Tucson AHCCCS Community Forum
1:00p-3:00p Session I
AHCCCS is hosting forums to obtain public input on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) final rules for home and community based services (HCBS). The purpose of the rule is to ensure individuals receiving HCBS are integrated into their communities and have full access to the benefits of community living. These requirements impact individuals in the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) receiving services in residential and non-residential settings such as assisted living facilities, group homes, adult day health, day treatment and training, center-based employment programs, etc. AHCCCS will review its draft assessment of the state’s current compliance and a draft transition plan for meeting compliance standards for all settings. AHCCCS is seeking input from stakeholders including members and their families, advocates and providers. The draft assessment and transition plan will be available on the AHCCCS website on or before August 1, 2015.
