Colorado Delays EVV, But Not Dual ImplementationPosted: Aug. 9, 2018 Colorado's Department of Health Care Policy & Financing will delay the mandate by one year for Electronic Visit Verification, but the system will still go live in a soft launch on Jan. 1, 2019, and the state's earlier decision to implement for Personal Care and Home Health Services at the same time will not be affected. An EVV delay bill, H.R. 6042, recently was signed into law. The law delays the penalty of reduced Federal matching funds for EVV required services from Jan. 1, 2019 until Jan. 1, 2020. "Colorado understands the Federal delay and intends to utilize additional time for implementation," the state said in a press release. "Accordingly, the Department will not mandate EVV on January 1, 2019." "EVV remains a priority of the Department and we will continue to work diligently towards a successful system launch," the state added. Additionally:
The Home Care Association of Colorado is its members' partner in EVV implementation. Look to your association to continue to advocate for a responsible and easy-to-use system that works for all members. HCAC was instrumental in persuading the state to adopt an "open" model for EVV services as opposed to a "closed," or single vendor, model embraced by other states. HCAC is also making recordings of the working group and subcommittee meetings available to our members. You can view the latest meeting schedule here (you must be signed in as a member to view). Not a member? Join us!
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