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1. 2010 MR/DD Waiver Renewal
2. Self-Direction will be a part of the 2010 Renewal
3. Whats in Black and White? Abosutely Nothing !
4. The Renewal is under construction West Virginia is still looking at current trends, staying in contact with CMS on expectations, reviewing stakeholder comments and prepping for the blueprints.
5. Discussion Topics Traditional based supports will be continued
Formal implementation of the concept of Agency with Choice
Address the staff misclassification issue by eliminating contracted Hab support positions
Self Direction will be an option, but not for all support functions
Development of a single habilitative support service resulting in simplified billing codes
Attempt simplification/standardization of documentation and possibly increase billing unit of Hab support to a 60 minute unit
6. More Discussion Topics Development of a specialized, credentialed Positive Behavior Support provider (unrelated to skill development)
Recognize complications of Self-direction and ISSs
Increase and requiring actual choice within the MR/DD Waiver program
CMS has clarified there cannot be required services (e.g., day habilitation required, residential habilitation required for respite)
Health and safety components remain for CMS approval of the Waiver application
7. Even More Discussion Topics Increase Facility based hab support ratio to maximum of 1:6
Establishing caps/Service Limits
Investigating non-traditional staffing alternatives
Promoting an even truer Person-Centered Planning aspect to the IPP process
8. And Additional Discussion Topics Streamlining of the Recertification process
Simplify and better clarify the actual Manual
Inquiry of filling allocated slots as they become empty during the Fiscal Year
How to improve IPP interactive necessity by all team members to be more involved with the needs of the person, not the agency(ies)
Improved provider listings by county and actual services provided in listed counties
9. Rumors abound. A combined TC/SC position: May be a possible option due to limited active habilitation possibilities undetermined at this time
Independent SC: Would help to ensure a special Independent Plus recognition of our Program, but an infrastructure does not currently exist for statewide operations
10. Rumors Continue Required to submit IPP online through APS
IMS participation requirements
All staff required to pass a cooking class are you all awake now..
11. Recognized Issues Timely recertifications to become a ZERO tolerance item
CPR and FA training will result in loss of reimbursement until training is verified by the Waiver Office
Required acceptance of choice by person of staff and/or agencies ALL or nothing choice is an outdated attitude
Service Coordination and its evolving responsibilities
12. Additional Issues Stakeholder continued participation please feel free to sumbit recommendations and concerns through the Waiver Office by email at Tiffany.L.Angel@wv.gov
The ASO process will continue within the Waiver processes
Desire of the Department to improve and simplify this Waiver program
13. ! Recertification Standard ! Beginning November 1, 2009, a late recertification packet will result in the suspension of all Service Coordination authorizations from the packets due date and will extend through such time a complete packet is received by the Waiver Office
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A list of recertifications was available at the last provider meeting and there are still outstanding recertification packets
14. Thank you! The Department looks forward to hearing from you and listening to your comments and concerns regarding the development of this important program for the West Virginia residents receiving support and services through the MR/DD Waiver Program.