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DHHS outlines progress on system of care for healthy aging and next steps
Summary
DHHS bureau leaders told the oversight committee that HB 2 rate increases for the Choices for Independence waiver were implemented, eligibility changes are operational, a CFI rate study guides budget priorities, and a DHHS 1115 amendment seeking presumptive eligibility is pending CMS review.
Deputy Commissioner Melissa Henn introduced an array of updates from the Department of Health and Human Services on Nov. 22 and asked bureau leaders to give a concise account of progress on the department’s system of care for healthy aging.
Wendy Altman, bureau chief for Adult and Aging Services, said HB 2 included rate increases for the Choices for Independence (CFI) waiver, which the bureau implemented over the past 18 months. The bureau operationalized the bill’s eligibility…
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