Webinar 4/23: Ensuring Continuity of HCBS During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author: internet - Published 2020-04-14 07:00:00 PM - (220 Reads)The Administration for Community Living and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have teamed up to host a monthly Webinar series to assist states and stakeholders in putting together quality programs that address social determinants of health (SDOH) and provider capacity building in home- and community-based services (HCBS). The series will focus on best practices in numerous key areas, ranging from person-centered planning to guardianship reform to aligning HCBS policy with SDOH. An April 23 webinar titled "Ensuring Continuity of HCBS During the COVID-19 Pandemic" will focus on best practices in continuing access to HCBS during the COVID-19 pandemic. Set for 3 p.m. Eastern time, CMS will discuss state options for flexibilities available in Medicaid HCBS programs. In addition, attendees will hear from states, providers, and advocates regarding innovative community actions for HCBS waivers in the COVID-19 pandemic. Register here .