[Virtual CMS Training Series] HCBS Provisions of Medicaid Access Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is launching a training series focused on the home- and community-based services (HCBS) provisions of the Medicaid Access Rule. This final rule, aimed at improving access to care, quality of care, and health outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries, introduces significant changes to strengthen safeguards, promote health equity, and enhance the consistency of Medicaid HCBS programs. The training sessions will cover key provisions of the rule, providing partners with the opportunity to understand the updates, ask questions, and give feedback on the rule's implementation.

​Dates and Tentative Topics:

• September 16, 2024 at 1:30-2:30 pm ET: Incident Management Systems and Critical Incident Reporting
• October 9, 2024 at 3:00-4:00 pm ET: HCBS Measure Set
• December 11, 2024 at 3:00-4:00 pm ET: Grievance Systems
• February 12, 2025 at 3:00-4:00 pm ET: Timely Access, Waiting Lists, Person Centered Planning Reporting Requirements & Minimum Performance Levels
• March 12, 2025 at 3:00-4:00 pm ET: Website Requirements
• April 9, 2025 at 3:00-4:00 pm ET: HCBS Rate Transparency
• May 14, 2025 at 3:00-4:00 pm ET: Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) and Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC)
• June 11, 2025 at 3:00-4:00 pm ET: Institutional Rule Provisions

Register HERE.