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COMPARISON OF REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS AND NON-RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS HCBS FINAL RULE FEBRUARY 10, 2015 NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE TAPE RECORDED.

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1 COMPARISON OF REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS AND NON-RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS HCBS FINAL RULE FEBRUARY 10, 2015 NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE TAPE RECORDED AND THE RECORDING WILL BE POSTED TO THE HCBS WEBPAGE Home and Community Based Settings (HCBS): Final Rule 1

2 CMS HCBS Final Rule Name Published in the Federal Register on January 16, 2014, effective March 17, 2014 Title: Medicaid Program; State Plan Home and Community- Based Services, 5-Year Period for Waivers, Provider Payment Reassignment, and Home and Community- Based Setting Requirements for Community First Choice (Section 1915(k) of the Act) and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers (Section 1915(c) of the Act); Final Rule 2

3 Who Does this Rule Impact? 3 The new CMS HCBS rule impacts  Participants receiving home and community based services  Medicaid providers of HCBS: residential and non-residential services  People involved in developing home and community based service plans Providers will be required to comply with the new guidelines in order to continue receiving payment for Medicaid Waiver, State Plan PCS, and State Plan DD participants.

4 Today we will discuss: What are the new requirements? Which settings are impacted by the new regulations? Do any of the requirements apply to all settings? Which requirements apply to non-residential settings? Which ones apply to residential settings? 4 Topics for Today’s Meeting

5 Summary of the Setting Requirements: Let’s Talk “Buckets” 5 “Bucket A” Requirements - For ALL Settings 1. The setting is integrated in and supports full access of individuals receiving Medicaid HCBS to the greater community, including opportunities to seek employment and work in competitive integrated settings,  engage in community life,  control personal resources,  and receive services in the community, to the same degree of access as individuals not receiving Medicaid HCBS.

6 “Bucket A” Continued 6 2. The setting is selected by the individual from among setting options, including non- disability specific settings and an option for a private unit in a residential setting.  The setting options are identified and documented in the person-centered service plan and are based on the individual’s needs preferences, and, for residential settings, resources available for room and board.

7 “Bucket A” Continued 7 3. Ensures an individual’s rights of privacy, dignity and respect, and freedom from coercion and restraint. 4. Optimizes but does not regiment individual initiative, autonomy, and independence in making life choices, including but not limited to, daily activities, physical environment, and with whom to interact. 5. Facilitates individual choice regarding services and supports, and who provides them.

8 Next: “Bucket B” 8 “Bucket B” Requirements for Provider-owned or Controlled Residential Settings In addition to “Bucket A”, provider-owned or controlled residential settings must meet “Bucket B” requirements which are: 6. The unit or dwelling is a specific physical place that can be owned, rented or occupied under a legally enforceable agreement by the individual receiving services, and the individual has, at a minimum, the same responsibilities and protections from eviction that tenants have under the landlord tenant law of the State, county, city or other designated entity. o For settings in which landlord tenant laws do not apply, the State must ensure that a lease, residency agreement or other form of written agreement will be in place for each participant and that the document provides protections that address eviction processes and appeals comparable to those provided under the jurisdiction’s landlord tenant law.

9 “Bucket B” continued 9 7. Each individual has privacy in their sleeping or living unit: o Units have entrance doors lockable by the individual, with only appropriate staff having keys to doors as needed. o Individuals sharing units have a choice of roommates in that setting. o Individuals have the freedom to furnish and decorate their sleeping or living units within the lease or other agreement.

10 “Bucket B” continued 10 8. Individuals have the freedom and support to control their own schedules and activities, and have access to food at any time. 9. Individuals are able to have visitors of their choosing at any time. 10. The setting is physically accessible to the individual.

