23-1, Updates to Sections 1000, 3000 and 6000

Revision 23-1; Effective Dec. 20, 2023

The following changes were made.

SectionTitleChange
1100DefinitionsUpdates language throughout definitions. Changes ECC or Enhanced Community Coordinator to ECC coordinator. Adds the term person to the definition of individual.
3210Criteria for Diverting from NF AdmissionUpdates definitions. 
3230Enrolling in HCS as a Diversion to NF AdmissionUpdates language. Adds guidance concerning pre-move site review.
3230.1Enhanced Community Coordination FundsUpdates language. Adds new process for accessing ECC funds.
3240Post Enrollment in HCS as a Diversion to NF AdmissionRe-orders monitoring duties to list chronologically. Updates language for inclusivity. Adds guidance for ECC lasting for more than 365 days. 
6110Assigning a Service Coordinator or Enhanced Community CoordinatorEdits title to Assigning an Enhanced Community Coordination (ECC) Coordinator and updates language.
6110.1Unassigning a Service Coordinator or Enhanced Community CoordinatorEdits title to Unassigning an ECC Coordinator and updates language. 
6120Working with the Relocation SpecialistUpdates language.
6130Relocation Specialist and MCO SC ResponsibilitiesUpdates language. Adds guidance regarding relocation day.
6140Enhanced Community Coordination Funds to Assist with Certain Costs Related to TransitioningEdits title to Enhanced Community Coordination Funds  and updates language. Adds new process for accessing ECC funds.
6200Transition PlanningUpdates language.
6210.1Service Coordinator/Enhanced Community Coordinator ParticipationEdits title to ECC Coordinator Participation. Updates language. 
6210.2Habilitation Coordinator ParticipationUpdates language. 
6210.3Program Provider and Relocation Specialist ParticipationUpdates language.
6300Developing and Revising the Transition PlanUpdates language.
6310Transition PlanUpdates language.
6320Admission Type on PL1Updates language.
6330PL1 SubmissionAdds section.
6340Individual ProfileUpdates language. 
6350Sharing the Transition Plan, Individual Profile, and Transition PacketUpdates language.
6360SPT Member Believes Transition Plan Does Not Accurately Reflect SPT DecisionsUpdates language.
6400Pursuing the Selected Community Medicaid Program for TransitionUpdates language. Removes ICF/IID from list of non-HCS community programs eligible for ECC.
6530Transitioning to the Community by Enrolling in HCSUpdates language. Adds guidance related to transfer of LIDDAs.
6540Transition DayChanges title to Transitioning to a Community Medicaid Program. Moves existing information to section 6540. Incorporates information previously in section 6600. Updates language.
6600Transitioning to a Community Medicaid Program Edits title to Post-Transition to the HCS Program. Moves existing information to section 6700. Incorporates information previously in section 6800.
6610Post-Move Monitoring VisitsAdds new section using information previously in section 6810. Updates language.
6620Monitoring Activities for One Year Post-MoveAdds new section using information previously in section 6820. Updates language. 
6700Transition Day Changes title to Transitioning to a Community Medicaid Program. Moves existing information to section 6540. Incorporates information previously in section 6600. Updates language.
6710Transition DayAdds new section using information previously in section 6700. Updates language. 
6800Post-Transition to HCS Program Edits title to Post-Transition into a Community Medicaid Program. Moves existing information section 6600. Incorporates information previously in section 6900. Updates language. Removes ICF/IID from transition options for ECC.
6820Monitoring Activities for One Year Post-MoveDeletes section and moves information to new section 6620.
6900Post-Transition into a Medicaid Community Program Edits title to Readmission to a Nursing Facility. Moves existing information to section 6800. Adds new information on providing guidance for when ECC should be restarted.