This Pipeline EXTRA was distributed on 3-13-15. In January 2014, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released new requirements for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers administered by states. Essentially, the rule says that federal Medicaid funds can no longer be used to pay for waiver services that are offered in […]
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In Governor John Kasich’s Executive Budget, the State of Ohio is proposing shifting to an agency-only model to improve oversight, fight fraud and abuse, and improve health outcomes for individuals. If approved, this change would phase out independent providers, unless they are providing services under a self-directed waiver. Below is updated information about who may […]
Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers permit a state to furnish an array of home and community-based services that help Medicaid beneficiaries live in the community and avoid institutionalization. Waivers must be renewed on a regular basis, and can be amended as part of the renewal application process. Opportunities for public input are offered […]
The DODD CMS Transition Plan Committee public forums in Cuyahoga County, Hamilton County, and Athens County earlier this month completed the series of informational meetings. At each forum, members of the Committee discussed the new regulations, and shared an overview of DODD’s portion of the state’s transition plan, as well as how to provide comments. […]
The Athens County CMS Transition Plan Public Forum that was cancelled today due to inclement weather, has been rescheduled for January 15, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Beacon School, 801 W. Union Street in Athens. The Independence, Ohio meeting still is scheduled for this Thursday, January 8, at 6393 Oak Tree Blvd. South, and the Cincinnati […]
The DODD CMS Transition Plan Committee public forum in Athens County today has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Two more are planned this week – in Independence (Cuyahoga County) this Thursday, and in Cincinnati (Hamilton County) on Saturday. This series of meetings provide opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families, service providers, and […]
The DODD CMS Transition Plan Committee hosted forums in Toledo and Columbus last week, where people with developmental disabilities and their families, service providers, and County Board staff attended to learn more about the new rule from the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and what the state is doing to ensure we’re […]
