PHCA CHC Comments and Questions

This PHCA developed document that provides a comprehensive update on many of the topics of interested to PHCA members including questions and answers (if available) on reimbursement, provider enrollment, readiness review, etc.

Evaluation Plan: Draft multi-year evaluation plan for CHC developed by the University of Pittsburgh. The purpose of the plan is to provide an independent assessment of the implementation and outcomes of the program and to complement other oversight and quality assurance activities that will be conducted by DHS, Office of Long-Term Living.

Draft MCO Agreement: DHS released a draft of the agreement between the state and selected Managed Care Organizations (MCO).

Draft MCO Agreement: DHS released a draft of the agreement between the state and selected Managed Care Organizations (MCO).

DHS CHC Concept Paper: The CHC concept paper described the features of CHC and was intended to gather feedback from stakeholders.

HCBS Waiver Applications: DHS published in the April 23 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin, for public review and comment, the proposed CHC 1915(c) home and community-based waiver application.

Independent Enrollment Broker: Request for Proposal to procure an entity to function as the Independent Enrollment Broker (IEB). The IEB is a contracted statewide entity that will facilitate and streamline the eligibility/enrollment process for applicants seeking services for several Pennsylvania waivers/programs, including CHC.

Managed Care Waiver Applications: DHS published in the April 23 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin, for public review and comment, the proposed CHC 1915(b) managed care waiver application.