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EVV UPDATE: Requests from States for Good Faith Effort Exemptions
Section 12006(a) of the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) mandates that states implement electronic visit verification (EVV) for all Medicaid personal care services by January 1, 2019, or otherwise be subject to incremental federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) reductions. The Cures Act includes a provision that allows states to delay implementation of EVV for up to one year if they can demonstrate they have made a good faith effort to comply and have encountered unavoidable delays. CMS has published instructions for states who wish to request a good faith effort exemption here: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/hcbs/guidance/electronic-visit-verification/index.html
Please note that only one request per state should be submitted and please be advised that the Cures Act provision on good faith effort exemptions does not provide CMS with authority to delay the FMAP reductions for more than one year. If you have any questions please email EVV@cms.hhs.gov or contact your CMS Regional Office.
Upcoming Webinars
Conflict of Interest Part II and Medicaid HCBS Case Management: July 11, 2018: 1:30pm – 3pm EST
The objective of this training is to build on the COI Part I training with a review of what constitutes conflict of interest (COI), including the HCBS rules regarding COI, and an overview on strategies for assessing your case management system, using data to inform stakeholders and decision-making, and tips for developing and implementing a corrective action plan (CAP). New Editions Consulting, Inc. is currently the training lead through the Home and Community Based Services Technical Assistance Contract overseen by the Division of Long Term Services & Supports (DLTSS). New Editions Consulting, Inc. will present the training and Ralph Lollar, DLTSS Division Director, and the DLTSS Team will support the training and lead the Q&A Session.
To register for the webinar, click on this link: https://neweditions.adobeconnect.com/ealehps71yag/event/registration.html
The Process for Final Approval: July 18, 2018: 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST
The objective of this training is to clarify CMS’ expectations in order to grant final approval; describe requirements for site-specific assessment, validation, outcomes and remediation strategies; discuss the process for heightened scrutiny and consider processes for monitoring and quality assurance to ensure ongoing compliance. New Editions is currently the training lead through the HCB Settings Contract overseen by the Division of Long Term Services & Supports (DLTSS). New Editions will present the training and Ralph Lollar, DLTSS Division Director, and the DLTSS Team will support the training and lead the Q&A Session.
To register for the webinar, click on this link:
https://neweditions.adobeconnect.com/eow4ijn7h97n/event/registration.html
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