The Department for Medicaid Services wants to share more resources with our 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services waiver stakeholders as we all deal with the COVID-19 state of emergency. Thanks to our partners at the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities for compiling this list. We hope you find the following information helpful.
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DATE: Wednesday, March 25, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom
HOSTED BY: Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) Division of Community Alternatives (DCA)
The Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) - Division of Community Alternatives (DCA) held a webinar this morning to highlight updates to the 1915(c) HCBS waivers to help participants and providers through the COVID-19 state of emergency. The webinar presentation and a recording of the webinar are now available for viewing on the DCA website.
The Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) knows this is a challenging time for the 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) participants we serve, their families, and the individuals who provide their services. DMS is making adjustments to the 1915(c) HCBS waivers to reduce interruptions to these essential services for our participants and to assure they are delivered in the safest possible manner for participants and providers.
DMS created a COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to share critical guidance with 1915(c) HCBS participants and providers. DMS complied with these questions from calls and emails we have received to our 1915(c) Waiver Help Desk.
The Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) recognizes that 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers serve some of the populations most vulnerable to COVID-19. Protecting the health of our waiver participants and the people who serve them is a top priority. To reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our slate.
The Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) wants to share some important updates with stakeholders of the 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs.
1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers - October 2019. The federal Medicaid program allows states to “waive” certain Medicaid requirements when they create 1915(c) HCBS waiver programs. This means the elderly or individuals with disabilities who wouldn’t typically qualify for Medicaid receive the services they need to live in the community as independently as possible.
