CMS Approves NYS K Waiver (Retainer Days):
- Last night CMS approved the State’s waiver application for 1915c Home and Community Based Waiver services, also known as the Appendix K.
- A copy of the signed letter can be found here.
- A copy of the application can be found here.
MCCOP Day Services Retainer Day Webinar Announced for Thursday, April 9:
- Now that the K Waiver has been approved by CMS, the Managed Care Community of Practice (MCCOP) will be hosting a webinar with State officials on Thursday April 9th at 2PM which will provide an overview of the waiver and relevant billing guidance related to retainer days and other pertinent information. For more information please visit the MCCOP website at: mc-cop.com
Additional Face Shield PPE – Opportunity:
- Yesterday we provided information on a source of face shields that is available to our members. We have found an additional source that is located in OPWDD Region 2. The face shields are about $3.85 each and if you are interested can obtain further information by contacting Emily Broomfield of GetEm Innovations at the following contact info:
- Phone - (315) 941-9502
- Email - geteminnovations@gmail.com
