Update on Amendment #2

The Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the DDA’s Amendment #2 2019 requests to update the State of Maryland’s Family Supports, Community Supports and Community Pathways Waivers. The amendments are effective on December 1, 2019.

Amendment #2 2019 includes:

·     A transition strategy to Maryland’s Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSSMaryland) fee-for-services billing starting with a small pilot group

·     New procedure codes and associated rates for services associated with dedicated staffing (i.e. 1:1 and 2:1) in residential services

·     Shared living levels

·     Day habilitation (small and large groups)

·     Enhanced personal supports for people with complex health and/or behavioral needs

·     Updates to the self-directed service delivery model

Look for updates on the DDA Waivers – Amendment #2 2019, which are available on the DDA website.