11 Once Again - Requirements Apply to Who? 11 “Bucket A” requirements are for ALL settings, residential and non-residential “A”= All Settings “Bucket A” plus “Bucket B” requirements are for provider owned and controlled residential settings only  Certified Family Homes and  Residential Assisted Living Facilities “A + B” = Residential Only

12 Specifically “Bucket A” applies to: 12  Developmental Therapy Providers  Adult Day Health Providers  Community Crisis Providers  Supported Employment Providers  Residential Habilitation – Supported Living Providers  Day Habilitation Providers  Habilitative Supports Providers  Habilitative Intervention Providers AND  CFH Providers  RALF Providers

13 “Bucket B” applies to: 13  CFH Providers  RALF Providers

14 “Bucket A”: All Providers “Bucket B”: CFH and RALFs only 1. The setting is integrated in and supports full access of individuals receiving Medicaid HCBS to the greater community, including opportunities to seek employment and work in competitive integrated settings, o engage in community life, o control personal resources, o and receive services in the community, to the same degree of access as individuals not receiving Medicaid HCBS. 1. The unit or dwelling is a specific physical place that can be owned, rented or occupied under a legally enforceable agreement by the individual receiving services, and the individual has, at a minimum, the same responsibilities and protections from eviction that tenants have under the landlord tenant law of the State, county, city or other designated entity. For settings in which landlord tenant laws do not apply, the State must ensure that a lease, residency agreement or other form of written agreement will be in place for each participant and that the document provides protections that address eviction processes and appeals comparable to those provided under the jurisdiction’s landlord tenant law. 14 So let’s review the requirements

15 “Bucket A”: All Providers “Bucket B”: CFH and RALFs only 2. The setting is selected by the individual from among setting options, including non-disability specific settings and an option for a private unit in a residential setting. o The setting options are identified and documented in the person-centered service plan and are based on the individual’s needs preferences, and, for residential settings, resources available for room and board. 2. Each individual has privacy in their sleeping or living unit: Units have entrance doors lockable by the individual, with only appropriate staff having keys to doors as needed. Individuals sharing units have a choice of roommates in that setting. Individuals have the freedom to furnish and decorate their sleeping or living units within the lease or other agreement. 15 Review of the requirements

16 “Bucket A”: All Providers “Bucket B”: CFH and RALFs only 3. Ensures an individual’s rights of privacy, dignity and respect, and freedom from coercion and restraint. 4. Optimizes but does not regiment individual initiative, autonomy, and independence in making life choices, including but not limited to, daily activities, physical environment, and with whom to interact. 5. Facilitates individual choice regarding services and supports, and who provides them. 3. Individuals have the freedom and support to control their own schedules and activities, and have access to food at any time. 4. Individuals are able to have visitors of their choosing at any time. 5. The setting is physically accessible to the individual. 16 Review of the requirements

17 17 Any questions on what the requirements are?

18 Can the Requirements be Modified? 18 “Bucket A” requirements may not be modified or changed in any way, even with an identified need. They may not be modified in either a non- residential OR a residential setting. “Bucket A” requirements may NOT be modified even in a residential settings “Bucket B”, (the requirements specifically for CFHs and RALFs) may be modified only if there is an assessed need and the process outlined in rule is used to document it in the person centered plan.

19 What happens if we do not comply? 19 If it is determined a setting does not meet HCBS setting requirements, participants will be notified and, if necessary, will be provided with assistance in finding alternative service settings.

20 What’s Next? 20 The Transition Plan with the timeline for all activities is currently posted through Feb. 22 at www.HCBS.dhw.idaho.gov; you are encouraged to review and to submit comments. www.HCBS.dhw.idaho.gov Medicaid will continue outreach efforts and trainings with providers on the new requirements. The Transition Plan will be submitted to CMS for approval in March, 2015

21 How to Comment on the Draft Transition Plan The draft Transition Plan is posted at www.HCBS.dhw.idaho.gov through February 22. There you will see an option to email your comments to the program. www.HCBS.dhw.idaho.gov Hard copies of the Transition Plan are available in all Regional Medicaid offices and in Medicaid Central Office for review. A toll-free phone line is available through February 22 for comments: Call 1-(855) 249-5024. You may also email comments on the Transition Plan directly to the program at: HCBSSettings@dhw.idaho.govHCBSSettings@dhw.idaho.gov 21

22 How to Comment on the Draft Transition Plan cont. 22 Written comments can also be sent to: HCBS Division of Medicaid P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0009

23 FYI: Important Resource CMS has published fact sheets, webinars and regulatory guidance at the following website: http://www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP- Program-Information/By-Topics/Long-Term- Services-and-Supports/Home-and-Community- Based-Services/Home-and-Community-Based- Services.html It has everything and anything CMS has available on the new regulations. 23

24 24 QUESTIONS or Comments?


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