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Developmental Disabilities Administration
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June 30, 2023
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Updated integrated settings requirements
Did you know that all Home and Community-Based Services must be delivered in integrated settings? DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration providers must be aware of the requirements to deliver services that are compliant with the rules. These rules align with DDA’s Guiding Values that have been in place for many years.
Background
In 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services implemented guidelines requiring states to ensure individuals receiving long-term services and supports through Home and Community-Based Services waivers, Community First Choice State Plan programs and Roads to Community Living Project utilizing HCBS resources have full access to the benefits of community living.
The rules apply to all settings where Medicaid recipients live and/or receive home and community‑based services.
What’s new?
DDA is rolling out enhancements to our processes to ensure that the requirements are clear and present in our daily work. This includes trainings and other resources for DDA staff and providers.
What can you do?
- Take the new training:
- All provider staff, including direct support professionals, should take the new online training that reviews the settings requirements.
- The training is approximately 30 minutes.
- Training link.
- For residential services providers: Course Name: Integrated Settings; CEUs: 1 hr Course Code: CE2337330.
- Stay informed:
- Review and become familiar with the requirements.
- Ensure all staff working with individuals understand and implement the requirements.
- Review the tools for residential providers:
- Residential providers - work with your resource manager:
- Resource managers will be reviewing settings information with providers during each contract cycle – let them know if you have questions or need assistance with implementing any of the rules.
If you would like to find out more about settings requirements, here are a few short videos from the Council on Quality Leadership:
Have questions?
Contact us with your question and a qualified specialist will contact you with support.
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