Action Alert - Public Policy
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The NCCDD Public Policy team brings you updates from the NC Legislature and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Read below for updates on the State budget and request for Public Comment on HCBS Waivers on HCBS Waivers.
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The NC Legislature released the budget late Monday night. This is the second year of the biennium, so the purpose of the budget process is to make needed adjustments. The budget process was unique this year with the it being drafted by leadership and released as a conference report. This means that it skips the committee process and there will be no opportunity for amendments. The plan is for it to go through approval process by end of the week. From a preliminary review, here are a few highlights.
NCCDD's Public Policy Team will continue to monitor and keep you updated.
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published regulations for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) which became effective on March 17, 2014. All states must meet new requirements for individuals who receive services under a home and community based waiver.
CMS requires all states to develop a Transition Plan for each wavier program that is affected by this rule. The plan sets out how the state will assess current settings, and must include strategies, and timelines for meeting the requirements of the new rules. This plan will be developed with valued stakeholder input.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) would like your comments on this draft Transition Plan before it is finalized and submitted to CMS. Deadline to submit public comment is June 24th.
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