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Michigan Health Director Issues Order Requiring Face Coverings

October 7, 2020

MICHIGAN — Just days after the Michigan Supreme Court shot down Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency orders regarding the coronavirus crisis, the head of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued his own emergency order.

Health Department Director Robert Gordon on Monday issued an emergency order restricting gathering sizes, requiring face coverings in public spaces and placing limitations on bars and other venues.

The order relies on authorities that were first enacted after the Spanish Flu of 1918 and that were not at issue in the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision, the MDHHS said.

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“When it comes to fighting COVID-19, we are all in this together,” Whitmer said. “We need Michiganders everywhere to do their part by wearing masks and practicing safe physical distancing

Michigan health department issues order requiring masks, limiting gathering sizes statewide

October 5, 2020

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Monday issued an emergency public health order requiring masks and limiting gatherings after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s authority to issue orders was struck down by the Supreme Court on Friday.

The governor’s executive orders were thrown into legal limbo last week when the Michigan Supreme Court ruled the laws underpinning her executive orders were unconstitutional. The governor is seeking clarification from the court on whether the order takes effect immediately, arguing it instead starts Oct. 30 under a court rule.

Related: Are Michiganders still living under coronavirus orders? Gov. Whitmer asks Supreme Court to clarify

The requirements put in place by MDHHS closely track with the executive orders the governor had put in place, MDHHS Director Robert Gordon said Monday.

“At no point today have we said we as the health department aim to do more than the governor already did… we

Michigan DHHS Director Issues Order Requiring Face Coverings

October 5, 2020

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MICHIGAN — Just days after the Michigan Supreme Court shot down Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive powers, the head of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued his own emergency order.

MDHHS Director Robert Gordon on Monday issued an emergency order restricting gathering sizes, requiring face coverings in public spaces and places limitations on bars and other venues.

The order relies on authorities that were first enacted after the Spanish Flu of 1918, and that were not at issue in the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision, the MDHHS said.

“The epidemic order that Director Gordon issued today is an important step to protect Michiganders across the state from the spread of COVID-19. Let’s all mask up and stay safe.”

Under MCL 333.2253, if the MDHHS director determines that control of an epidemic is necessary to protect the public health, the director by emergency order may prohibit the gathering of people

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Final Regulations Requiring Insurers to Provide Fair Coverage for Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders

October 2, 2020

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ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 — Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 1:

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced final regulations requiring insurers to put into place policies and procedures that will ensure that they are providing comparable coverage for mental health and substance use disorders. The parity compliance program regulations were proposed by the New York State Department of Financial Services and Department of Health and were adopted following a 60-day period for public comments. The regulations will strengthen insurers’ obligation under both state and federal law to provide comparable coverage for benefits to treat mental health and substance use disorders. The final regulations will go into effect on December 29, 2020.

“The trauma this pandemic has caused is incalculable and cannot be ignored, and it’s especially critical that those who struggle with mental health and substance

Cuomo announces final regulations requiring insurers to provide fair coverage for mental health & substance use disorders

October 2, 2020

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Parity compliance program regulations said to strengthen insurers’ obligation under state & federal law

Insurers required to establish parity compliance programs that meet minimum standards, identify & remediate improper practices

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced final regulations requiring insurers to put into place policies and procedures that will ensure they are providing comparable coverage for mental health and substance use disorders. The parity compliance program regulations were proposed by the New York State Department of Financial Services and Department of Health and were adopted following a 60-day period for public comments. A press release said, “The regulations will strengthen insurers’ obligation under both state and federal law to provide comparable coverage for benefits to treat mental health and substance use disorders.” The final regulations will go into effect Dec. 29.

“The trauma this pandemic has caused is incalculable and cannot be ignored, and

Alabama governor extends pandemic rule requiring face masks

September 30, 2020

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FILE – In this July 29, 2020 file photo, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces the extension of a state order requiring face masks in public during a news conference in Montgomery, Ala. Ivey’s chief of staff is quarantining at home after his wife tested positive for COVID-19. Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said Friday, Aug. 14, that Ivey’s Chief of Staff Jo Bonner does not have symptoms but is in quarantine at home. less

FILE – In this July 29, 2020 file photo, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces the extension of a state order requiring face masks in public during a news conference in Montgomery, Ala. Ivey’s chief of staff is … more

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FILE – In this July 29, 2020 file photo, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces the extension of a state order requiring face masks in public during

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Michigan Health Director Issues Order Requiring Face Coverings

Michigan health department issues order requiring masks, limiting gathering sizes statewide

Michigan DHHS Director Issues Order Requiring Face Coverings

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Final Regulations Requiring Insurers to Provide Fair Coverage for Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders

Cuomo announces final regulations requiring insurers to provide fair coverage for mental health & substance use disorders

Alabama governor extends pandemic rule requiring face masks