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Community Care Corps has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for innovative local models in which volunteers assist family caregivers or directly assist older adults or adults with disabilities with non-medical care to maintain their independence. The purpose of the project is to establish, enhance, or grow volunteer programs for family caregivers, older adults, and people with disabilities.

The GAO released a report on the impacts of the 2013 regulation that revised the domestic service employment and companionship services under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This rule, which became effective in 2015, had the effect of extending minimum wage and overtime protections to a broader range of home care workers, many of whom provide Medicaid-funded home and community based services (HCBS).

The CMS Office of the Actuary released the 2018 National Health Expenditures. The study includes estimates on health care services and goods, health insurance costs, government administration, public health activities, and other areas related to health care including personal care, residential services, and nursing care facilities.

CMS has released a notice with information about the process for states to apply for a “good faith effort” (GFE) exemption, which provides up to one year of extra time to come into compliance with Electronic Visit Verification.

Presentations from the 2014 National Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Conference.

Presentations from the 2015 National Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Conference.

Presentations from the 2016 National Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Conference.

The Community First Choice (CFC) HCBS plan of California has been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CFC is authorized under 1915(k) of the social security act, and is often called a 1915(k) state plan option. This file contains the approved SPA pages of the California State Plan.

The Community First Choice (CFC) HCBS plan of Montana has been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CFC is authorized under 1915(k) of the social security act, and is often called a 1915(k) state plan option. This file contains the approval letter, summary form, and approved SPA pages of the Montana State Plan.

The Community First Choice (CFC) HCBS plan of Oregon has been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CFC is authorized under 1915(k) of the social security act, and is often called a 1915(k) state plan option. This file contains the approved SPA pages of the Oregon State Plan.