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August 29, 2019
CMS Guidance Addresses Significant EVV Questions
CMS guidance clarifes the applicability of electronic visit verification requirements to beneficiaries with live-in caregivers, services rendered partially in the home, and to the provision of medical supplies, equipment and appliances as part of the Medicaid home health benefit. The guidance also addresses the use of web-based electronic timesheets as a method of EVV.
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August 29, 2019
CMS Revises Guidance on Heightened Scrutiny for New Construction
CMS has revised guidance regarding heightened scrutiny under the HCBS Rule and new construction. States may now submit a setting to CMS for heightened scrutiny review prior to Medicaid beneficiaries receiving services in the setting.
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August 29, 2019
CMS Plans TA Visits on STPs
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is initiating visits to offer technical assistance to states regarding the State Transition Plans required by the HCBS Rule.
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July 9, 2019
Missouri Empowering through Employment Initiative Makes Gains in Resolving Employment Barriers
The Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities launched the Empowering through Employment Initiative in October 2016 to assist the growing number of individuals who express an interest in community-based employment.
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July 9, 2019
South Carolina Submits 1115 Demonstration for Community Engagement Requirement
South Carolina submitted a Community Engagement Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Application (“demonstration”) to CMS.