Texas on Dec. 10. Preparations for this year’s primary runoff elections in Texas have required more work than usual. Abbott issued several Executive Orders to coincide with the first phase of the ongoing plan to open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19: Executive Order GA-20: Relating to expanding travel without restrictions. Many of the tools that will be issued to voters are single-use items, like finger cots, which cover your finger while using a tablet. The governor also slowed down his phased plan to reopen Texas. Those with billing concerns should call the AEC Patient Advocate Line at (512) 736-7097. The death toll is at 14,917. Texas will allow restaurants, stores, and other businesses to expand their capacity starting next week, Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday following a decline in new coronavirus cases, but it remains one of the nation’s hardest-hit states. Texans traveling to New York, Connecticut and New Jersey will be required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival due to rising coronavirus infection rates, according to a joint statement from the three states’ governors on Wednesday. With the assessment, comes two separate fees: AEC bills the insurance company for the two fees, and said insurance companies typically pay 40% to 80% of the two fees. Harvard Professor and witness Dr. David Grabowski testified that the lack of transparency in the federal data was not only concerning, but hindered the ability to adequately respond to the crisis. When the pandemic hit, AEC doctors and leaders developed a process to evaluate a patient outside in their cars. Election day itself is July 14. “Curbside voting has been used for a while, but it’s not used en masse,” Potter County Elections Administrator Melynn Huntley said. But what if you don’t have insurance? “Today, we are still understaffed, over worked and still do not have enough PPE. AUSTIN (Nexstar) – In the past week, COVID-19 cases surged in Texas, with the state setting records for new cases nearly every day. “What you’re going to do is use the popsicle stick to touch the screen so that your hands never have to touch any of the equipment,” DeBeauvoir said. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) The Department of State Health Services established a COVID-19 Call Center and set up an email box to receive incoming questions from the general public. The Texas Department of State Health Services on Monday reported 1,742 new coronavirus cases and 24 more deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. Austin resident Delia Satterwhite testified about the frustration she felt when trying to get answers about her brother in a nursing home, days before he died. “I’ve had relatives who have died in these homes, and I’m not going to leave this alone.”. Previously, I covered local news for the Boston Guardian, and I graduated from Tufts University in 2019. Visitors from states over a set infection rate will have to quarantine, Cuomo said. “What we see a lot is that nurse aids have not just 15 people, but 20 to 25 residents they are responsible for.”, MORE: Trend: Staff shortages increasing in Texas nursing homes. Several lawmakers argued that rules in some states allowing coronavirus patients back into these homes exacerbated the spread. A business posts a sign alerting its customers that it is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Over the past week, there has been an average of … “Surely the public can understand that if those spikes continue, additional measures are necessary,” Gov. “This is a smart thing to do,” Murphy said. Enter KXAN’s Home for the Holidays Contest! Dr. David Grabowski suggested offering increased pay to workers and better benefits. A pair of GOP governors on Friday moved to impose new mitigation measures in their states amid record numbers of new coronavirus infections, with … Travel Texas and its industry partners are closely monitoring the evolving Coronavirus situation and following the advice of health officials and government agencies. Testing was completely free at these locations, because the programs are all government funded. “It felt like they were keeping a secret. Some health experts warned that would not be enough. “We now have to make sure the rates continue to drop,” New York Gov. AEC said it adjusted the price from $199 to $249 due to the rising cost of supplies. Meaning that they could go into voting sites with them being less crowded,” Gov. “They would prefer that I come in, do business, and leave.”. Edelman emphasized a need for more “sufficient” staffing requirements and more oversight on infection prevention in the homes. Viewers who did not use insurance and paid out-of-pocket said they were charged $249 at the same drive-thru. The only difference is its free standing. This move to expand capacity does not apply to areas of the state where hospitalization rates are still fairly high, including the border city of Laredo and the Rio Grande Valley. She said the county has also made sure they have plenty of staff available, as about 80 staffers called out sick on election day in March. MASKS: Face masks are required inside commercials buildings and outside, when within six feet of others. Those restrictions … “There were many days I came home crying,” Melinda Haschak said. Copyright 2020 Nexstar Inc. All rights reserved. Lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee pointed fingers at the Trump administration, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, the nursing homes themselves, and, more often than not, the federal agency that regulates them. He directed hospitals in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis