Fact Sheet: Summary Of Key Provisions Of The 1915(c) Home And Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers Final Rule (CMS 2249-F/2296-F)

January 10, 2014
Fact Sheet: Summary Of Key Provisions Of The 1915(c) Home And Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers Final Rule (CMS 2249-F/2296-F)
In January 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a companion fact sheet to its final rule on home and community based services (HCBS). This final rule makes several important changes to the 1915(c) HCBS waiver program. It provides states the option to combine existing waiver targeting groups. The rule also establishes requirements for home and community-based settings under the 1915(c), 1915(i) and 1915(k) Medicaid . . .