COVID-19: State Flexibilities Approved by CMS
Please see links to approved state flexibilities in response to the COVID-19 national health crisis.
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During this public health crisis, NASDDDS understands the unique needs and pivotal roles of our membership. We offer technical support, information sharing, resource vetting, and a forum for concerns...
Per an announcement today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved the first state request for an 1135 Medicaid Waiver due to COVID-19. On March 13, 2020, President...
The Census is coming soon and it is critically important for people with disabilities to be counted. Data from the census directs billions of dollars in federal funding that...
Per a recent announcement, University of Kansas (KU) researchers have secured three grants, in partnership with community stakeholders, to advance supported decision-making, including the development of future training sessions...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to the Medicaid.gov website to aid state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued additional guidance to home health agencies in response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The memoranda were developed...
On March 13th, President Trump addressed the nation and officially declared a federal emergency in response to the COVID 19 pandemic. This declaration will trigger the availability of a...
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) recently submitted a notice of interpretation (NOI) in the Federal Register seeking comments on their interpretation of a provision of...
Bipartisan bills have been introduced in the House and Senate to require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to revise the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system to establish...
This brief, made possible with support from The SCAN Foundation, examines the progress of states that were early implementers of integrated care models. It identifies key factors that drove...
Pennsylvania’s Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) recently released the latest edition of the Positive Approaches Journal. The theme...
Per a recent announcement, the Massachusetts Partnership for Transition to Employment (MPTE) has compiled a searchable database to highlight interagency transition teams that work collaboratively to better...
NASDDDS is pleased to announce that after much advocacy, the FDA has finalized a ban on electrical stimulation devices intended to dissuade self-injurious or aggressive behaviors. We owe a debt of...
Per a recent announcement, University of Kansas researchers have secured three grants, in partnership with community stakeholders, to advance supported decision-making in Kansas, including the development of future training...
As increasing evidence illustrates the impact of social determinants on long term health, policy makers are instituting initiatives to drive change and improve outcomes for groups at risk. Per...
State Health and Value Strategies (SHVS), a program supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has released an issue brief developed by Manatt Health examining the Healthy Adult Opportunity...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule making changes to the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) program.
President Trump has proposed a record $4.8 trillion budget for the 2021 fiscal year. The document provides a window into the White House’s policy priorities, although Congress ultimately holds...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the Healthy Adult Opportunity (HAO) initiative, which will allow states to carry out demonstrations under section 1115(a)(2) of the...