Colorado EVV Launch Set For Aug. 3

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing has selected Aug. 3 as the "go-live" date for Colorado's Electronic Visit Verification system, mandated for home health and hospice providers by the federal government under the the 21st Century Cures Act. 

HCPF said EVV would be linked to the state's Medicaid billing system on Jan. 1, 2021, according to Alik Kassner, HHAC's treasurer, who has been the association's point person on the initiative. 

A provider survey of 447 respondents revealed: 

• 49% of providers have not started implementation yet
• 50% will use state solution, 22% Provider choice systems, 28% undecided
• 72% will exempt live-in caregivers from EVV, 7% will not, 21% undecided

Read the state's presentation here.

What Types of Services Require EVV for Colorado?

Behavioral Therapies (provided in home or community), Consumer Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS), Durable Medical Equipment (requiring in-home setup), Home Health, Homemaker, Hospice, Independent Living Skills Training (ILST), In-Home Support Services (IHSS), Life Skills Training, Occupational Therapy (provided in the home), Pediatric Behavioral Health, Pediatric Personal Care, Personal Care, Physical Therapy (provided in the home), Private Duty Nursing, Respite (provided in the home or community), Speech Therapy (provided in the home), Youth Day