Here is the latest update straight from DMS regarding Medicaid Services!
Good Afternoon,
The Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) has several updates for 1915(c) Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver stakeholders this afternoon.
1. Participant Rights: DMS is reminding stakeholders of their rights when they have a disagreement or complaint with DMS or their 1915(c) HCBS waiver services. Please see the following letters for more information:
Reconsiderations, Appeals and Grievances for Participants
Reconsiderations, Appeals and Grievances for Providers
2. Supports for Community Living (SCL) Personal Assistance: DMS has an important message for stakeholders who recently submitted public comments expressing concern about Personal Assistance in the proposed updates to the SCL waiver. Please see the following letter for details:
Supports for Community Living: Proposed Personal Assistance Definition Letter
3. The Medicaid Waiver Review: A new edition of “The Medicaid Waiver Review” newsletter is now available. There have been some exciting updates to the 1915(c) waiver programs in the final quarter of 2019.
Thank you, as always, for your interest in Kentucky’s 1915(c) HCBS waiver programs. Please keep an eye on your email and the DMS Division of Community of Alternatives website for more exciting updates in 2020.
