Do you work with disabled people? Were you ever trained on how to communicate or interact with a disabled person? No? Why do you think that is? Probably because disabled people are PEOPLE. Just like everyone else. You should talk and interact... Read more
Applied Self-Direction
August 10, 2023
In April 2023, Applied Self-Direction held a member forum for Financial Management Services (FMS) members. During this forum, attendees identified ambiguities of Notice 2014-7, including the application of Notice 2014-7 for Home and Community-... Read more
June 16, 2023
Self-Direction 101 is a training event exclusively available to members. This training is designed for members who are new to self-direction and those looking for a refresher on the basics. This training covers topics such as:
- The... Read more
May 13, 2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced two notices of proposed rulemaking: Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services (“Access NPRM”) and Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality (“Managed Care NPRM”). While they are... Read more
April 6, 2023
Electronic visit verification (EVV) implementation poses significant challenges to self-direction stakeholders but also presents opportunities for greater efficiency and transparency. Financial Management Services (FMS) providers typically play a... Read more
April 6, 2023
Electronic visit verification (EVV) implementation poses significant challenges to self-direction stakeholders but also presents opportunities for greater efficiency and transparency. Financial Management Services (FMS) providers typically play a... Read more
March 9, 2023
The ongoing direct care workforce shortage continues to create extraordinary challenges for people who rely on support to live independently. Self-direction offers a unique approach to alleviate strain on the professional direct care... Read more
March 8, 2023
Medicaid does not pay the room and board costs for a Medicaid recipient receiving home and community-based services. However, under a specific area of Medicaid law, Medicaid will pay the proportionate room and board costs of a live-in... Read more
February 24, 2023
The Biden administration announced that the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), which has been in place since January 2020, is set to end on May 11, 2023. During the PHE, many states used the Appendix K to modify or expand home and community-... Read more
December 13, 2022
In December 2022, Applied Self-Direction held a Preparing for Year-End 2022 training for Financial Management Services providers in self-direction. The training covered:
- Proper procedures for Form 941 completion and filing, including... Read more
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