State Reverses Course, Puts Moratorium on CNA PAR Denials and Reductions

A mysteriously high number of PAR (Prior Authorization Request) disapprovals have been coming from state Medicaid's new utilization manager, KEPRO, with many of our home health agency members and their client families being negatively affected. 

Last week, following extensive lobbying efforts by HHAC, we received word through State Rep. Susan Lontine that the state has reversed course and will stop CNA PAR Denials and Reductions until June 1. Additionally, the state will reinstate benefits back to Nov. 1, 2021. 

HHAC intends to share more information with you in the coming weeks about our efforts to fix ALL of the issues surrounding PAR approvals and disapprovals. In the meantime, thank you for your membership in HHAC. Your support of our association makes it possible for our association to fight these battles on behalf of all home care agencies and hospice organizations.