In 2014 CMS proposed sweeping changes to limit what settings and providers could be eligible for the provision of HCBS. The implementation date has been delayed multiple times. Compliance will be required as of March 17, 2023.

ACL has announced two upcoming webinars:

• February 21, 1-2:30 p.m. ET: Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Settings Regulation: Fitting the Pieces Together. Register in advance here. Presenters will discuss states’ approaches to compliance, next steps with statewide transition plans, heightened scrutiny, and corrective action plans.
• February 21, 3-5 p.m. ET: Getting the Services you Need from the Waiver: Participant-Centered Service Planning and Service Delivery. A panel of disability advocates will discuss how stakeholders can influence the state’s waiver programs and quality improvement.
  • Join here with Passcode: ACLWeb@1 or Dial-in: 669-254-5252 – Webinar ID: 161 434 6725 Passcode: 1189 7434.
• If you have questions, contact Georgia Goodman.