Department of Medical Assistance Services (602)
| Request Title | Allow Telehealth and Virtual Learning for Certain DD Waiver Services (2020 Special Session General Assembly Action - 313 #14c) |
| Biennium | 2020-2022 |
| Budget Round | Amended Bill |
| Category | General Assembly Action |
| Region | None |
Description
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This amendment directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to request a waiver to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to allow telehealth and virtual and/or distance learning for Group Day, Supported Employment and Benefits Planning Services for the duration of the Governor's declared state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Appendix K will allow recipients to maintain skills, and to learn new skills including expanded socialization opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Group Day programs closed in March 2020 and Supported Employment and Benefits Planning services are being minimally provided because of health and safety concerns. |
Funding Summary
| Object Type | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | |
| General Fund Dollars | $0 | $0 | |
| Nongeneral Fund Dollars | $0 | $0 | |
| General Fund Positions | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Nongeneral Positions | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| General Fund Transfers | $0 | $0 | |
| General Fund Revenue | $0 | $0 | |
| Layoffs | $0 | $0 | |
| Additions to Balance | $0 | $0 |
Funding Details
| By Program | Program Code | Program Title | FY 2020 | FY 2021 |
| By Fund | Fund Code | Fund Title | FY 2020 | FY 2021 |
Authorized Position Details
| By Program | Program Code | Program Title | FY 2020 | FY 2021 |
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