Counties to postpone elective surgeries to free up hospital beds. It is important for people to wear masks, when they go out especially in congregated in areas like the individual voting location,” Abbott explained. Face coverings are required in indoor public spaces and outdoor areas where social distancing is not possible with … With the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the State of Texas encourages everyone to heed the advice of the CDC and U.S. State Department's travel notices, advisories, and recommendations. Rep. Doggett told KXAN they requested testimony from Seema Verma, the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to answer some of these questions. Abbott also promised a large increase in coronavirus testing capacity, with millions of rapid tests reportedly on the way. KXAN posed the question to viewers and its own employees: Dozens of people responded via email or social media, and the answers were all over the map. You can contact me at jwalsh@forbes.com. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday at a video briefing with Govs. Dallas and Austin are also facing growing strain on hospital capacity. For information about finding a voting location in your area, click here. If you’re looking for a free test, here’s what you need to know: Every single person — with or without insurance — who went to a CommunityCare clinic, CVS Pharmacy or an Austin Public Health testing site said they did not have to pay a dime. The League of Women Voters in Austin has also helped recruit new poll workers here. COVID-19 hospitalizations in East Texas dipped below a threshold Thursday that would have rolled back coronavirus-related restrictions, but Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt says it … Lines are open 24 hours, seven days a week. The event will be live streamed. When AEC learned on June 2 Genesis was charging patients fees in the thousands, and in some cases thousands of dollars in fees for lab work that was never even done (like in Pam LeBlanc’s case), they put a stop to it. KXAN was also told some patients not using insurance paid AEC $249 for one COVID-19 test they received in the drive thru, while others paid $199. What was presented as a “travel advisory” affects three adjacent Northeastern states that after time were able to check the spread of the virus this spring as New York City became a hot spot for the pandemic. “My brother should still be alive.”. Abbott did not announce new restrictions on Monday, instead calling on Texans to voluntarily follow existing guidelines to slow the spread of the virus. Early voting begins June 29, and runs through July 10. Box 12428 Austin Texas 78711 (512) 463-2000 “The other problem with not having early data was not being able to learn… about which facilities have cases, and which don’t. What will you be charged? He said they offered multiple dates and times, but the agency declined to offer any witness for the hearing. “People are dying in nursing homes because people are not washing their hands,” she said, noting that employees will “cut corners” when they are short-staffed. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. Ingram pointed to plans in several counties to limit person to person contact when voting. He said many of those homes are in Texas. For those patients who were charged these outrageous prices for their testing, AEC will work on their behalf to do everything we can to make sure they don’t have a patient responsibility balance due.“. “And we strongly recommend that voters wear a mask when they come to vote.”. The best way to prevent infection is to take steps to avoid exposure to this virus, which are similar to the steps you take to avoid the flu. “We worked with Department of State Health Services to come up with recommended health protocols for both election workers as well as voters,” Ingram said. Some in Austin believe the orders go too far. That’s well below the July peak of 10,745 new cases in one day, but Texas’ case count is still growing more rapidly than any other state’s. “I probably wouldn’t put myself in that position,” Deena Turner of Austin said before boarding a flight at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. In at least two cases, patients told KXAN their insurance was billed over $6,000 for their trip to get a swab test at the AEC clinic in the Mueller neighborhood on East 51st Street. And that’s being tested by the Covid-19 pandemic. by Texas Tribune Staff Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 . He was referring to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services infection control inspection reports, as well as federal coronavirus data now required to be reported by the homes each week. Greg Abbott lifted travel restrictions to Texas from areas with high COVID-19 infections, and they included New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is July 2. The last thing we need to do right now is subject our folks to another round.”