HCBS
HHS releases HCBS CAHPs data
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) released the 2024 home and community-based services (HCBS) Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) chartbook. This chartbook includes data that was collected in the summer of 2023. The HCBS CAHPS was developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a way to […]
Read MoreCMS and HUD Announce Participants in Housing and Services Partnership
On Friday, February 9, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that eight states and the District of Columbia will participate in the, “Housing and Services Partnership Accelerator.” The project is intended to support states implement housing-related supports and services for older adults and people with disabilities […]
Read MoreTechnical Assistance Collective Releases Report on American Rescue Plan HCBS Evaluations
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Technical Assistance Collective, a grant-funded group of organizations focused on supporting state Medicaid agencies implement the HCBS ARPA spending plan initiatives, released a report that summarizes state activities to evaluate the ARPA activities. The report is largely theoretical and focuses on the evaluation activities, […]
Read MoreCMS Releases Data on American Rescue Plan Spending
On December 12, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released information on how State Medicaid Agencies have used the enhanced funding for home and community-based services (HCBS) provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). According to the CMS data: The full dataset is available online at: https://www.medicaid.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/arp-sec9817-overview-infographic_0.pdf.
Read MoreCMS Releases Data on American Rescue Plan Spending
On December 12, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released information on how State Medicaid Agencies have used the enhanced funding for home and community-based services (HCBS) provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). According to the CMS data: The full dataset is available online at: https://www.medicaid.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/arp-sec9817-overview-infographic_0.pdf.
Read MoreCMS Issues Guidance on Direct Care Worker Registries
On December 12, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an informational bulletin on the development of Direct Care Worker Registries. Although CMS’ guidance does not include any new policy, it reminds states of the ability to develop these registries and use them as tools to support workforce retention, recruitment, and credentialing. […]
Read MoreWhite House Hosts Event on American Rescue Plan HCBS Funding
On December 12, 2023, the White House hosted an event dedicated to enhanced funding for home and community-based services (HCBS) provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The discussion focused heavily on the benefits of the ARPA funding to direct care workers and on the state use of funds to increase wages. Presenters frequently […]
Read MoreCMS Releases Data on American Rescue Plan Spending
On December 12, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released information on how State Medicaid Agencies have used the enhanced funding for home and community-based services (HCBS) provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). According to the CMS data: The full dataset is available online at: https://www.medicaid.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/arp-sec9817-overview-infographic_0.pdf.
Read MoreKFF Releases Updated Medicaid Waiver Waiting List Data
On November 29th, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) released a report detailing state waiting lists for Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers. Unlike other parts of the Medicaid program, states are able to limit enrollment and establish waiting, or interest, lists for HCBS waiver services. According to the KFF data: Importantly, KFF questions whether […]
Read MoreTODAY! Home Health and Home Care Regulatory Update
NAHC President Bill Dombi and Director of Medicaid Advocacy Damon Terzaghi will discuss current issues in the Home Health and Medicaid HCBS industry. The webinar with Farragut Square Consulting will provide updates and information on: Interested parties can learn more and register at https://mwe.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k6mhlsA8RxC75esbQ9d_-g#/registration.
Read MoreCMS Proposes Changes to the HCBS 1915(c) Waiver Application
In September 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted proposed updates to the 1915(c) Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Application and Technical Guide in the Federal Register for public comment. According to CMS, the changes include technical edits and updates throughout both documents, such as adding an option for states to […]
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