Home and Community-Based Settings Regulation – Implementation Timeline Extension and Revised Frequently Asked Questions
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing guidance pertaining to the
home and community-based services (HCBS) Settings Rule, which became effective on
March 17, 2014.
1 As states are responding to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 public health
emergency (COVID-19 PHE), CMS recognizes that its impact has necessitated changes to
states’ ongoing efforts to comply with the HCBS settings criteria.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: July 14, 2020
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