NASDDDS Access Rule State Self-Assessment
In May 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – CMS-2442-P (available here: Federal Register:: Medicaid Program; Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services) aimed at improving access to care, quality and health outcomes, and better addressing health equity issues in Medicaid across fee-for-service and managed care, including home and community-based services (HCBS). These far-reaching regulations, as proposed, promise to impact key areas of state policy and operations, including in many aspects of HCBS. To assist states in preparing for the finalization of these regulations, we offer this self-assessment for state use that enables the state to reflect on its current policies and structures to determine the potential areas requiring effort to achieve compliance. NASDDDS will be updating and refining this self-assessment upon regulation finalization (expected in April), but we wanted to provide this preliminary assessment against the NPRM for those states anxious to understand the potential implications of the regulation.
Find the State Self Assessment HERE
NASDDDS Access Rule Timeline Graphic
NASDDDS is proud to release our graphic Timeline for the Proposed Access Rule designed to assist states in quickly conceptualizing and visualizing needed steps for compliance with rule implementation. You will find an interactive graphic timeline for the rule attached and at THIS LINK. If you click on the “i” in each section you will pull up further information on the major milestones for each implementation year. This timeline is subject to change and is based on the best information available at the time for our subject matter experts to review.
NASDDDS Access Rule Support and Education Series
Access Rule Overview:
- Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1GLm2WtwFU
- Slides: https://www.nasddds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NASDDDS-ACCESS-Webinar-3.pdf
Access Rule State Discussion & Self-Assessment: March 18 at 4:00-5:30 pm ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://nasddds-org.zoom.us/j/86727626228
Access Rule Response & Discussion: May 20 at 1:30-3:00 pm ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://nasddds-org.zoom.us/j/84078814455
2024 Directors Forum & Federal Symposium: The ACCESS Rule
Join NASDDDS June 12th through the 14th in Washington DC for our first federal policy symposium! For the first time, attendees will benefit from targeted content following the directors forum highlighting the most pressing federal policy issues of the day facing the I/DD field. Presentations feature subject matter experts who will offer a deep dive into the access rule along with easy-to-understand analysis that participants can immediately apply. Sessions also introduce attendees to state systems and the professionals leading the charge to bring truly innovative approaches in real-world settings.
Symposium registration open now at this link: https://web.cvent.com/event/49f8bebc-c9b7-4981-bb1a-e3873e00ded4/summary
A Holistic Approach to Change: Federal Symposium Invite Someone New Initiative!
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The federal access rule is positioned to garner significant impact on states beyond IDD systems. In recognition of the importance of cross systems approaches, NASDDDS is introducing our Invite Someone New Initiative!
All NASDDDS members who register for the conference will be emailed an Invite Someone New code to forward to a colleague who has never attended a NASDDDS conference before. The code will offer 50% off their registration fees as a thank you for inviting someone new! Please consider your IT professionals, CFOs, quality staff, waiver managers, Medicaid partners, and other state staff who will be integral to systems change.