Updates to HCBS and CFTSS

April 17, 2020

NYS Council members,  

Below and attached, please find updated information regarding the Children’s Waiver of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and State Plan Services of Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS), and specifically related to changes to staffing qualifications.   We just received this information from the Health Home listserv.

https://health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/redesign/behavioral_health/children/1115_waiver_amend.htm

https://health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/redesign/behavioral_health/children/proposed_spa.htm