SMDL: Home and Community-Based Settings Regulation – Implementation Timeline Extension and Revised Frequently Asked Questions
guidance pertaining to the
Guidance for home and community-based services (HCBS) Settings Rule, which became effective on March 17, 2014. 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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