The Department of Human Services (Department) submitted Pennsylvania’s Final Statewide Transition Plan for Home and Community-Based Services to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on October 31, 2022. The Final Statewide Transition Plan submitted contains a summary of comments received and responses from the Department, including whether revisions were made to the Final Statewide Transition Plan based on comments received.
CMS published the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rule to ensure all individuals receiving services and supports through Medicaid waivers have full access to the benefits of community living, including receiving services in the most integrated setting.
To receive final approval of Pennsylvania’s Statewide Transition Plan, the Department is required to complete the following remaining steps and submit an updated plan with this information included:
An assessment of all services, including an assessment of each provider owned or operated setting where services are rendered;
Pennsylvania’s HCBS CMS Final Rule Statewide Transition Plan (PDF)
Appendix A – Overview of Pennsylvania Waivers (PDF)Appendix B – Major Service Categories and Settings (PDF)Appendix C – ODP Communications Regarding Self-Assessments (PDF)Appendix D – OLTL HCBS Final Rule Site Assessment Tool (PDF)Appendix E – Summary of Public Comments and Department Responses
A presentation providing a general overview of the HCBS Rule and Pennsylvania’s Final STP is provided to prepare stakeholders for public comment.