Seeking Stakeholder Input Regarding ARPA Temporary HCBS FMAP Increase

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 10% Enhanced Federal Match on MaineCare HCBS Services   Your Input is Needed by May 28!   Zoom Listening Sessions Scheduled for May 25 and May 28 Written Feedback Welcome at HCBS-FMAP.DHHS@maine.gov   The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking stakeholder input regarding the American Rescue Plan Act's (ARPA) temporary home and community based services (HCBS) federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) increase. ARPA included a one-year, 10% enhanced FMAP on HCBS, defined in the Act to include HCBS waiver programs, state Medicaid plan services such as home health and personal care services, and certain mental health and substance use services. The corresponding state savings must be used to enhance, expand, or strengthen HCBS and must be used by March 30, 2024.    You can find more information on this special, one-time federal funding here.     Maine DHHS must submit its plan for using the special funding to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in June.  DHHS would like your input as we develop the plan.  DHHS is evaluating ideas with the following principles in mind.    Initiatives enhance, expand or strengthen HCBS; Initiatives can be completed by 3/30/24, with shorter-term completion preferable; Initiatives not completed by 3/30/24 are sustainable after the special FMAP funds end; Initiatives align with the Department's HCBS reform plans; and All areas that are eligible to receive the additional FMAP will benefit from the use of the funds.   Option 1:  Participate in a Live Zoom Listening Session Tuesday, May 25th from 4:30-6:00 PM & Friday, May 28th from 12:00 -1:30 PM Find the Zoom Links Below For Both Sessions     Option 2:  Submit Written Comments Send your ideas to HCBS-FMAP.DHHS@maine.gov.  We will review all comments received by May 28.  Questions?  Send them to HCBS-FMAP.DHHS@maine.gov.     Zoom Links For Sessions 1 & 2  Session #1: Enhanced Federal Match on MaineCare HCBS Services Time: May 25, 2021 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)   Join Zoom Meeting https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/83767669872?pwd=NzdEcUUxc0t0T3hweG1iTjBrdzZ3QT09   Meeting ID: 837 6766 9872 Passcode: Vf$2FJrw One tap mobile +13017158592,,83767669872#,,,,*77683129# US (Washington DC)   Dial by your location         +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)           +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)   Meeting ID: 837 6766 9872 Passcode: 77683129   Session #2: Enhanced Federal Match on MaineCare HCBS Services Time: May 28, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)   Join Zoom Meeting https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/82512252252?pwd=eks0OUFyMU9EZTlxOWUyNk5ySndvQT09   Meeting ID: 825 1225 2252 Passcode: WMNR5t?i One tap mobile +13017158592,,82512252252#,,,,*42797198# US (Washington DC)   Dial by your location         +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)         +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)   Meeting ID: 825 1225 2252 Passcode: 42797198   Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by Maine Department of Health & Human Services. This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Maine Department of Health & Human Services · 109 Capitol St · Augusta, ME 04333