Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Consumer Participation
Guidance for : As you know, HCFA has actively promoted the use of Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers to allow individuals to take control over their own lives while receiving supportive services in the most integrated setting. I am pleased to note the number of waivers which now seek to promote active consumer participation in all areas of the program, including needs assessment, service planning, provider recruitment and choice, and in the oversight of the quality of services furnished.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: June 25, 1997
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