GAC: Budgeting for Isolation or Quarantine during a Public Health Emergency
Below you will find answers to frequently asked questions about budgeting for isolation or quarantine during a public health emergency.
For Quarantine/Isolation expenses, LTPHDs should seek Routes to Recovery
DHS has distributed federal funds to LTPHDs from multiple sources, through multiple CARS Profiles. Please refer to the COVID-19 funding crosswalk.
All non-capital expenses for isolation/quarantine may be reimbursed as they are incurred, so long as they are not incurred from activities related to lobbying or research. All expenses from salary/wages in support of the COVID-19 response, including those incurred by overtime, are allowable, so long as its payment is consistent with the LTPHD established written policies, and is consistently applied to both Federal and non-Federal activities.
See the COVID-19 funding crosswalk.
For information on CARS, visit the CARS webpage.
Yes, residency does not matter. The LTPHD incurring the costs may claim the costs regardless of the residency of those in the facility.
Yes, the LTPHD can claim for that person. If the LTPHD determines that the person needs to be quarantined, then it can claim costs for serving that person.
Yes, the LTPHD can claim for that person. If the LTPHD determines that the person needs to be quarantined, then it can claim costs for serving that person.
No, although DPH may request budgets be prepared in order to help determine the extent of costs for planning purposes.
Other questions related to eligible payments to LTPHD may be directed to Chris