Public Comment Sought on Transition Plan for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services
The Oregon Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority are working on a Transition Plan as required by CMS to meet the new requirements.
(SALEM, Ore. ) — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have issued regulations that define the settings in which it is permissible for states to pay for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services.
The Oregon Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority are working on a Transition Plan as required by CMS to meet the new requirements.
The two agencies are seeking public comment on the DRAFT plan, which has been posted online at: http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/dhsnews/Pages/hcbs-transitionplan.aspx
Request for comments:
All individuals receiving HCBS services, family members, advocates, providers and delivery system representatives are asked to review the plan and submit their comments to assist in developing the final plan.
The purpose of the new regulations is to ensure that individuals receive Medicaid HCBS in settings that are integrated in and support full access to the greater community. This includes opportunities to seek employment and work in competitive and integrated settings, engage in community life, control personal resources, and receive services in the community, to the same degree as individuals who do not receive HCBS.
Deadline for comments:
Please review and provide comments no later than October 5, 2014.
Mailed responses must be received by this date in order to be considered.
The final Transition Plan due to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services by October 13, 2014.
Send e-mail comments to hcbs.oregon@state.or.us
Send written comments via mail to: HCBS Transition Plan Comments, 500 Summer Street NE, E09, Salem, OR 97301
Source: Oregon Health Authority
