“Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports: Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)” (210-RICR-50-10-1)

Regulation Authority:

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-7.2-11
Chapter 40-6
Chapter 40-8
Title XIX of the Social Security Act

Purpose and Reason:

This regulation is being amended to comply with the person-centered planning and conflict-free case management requirements for all Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) under federal regulations (42 C.F.R. Part 441). This update also includes a more detailed description of EOHHS' ongoing monitoring process for compliance with the federal HCBS Settings requirements. The amendment also incorporates the federally-accepted definitions of HCBS as authorized under the approved Section 1115 waiver and makes other technical changes to correct formatting and utilize the preferred term for program participants.