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Public Notice and Request for Comment: Assisted Living Waiver Renewal
September 18, 2024
Ohio has posted for public comment on the proposed amendments to the Assisted Living and PASSPORT Medicaid Waivers, prior to the submission to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) for review. The period for public comment on the proposed PASSPORT Waiver is September 17, 2024, through October 16, 2024.
Pursuant to the provision of title 42 Sections 441.301 and 441.304 of the Code of Federal Regulations, public notices are required for any of the following: new 1915(c) waiver, new 1915(i) state plan amendment, renewal of a 1915(c) waiver, and any amendment to a 1915(c) waiver that includes one or more substantive changes.
Public Notice: Assisted Living Waiver Renewal
| Post Date | September 17, 2024 |
| End Date | October 16, 2024 |
| Purpose | In order operate a Home and Community-based (HCBS) Waiver Program, the state must submit an initial waiver application to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Continuation of a waiver requires that the state submit a five-year waiver renewal application submitted at least 90 calendar days in advance of the approved waiver’s expiration date. Any waiver amendment that includes one or more substantive changes must be submitted to CMS. A 30-day public comment period is required prior to submission. |
| Initiative/Amendment | Assisted Living Waiver Amendments |
| Summary | Summary |
| Detail | Detail |
Comments must be submitted by midnight of the comment period end date using one of the following options:
E-mail: [email protected]
Courier or in-person submission to:
ATTN: Assisted Living Waiver Renewal Ohio Department of Aging – Division for Community Living
30 E Broad St, 22nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Written comments sent to:
ATTN: Assisted Living Waiver Renewal Ohio Department of Aging – Division for Community Living
30 E Broad St, 22nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
FAX:(614) 466-5741 (Please include Attn: Assisted Living Waiver Renewal in the subject line)
Call toll-free to leave a voicemail message 1 (855) 926-0994