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On Friday, June 7, we received the following communication from Allison Taylor, Indiana Medicaid Director, and Kylee Hope, DDRS Director: OMPP and DDRS have been researching whether and to what extent RHS should be subject to EVV. In reconciling this issue, we’ve been balancing CMS’ limited guidance with the practical realities of service delivery to ensure Indiana is compliant with EVV and not at risk of losing Federal match funds. To this end, we will be announcing a change in the services subject to EVV – notably, RHS Daily will no longer be subject to EVV requirements. OMPP and DDRS are continuing to evaluate whether and to what extent RHS Hourly services can be exempted from EVV requirements. In addition, for those CIH/FSW services that remain subject to EVV (RHS Hourly, Respite, and PAC), we are working collaboratively to ensure the upcoming pilot adequately tests for and identifies issues that may be unique to the way HCBS for Individuals with I/DD services are delivered. With this in mind, we would appreciate discussing with you recommendations for the agencies that should participate in the pilot, as well as specific issues that we should be testing / looking to identify. Thanks to you and your membership for your patience, as we completed our due diligence on these issues. You can expect some formal communication from IHCP on the above in the coming weeks – but wanted to give you some sense of direction in the meantime. Thanks, Allison and Kylee
On Friday, June 7, we received the following communication from Allison Taylor, Indiana Medicaid Director, and Kylee Hope, DDRS Director:
OMPP and DDRS have been researching whether and to what extent RHS should be subject to EVV. In reconciling this issue, we’ve been balancing CMS’ limited guidance with the practical realities of service delivery to ensure Indiana is compliant with EVV and not at risk of losing Federal match funds. To this end, we will be announcing a change in the services subject to EVV – notably, RHS Daily will no longer be subject to EVV requirements. OMPP and DDRS are continuing to evaluate whether and to what extent RHS Hourly services can be exempted from EVV requirements.
In addition, for those CIH/FSW services that remain subject to EVV (RHS Hourly, Respite, and PAC), we are working collaboratively to ensure the upcoming pilot adequately tests for and identifies issues that may be unique to the way HCBS for Individuals with I/DD services are delivered. With this in mind, we would appreciate discussing with you recommendations for the agencies that should participate in the pilot, as well as specific issues that we should be testing / looking to identify.
Thanks to you and your membership for your patience, as we completed our due diligence on these issues. You can expect some formal communication from IHCP on the above in the coming weeks – but wanted to give you some sense of direction in the meantime.
Thanks,
Allison and Kylee