
Appendix K Flexibilities Extended
We hope this communication finds you and your family safe and well during this unprecedented time. We wanted to provide you with an update on Appendix K flexibilities.
(Formerly EDCD waiver) Here you’ll find assistance on how and where to apply for the CCC Plus waiver, the criterion needed for approval, and what to do after approval is received.
These waivers provide access to comprehensive services and supports to individuals living with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Community Service Boards (CSBs) throughout Virginia administrate these waivers which are waitlisted.
A federally mandated benefit for Medicaid-eligible individuals under the age of 21, EPSDT provides services needed to identify, diagnose, and treat conditions based on certain federal guidelines. Individuals must qualify financially for Medicaid prior to accessing EPSDT.
We hope this communication finds you and your family safe and well during this unprecedented time. We wanted to provide you with an update on Appendix K flexibilities.
**UPDATE** 3/2/21: We are aware that the extended appendix K date of 3/11/21 is fast approaching. DMAS has tentatively extended that date to May 1 , 2021 for telehealth (virtual visits). Additionally, pending CMS approval, they intend to extend parents being paid attendants to August 1, 2021. We will posts updates as they are received.
We hope this communication finds you and your family safe and well during this unprecedented time. We wanted to provide you with an update on our plans going forward. DMAS has allowed us flexibilities with our visits, enabling us to visit with you virtually during this emergency. We are so grateful as it has enabled us to “see” your faces, visit with you, and still maintain social distancing while doing our part to slow the spread.
When it comes to Consumer Directed (CD) waiver services, there are a lot of different roles involved in waivers to consider. Having different roles built-in to waivers allows a person to have an easier time accessing as well as maintaining the services available to them. So what do all of the different roles mean? What
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Have a child that is 17 and turning 18 soon? You will want to apply for disability before the individual turns 18. Here’s what you need to know.
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