Waiver Transition Project

2021

In March 2014, CMS finalized its HCBS Community Settings Rule that defines and sets criterial for what constitutes a community setting for services delivered under the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Program. The intent of the rule is to assure that individuals receiving services and supports through HCBS funded programs have full access to the benefits of community living and the opportunity to receive services in integrated settings including opportunities to seek employment and work in competitive integrated settings. The HCBS Settings requirements apply to both residential and non-residential settings for individuals who are receiving Medicaid funding for HCBS. The Waiver Transition Project will act as the NH DHHSs project management entity to: 1) develop a Transition Framework outlining the steps to conduct the necessary assessments and analysis to draft the NH Statewide Transition Plan (STP), 2) draft the STP including related remediation steps and 3) coordinate the STP implementation based on CMS approval.

Quality Assurance

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers

Specific Groups

State

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