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Pursuant to 42 C.F.R. § 431.408, the Alabama Medicaid Agency (Medicaid) notifies the public that it intends to submit a Section 1115 Demonstration proposal and an application for a new 1915(c) waiver (collectively “Demonstration”), which will operate concurrently, to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicaid is seeking this Demonstration to create a new program called the “Community Waiver” program and will enable the state to provide home and community-based services (HCBS) to individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) not currently enrolled in a waiver program.
The Community Waiver program will enable the state
to serve individuals with ID in HCBS rather than in institutions and best
ensure the state operates Medicaid-funded long-term services and supports for
people with ID. Additionally, the Community Waiver program will fully
comport with standards applicable to person-centered planning under Section
1915(c) of the Social Security Act including conflict-free case management.
As
required by federal regulation, Medicaid opened a formal comment period.
Written comments concerning the 1115 Demonstration proposal will be accepted
starting March 6, 2020 and are due June
24, 2020. A copy of the draft Demonstration proposal is available upon
request for public review at each county office of the Department of Human
Resources, the state office of the Department of Mental Health, and the state office
of the Alabama Medicaid Agency. A copy of the draft Demonstration proposal, the
full public notice, locations (with addresses) to view documents, and
additional information can be found on Medicaid’s website at the following
link:
https://medicaid.alabama.gov/content/6.0_LTC_Waivers/6.1_HCBS_Waivers/6.1.9_Community_Waiver_Program.aspx.
Send
comments regarding the Demonstration to the following e-mail address: PublicComment@medicaid.alabama.gov
or mailed hardcopy to: Administrative Secretary, Alabama Medicaid Agency, 501
Dexter Avenue, P.O. Box 5624, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-5624. All written
comments will be available for review by the public during normal business
hours at the preceding address.
Medicaid previously
scheduled two opportunities for public comment; however, those meetings were
canceled due to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) national health emergency.
Medicaid has now rescheduled these meetings. In order to adhere to the governor’s
orders regarding social distancing and based on guidance from CMS, these
meetings will be conducted via teleconference.
Two opportunities
for public comment will be held on the following dates:
June 9, 2020 1:00 p.m.
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