{"id":325110,"date":"2020-06-19T06:03:28","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T20:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=325110"},"modified":"2020-06-19T06:03:28","modified_gmt":"2020-06-18T20:03:28","slug":"community-briefs-june-19-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/community-briefs-june-19-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"COMMUNITY BRIEFS – June 19, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

COTA resumes Call-A-Ride service<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority will resume its Call-A-Ride Saipan\/Demand Response Shared Ride Service beginning Monday, June 22, 2020.
\nTo make a reservation, call COTA\u2019s One Call\/One Click Transportation Information Resource Center two days in advance at (670) 664-2690.
\nCOTA\u2019s hours of operation are as follows: Monday to Friday:\u00a0\u00a06:30am-7pm; Saturday, Sundays, and holidays: 6:3am- 4pm.
\nFor more information, contact (670) 664-2682. (PR)<\/p>\n

CDD, UCEDD, NMPASI services<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CNMI\u2019s Tri-Agency partner\u2014the Governor\u2019s Council on Developmental Disabilities, University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, and the Northern Marianas Protection & Advocacy Systems, Inc. or NMPASI\u2014more popularly known by their acronyms as CDD, UCEDD, and NMPASI, continue to make their respective services available to the public but within the scope and parameters of directives regarding COVID-19 and preventative measures.
\nAs much as possible, initiate contact with these offices remotely (via telephone, email, etc.) or adhere to general preventative measures as directed (including but not limited to wearing face masks and social distancing guidelines) when visiting any of these offices. Note that the UCEDD office (on the NMC campus) is currently not able to take walk-ins or accept visitors on-site until further notice; however, staff are available remotely via any of the contact information as listed below:
\nCDD: (670) 664-7000\/5 [voice] or cnmicouncilondd@gmail.com
\nUCEDD: (670) 234-5498 Ext. 6801\/6808 oy cnmi.ucedd@marianas.edu
\nNMPASI: (670) 235-7273\/4 [voice]; (670) 235-7275 [fax]; www.nmpasi.org; www.facebook.com\/NMPASI, or follow us on Instagram @nmpasi670. (PR)<\/p>\n

CPA sets new airport procedures <\/strong><\/p>\n

Effective today, June 18, 2020, the Commonwealth Ports Authority has set the following departure drop-off and arrival pick-up procedures for the Francisco C. Ada\/Saipan International Airport. There will be no waiting allowed at the terminal.
\nFOR DEPARTURES:
\n\t\u2022\tOnly departure drop-offs allowed.
\n\t\u2022\tOnly ticketed passengers or those needing assistance will be allowed inside the Departure Terminal.
\n\t\u2022\tPassenger \u201cfarewells\u201d could be done either upon drop-off or in the main parking lot.
\nFOR ARRIVALS:
\n\t\u2022\tDrive-thru pick-ups only.
\n\t\u2022\tPeople waiting to pick up a passenger must wait in the main parking lot. (PR)<\/p>\n

MHS report card distribution<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marianas High School will have its report card distribution until June 24, 2020.\u00a0Report cards may be picked up at the main office Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 4:30pm.\u00a0 If you wish to have your child’s report card emailed, send your request to melanie.sablan@cnmipss.org or christine.tudela@cnmipss.org. You are also welcome to call in your request at 237-3202.\u00a0(PR)<\/p>\n

Medicaid Office updates business hours <\/strong><\/p>\n

Beginning Monday, June 22, 2020, the CNMI State Medicaid Agency office will be accepting walk-in clients on Monday-Thursday, from 7:30am to 12pm. The use of masks and social distancing will be strictly enforced for the health and safety of all clients.
\nMedicaid would also like to remind the public that clients can still drop off their applications via the drop box located at their Capital Hill office and new\/returning applicants can pick up all application forms right next to the drop-box or on their website\u2028at http:\/\/medicaid.cnmi.mp\/index.php\/sma-services\/medicaid-application-forms.
\nFor more information, contact the following:
\nFor general information:
\n Frank Camacho (franklincamacho@cnmimedicaid.com) or 664-4880
\nFor Eligibility Office:
\n Rose Benito (rositabenito@cnmimedicaid.com) or 664-4882\u2028 Ruth Pangelinan (ruthpangelinan@cnmimedicaid.com) or 664-4886
\n Soledad Cabrera (soledadcabrera@cnnmimedicaid.com) or 664-4887
\n Rita Camacho (ritacamacho@cnmimedicaid.com) or 664-4888
\nFor Accounting\/Claims Department: 664-4883\/4884\u2028Providers\/vendors can also drop off claims and invoices via the drop-off window located by the front entrance door.
\n Director Helen Sablan (helen.sablan@cnmimedicaid.com) or 664-4890 (PR)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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