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A Provider Notification was sent on January 20, 2020 regarding the CMS required Home and Community Based Settings (HCBS) Rules. Initial visit audits began July 2021 for all Assisted Living Homes (ALH), Assisted Living Centers (ALC), Adult Foster Home (AFH) and Adult Day Health (ADH) settings. Compliance deadline regarding HCBS Rule implementation for these providers is March 2023.
A second visit is required at all ALH, ALC, AFH and ADH settings and began May 2022. Mercy Care is providing an updated version of the Setting Self-Assessment Companion Guide Modified 2022 created by AHCCCS to assist providers with developing a greater understanding of the HCBS Rules as we enter these second round of audits.
As the compliance date approaches, please ensure that you have policies and procedures in place to address all HCBS Rules. Please see HCBS Rules Provider Training for a review of standard requirements. It is important to understand that the threshold for compliance is 100% in all HCBS areas.
As always, don't hesitate to contact your Mercy Care Network Management Representative with any questions or comments. You can find this Notice and all other provider notices on our Mercy Care website.
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