American Rescue Plan Stakeholder Meetings Announced
First a little history.
The HCBS provision in the American Rescue Plan Act increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for Medicaid HCBS spending from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing will use this additional infusion of short-term funding to increase access to critical services for HCBS for Medicaid beneficiaries in their homes and communities.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has provided an initial partial approval of Colorado’s proposed Enhanced Match Spending Plan. In order to obtain full approval, CMS asked for additional clarification and information on various parts of the originally submitted plan, which has now been provided.
Here is where you come in.
In preparation for the presentation of a final plan, all interested stakeholders are invited to provide their feedback and input on the refined plan. Topics discussed will include, a review of the plan at a high level, current priorities, updated timelines, an overview of how projects will be implemented, and how the funds will be distributed.
All of the information in the letter received from CMS, Colorado’s response letter, and the originally submitted plan, are available on the Department’s website, CLICK HERE.
Here are the three opportunities to join the discussion and learn more:
General Stakeholder Meeting One
Monday, August 23, 2021, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Webinar ID: 822 5533 9128
Passcode: 809390
Phone: (720) 707-2699 or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free)
General Stakeholder Meeting Two
Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Webinar ID: 822 5533 9128
Passcode: 809390
Phone: (720) 707-2699 or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free)
Targeted Stakeholder Meeting: Members, Families, and Advocates
Thursday, August 26, 2021, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Webinar ID: 822 5533 9128
Passcode: 809390
Phone: (720) 707-2699 or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free)
Note that registration is not required for any of the sessions. If you need an accommodation, please email [email protected] at least one week prior to the meeting to make arrangements.