Pennsylvania Planning To Implement EVV System For Home Health

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (the Department) has received feedback on the use of electronic visit verification (EVV) systems for Medicaid-funded personal care and home health care services in Pennsylvania. EVV is a system that electronically verifies that personal care and home health care services were delivered, and it is required by law that all states implement its use for personal care services by January 1, 2019, and for home health care services by January 1, 2023.

Beginning in May 2017, the Department solicited input from beneficiaries, family caregivers, provider organizations, managed care organizations, and other stakeholders on . . .