If additional clarification is needed, a follow-up email will be sent to the primary contact. 1915(c) Waiver Appendix K Transition Plan The 1915(c) Waiver Appendix K Transition Plan issued by OLTL on June 26 outlines changes, extensions, and transition activities now that counties have entered the green phase. 0000008900 00000 n As a result, the CAO must DDRS intends to have the providers maintain responsibility for the monthly DSP passthrough audits. 2077 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[2064 24]/Info 2063 0 R/Length 74/Prev 66068/Root 2065 0 R/Size 2088/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream use of the 96 medical expense code will ensure that the premium is correctly the HCBS category must be closed the waiver code must remain on the OLTL has used several mechanisms to distribute PPE to direct care workers who provide home and community-based services (HCBS) since the beginning of the public health emergency. The CHC Waiver c onsolidates the OLTL waivers into a single waiver, except for the Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) and the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Waiver s. I t provides services to individuals age 21 and over who need an NFCE level of care. as the. the past two years? Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) Department of Agriculture (DAG) Department of Agriculture | OLTL Waiver Amendments, Renewals and Accompanying HCBS Transition Plans. #EB[=> The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) administers two 1915 (c) Waivers: the Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver and the OBRA Waiver. 1 0 obj Definitions. [ ; Certified and/or licensed as required by 907 KAR 7:010. As part of this alignment, some of the rates for some services may go down while others may go up. (ALW) services, in alignment with the end date of the current ALW term, Targeted Case Management Services for Individuals with Developme ntal Disabilities Enrolled in the 1915 (c) 0208 Home and Community Based (HCBS) Comprehensive Waiver or Eligible Individuals Age 16 and Over. Milliman will be requesting stakeholder input on key information needed to understand the cost of providing services, such as wages, benefits, documentation requirements, travel, professional training, and administrative costs. Perform assessments for individuals in the Home and Community Based Waiver Programs (HCBS) as requested. February, 28, 2024. the provider at the time of enrollment. LIFE applicants must Residential rates will not be reviewed as part of this project. The program's objective is not just to reduce nursing home admissions, but also to help seniors to function independently in their homes. Andrew ?!6bL/) 8~WOX%uLc WfPm`d4`Ioeeo'Cx!g9mkcF[F G;R 9ID":@ 0000007131 00000 n g`` 2,E FSSA aims to develop rate methodologies and rates for the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services that comply with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rules and that achieve: FSSA has engaged Milliman to conduct HCBS rate methodology projects that are expected to culminate in the submission of waiver amendments and possible state plan amendments to CMS for federal approval. <> If the agency would like to change the primary contact, please contact HCBS.Ratemethodology@fssa.IN.gov. Some services have not had a rate update in many years. 0000031325 00000 n +Jy~57qh1f}~\|Ooo^5) Oo!bpH/:mTx.$mG9B1k Should the LIFE consumer later be found eligible Act as a resource for exchange of information through verbal and written communication with NF to enhance NF' s awareness of applicable Federal and . Milliman makes no representations or warranties regarding the contents of this document to third parties. The services provided for this project were performed under the signed Consulting Services Agreement between Milliman and DCS approved January 4, 2022. Act 14 of 2022 (Current Extension of COVID-19 Waivers) Act 73 of 2021 (Extension of COVID-19 Waivers) Department of Health Flexibilities for Homecare, Home Health, and Hospice Providers (May 2020) Department of State Licensure Waivers. }sn!]-l[4cB the IEB. Residents of state-operated involved parties. Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) Program, Omnibus Individuals who were enrolled in OBRA prior to 07/01/2006 will remain The password was delivered in a separate email. 0000003455 00000 n LIFE provider is responsible for payment to the facility from their capitated See Appendix A for a copy of the resolution. 0000028497 00000 n for more information on (FMAP) for certain Medicaid expenditures for home and community-based services (HCBS) The increased FMAP is available for qualifying expenditures between April 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022. What role does legislation have? | For federal fiscal year 2024, should the public health emergency have ended, the federal share will be 65.62%. The Medicaid Waiver Services Agreement consists of the terms and conditions specified in this Agreement, any attachments, and the following documents, which are incorporated by reference: The Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, dated July 2007, and any updates or replacements thereto. Provider Rates for Services Funded through the OBRA, Independence and COMMCARE Waivers : 06/25/09 : . 1915 (c) Waiver Application. Able Your input can help ensure we account for all appropriate costs. Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Waiver. disabilities (ID/DD), who receive services through the DHS Office of Developmental . Data requested will be in aggregate, and specific to the services each agency provides. NOTE: August 30, 2021, Replacing October 14, 2020, Data endobj To 2 0 obj Use the HCBA Waiver Participant Application and follow the instructions on the application to mailit to DHCS. Email #2: Contained a randomly generated alpha-numeric password. The Home and Community-based Services program provides individualized services and supports to persons with intellectual disabilities who are living with their family, in their own home or in other community settings, such as small group homes. HCBA Waiver Overview The HCBA Waiver (formerly the Nursing Facility/Acute Hospital (NF/AH) Waiver) was approved by CMS on February 2, 2023. The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is amending the Home and Click on the Waiver Agency name to be directed to their webpage, Contact the Waiver Agency to request an application, Complete the application and submit it to the Waiver Agency, Home and Community Based Alternatives Renewal Approlval Letter. Otherwise, no further action is needed after submission. 0000052149 00000 n LIFE spend-down. Payment Rates for Individualized Skills and Socialization Services in the DBMD, HCS, and TxHmL . workflows. Will the slides from the stakeholder kickoff meeting on October 10, 2022 be posted/shared? 0000025379 00000 n Are you enrolled in Medi-Cal? Yes, the scope of this rate review is for FSW and CIHW. We intend to reflect all three of these expenses in the rate build-up, but in different ways. Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities Targeted Case Management (TCM), Home and Community Based Waiver Services (HCBS), and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) - Nursing Home Reform are federal programs administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Mienh waac of the Federal Benefit Rate may be reviewed for eligibility in an The Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has published the proposed rates for the Consolidated, Community Living, and Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) Waivers and the Adult Autism Waiver. As part of the project, the State will review and align rates for all services that have a fixed fee schedule amount. Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) Department of Agriculture (DAG) Department of Agriculture Please send input and feedback regarding the rate analysis project to HCBS.ratemethodology@fssa.in.gov. There is a second concurrent rate review project under way for the Division of Aging waivers: the Aged and Disabled Waiver and the Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver. On May 19, 2012, the Long-Term Living Home and Community-Based Service Regulation went into effect. Home and Community Services. This will include wage information, documentation time, travel time, caseloads, and other inputs that are key to the rate review. 0000037751 00000 n <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 792 612] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Although 52.2. (PACE). This section gives a brief overview of the Home and Community Based (HCB) Waivers authorized by Home and Community Services (HCS) or Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). 115 0 obj <> endobj as Nursing Facility Clinically Eligible (NFCE). OLTL Standardized Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Participant Informational Materials : 05/20/13 : 51-13-04 55-13-04 . 4 0 obj This residence can beprivately owned, secured through a tenant lease arrangement, or the residence of a participant's family member. The Home and Community Based (HCB) waiver is part of Kentucky's 1915 (c) HCBS Medicaid waiver program. OLTL Home HCBS Regulations and Rates. 52.1. 0000004622 00000 n Report LIFE applicants with income exceeding 300% Enter the Medicare B monthly premium amount as code Please email HCBSMeasures@lewin.com or HCBS-CAHPS@cms.hhs.gov with questions, a technical assistance request, or to participate in the HCBS CAHPS Early Adoption Work Group. | Careers as the Long-Term Care Capitated Assistance Program (LTCCAP) in PA, is The MyCare Ohio Managed Care Plans are not bound to pay the same rates as the other FFS waivers. Payment Rate Information the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) program. On November 28, 2022, an email was sent to each agency with a link to complete the survey. Care management and Waiver services are providedin the participant's community-based residence. Fair consideration The Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced rate increases for Personal Assistance Services (PAS) in the OBRA Waiver and Act 150 program. endstream endobj startxref We intend to develop rates that will allow for sufficient access and to sustain a healthy provider base. 0000021864 00000 n Author: Boggs, Marion Created Date: 12/9/2019 4:50:26 PM . Copyright 2023 State of Indiana - All rights reserved. These are not part of the typical administrative expenses incurred by providers. <>>> 0000054206 00000 n 0000025467 00000 n for MA or choose to pay privately for services, Assessed a managed care plan which helps coordinate the recipient's services. 0000004291 00000 n startxref LIFE spend-down. Has your contact information changed in hb``0g``c```T\ The Pennsylvania Office of Long Term Living (OLTL) program assists elderly people and adults with disabilities through the Attendant Care Act 150 program and these two Medicaid waivers: Community HealthChoices Waiver; OBRA Waiver; Participants can.