HCBS Settings Rule and Potential Limits to Medicaid Assisted Living and Adult Day Services

June 28, 2016 LeadingAge DC Executive Director

In a conference call with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) last week, staff from LeadingAge national, its LeadingAge Nebraska, New York, Minnesota and a representative from the Adult Day Healthcare Council addressed concerns regarding new construction guidance under the Home and Community-Based Services Settings (HCBS) rule as well as other aspects of the HCBS Settings Rule. The concerns resulted from the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document released by CMS last month that encourages states to limit the growth of adult day programs and assisted living communities in or on the grounds of a nursing home. To Read More, Click HERE