. “Our big metro areas seem to be rising very quickly and some of the models are on the verge of being apocalyptic,” said Dr. Peter Hotez, an infectious disease expert at the Baylor College of Medicine. If they are critically ill, they are brought inside the emergency room for further evaluation.Our company is not affiliated with Genesis Labs. Wear a face covering. Several exceptions apply… The quarantine is voluntary but “urgent guidance,” Lamont said at a briefing in Hartford, noting it will be enforced differently in each state. Texas Democrats called for more action, including mandating masks. He argued it took even longer to get adequate testing to these homes, and that some homes still haven’t completed any testing. Dr. Grabowski agreed this policy was a “mistake,” but after some tense moments with Rep. Reed, he also stated that the policy was “consistent” with federal guidance. Abbott said, pointing to the three charts behind him. Texas governor coronavirus briefing 04:45. The City is working with our public health partners at Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure the city has best practices in place for the general … “When I talk to business associates in New York, they’re not happy about it either,” Mike Lawrence said before boarding a flight to Arizona. In El Paso County, disposable marking utensils will also be given out, and curbside voting will be available to those who need it. Previously, I covered local news for the Boston Guardian, and I graduated from Tufts University in 2019. The City of Dallas is closely monitoring the national outbreak of the novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. A Connecticut nursing home employee testified to working twelve hour days regularly during the outbreak. 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Frustrations boiled over in a special subcommittee hearing on nursing homes, as U.S. lawmakers discussed the spread of COVID-19 among these vulnerable elderly populations — and how to stop it. Email: coronavirus@dshs.texas.gov; DSHS COVID-19 Call Center: Hours: M - F. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wash hands with soap and water. Greg Abbott has said that the state is facing a "massive outbreak" in the coronavirus pandemic and that some new local restrictions may be … A lack of transparent reporting was not the only deficiency discussed at Thursday’s meeting. “Give us what you’ve done about these report cards, or else every one of you should be fired, from the top to the bottom!” yelled Representative Bill Pascrell of New Jersey. And then, there were unusual cases like Pam LeBlanc who said her insurance was billed more than $6,000 after she had a swab test done at one of Austin Emergency Center’s drive thru clinics. “The spread of Covid-19 has steadily and significantly declined,” Abbott said Thursday. KXAN Investigators found 117 Texas homes with no data reflected, out of the 831 total homes that had not reported — more than any other state. COVID-19 HOTLINE: (830) 221-4222 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. AEC, which has four locations in Austin, said it operates just like an emergency room attached to a hospital. “So what you do is you sign your name, and then when you’re finished with it, you just take it off and throw it away,” DeBeauvoir explained. P.O. Governor Greg Abbott started the week with a news conference to address the growing numbers. The states’ health departments will provide details of how the rule will work, Murphy said. Greg Abbott lifted travel restrictions to Texas from areas with high COVID-19 infections, and they included New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The Governor of Texas has published Texans Helping Texans: The Governor's Report to Open Texas, and has issued numerous waivers to help alleviate the impacts of COVID-19. KXAN’s complete coverage of COVID-19 in nursing homes. On May 21, Gov. On Thursday, Gov. So you need or want to get a COVID-19 test: where do you go? “You’ll be given a pencil and you’ll use the eraser end to use for as a stylus,” Lubbock County Elections Administrator Dorothy Kennedy said. KXAN had an at-length conversation with Austin Emergency Center because three viewers reached out about receiving exorbitant insurance bills after visiting their drive thru COVID-19 clinics. The Office of Governor provides a list of state resources and information regarding the current waivers in place. Early voting was expanded by Governor Greg Abbott back in the spring due to the coronavirus. In Texas, that meeting will happen at 2 p.m. at the Texas State Capitol, according to the Texas Secretary of State. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Rep. Doggett chaired the subcommittee hearing and pointed out that more than 800 homes still have not reported the required data to CMS. The orders also limited restaurants to 50-percent capacity statewide. EL PASO, Texas -- El Paso officials are imposing new restrictions on restaurants and some businesses as new daily cases of the coronavirus soared to … Travelers coming to Texas from select major states and cities previously had to undergo a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine. As the United States and Canada wrestle with the COVID-19 pandemic, some states and provinces have reopened restaurant dining rooms. Under current restrictions, restaurants, bars and casinos are among businesses that must limit capacity to 50 percent and close by 10 p.m. Public gatherings are limited to 25 people when social distancing cannot be maintained, although Bullock strongly encouraged people … You may opt-out by, EY & Citi On The Importance Of Resilience And Innovation, Impact 50: Investors Seeking Profit — And Pushing For Change, Michigan Economic Development Corporation With Forbes Insights. In a statement on Thursday, AEC said, in part: “AEC is an emergency room operation that offers COVID-19 symptom assessment and testing. Elections officials are adding new procedures and sanitation measures to prevent COVID-19 transmissions. On Monday, the Governor said he still felt it was safe to vote in-person. “Frequently was unusable — glorified trash bags for gowns and cloth masks instead of N95 masks.”. © 1998 - 2020 Nexstar Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 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