Jan 13, 2021
New York State Department of Health
Bureau of Early Intervention (BEI) Electronic Mailing List
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Early Intervention Providers Updated January 13, 2021
Dear Colleague,
Early Invervention (EI) therapists and teachers with active service authorizations are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Providers should follow the guidance provided through the links below to complete the eligibility questions, confirm your eligibility, and schedule an appointment to get the vaccine. Vaccine distribution is contingent on availability.
To confirm whether you are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine: https://forms.ny.gov/s3/vaccine
Additionally, the Department’s website notes that individuals being vaccinated must bring proof of eligibility to the vaccination site, and states that this may include an employee ID card, a letter from an employer or affiliated organization, or a pay stub, depending on the specific priority status.
An independent EI provider who wishes to identify themselves as such and their profession, may show their current, approved Provider Agreement to establish their identity as an approved EI provider in NYS.
General New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Program Information
The Bureau of Early Intervention (BEI) is following the protocols put in place by the New York State (NYS) COVID-19 Vaccine Program. Included below, is a link to the NYS COVID-19 Vaccine Program, which describes the steps that are being taken and protocols that are being put in place, to ensure the safe and efficient distribution and administration of vaccines to NYS residents.
https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/NYS_COVID_Vaccination_Program_Book_10.16.20_FINAL.pdf
For more information regarding eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, please use the following links:
For information about the phases of COVID-19 vaccine distribution:
https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution-vaccine
To check whether you are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine:
https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
https://forms.ny.gov/s3/vaccine
In New York City, COVID-19 vaccine distribution information can be found at the link below:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccine-locations.page
Additional information and announcements concerning vaccine distribution can be found on the Forward NY link:
https://forward.ny.gov/covid-19-vaccine-distribution
You can sign up to receive daily COVID-19 and vaccine information updates as they occur throughout the State, by using the link provided here: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
BEI will continue to provide information related to early intervention and COVID-19, through the BEI electronic listserv and website: https://www.health.ny.gov/community/infants_children/early_intervention/memoranda.htm
We hope this information is helpful.
Technical Assistance Unit
Bureau of Early Intervention