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CMS Letter: The Transition of Individuals from Institutional to Community Settings Through Medicaid Coverage of Medical Equipment Costs
07/14/2003 | 322 Requests *Summary
In this letter, CMS outlines several methods by which states may facilitate the transition of individuals from institutional to community settings through Medicaid coverage of medical equipment (ME) costs. This letter also serves to reiterate the July 25, 2000, State Medicaid Directors’ letter on this issue and to encourage states to explore this opportunity for persons with disabilities.
Author
Smith, Dennis G.
Available Files
- CMS Letter PDF (92K, 3 pages)
Keywords
Medicaid; HIPAA; Medical equipment; ME; 1915 (c); HCPCS; Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
Topic
Accessibility, Medicaid, Transition/Diversion from Institutions, Waiver
Type/Tool
Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers, State Medicaid Director's letters
Source
CMS
State
Pennsylvania, All States/Territories
Date Created
08/24/2004
Contact
Mary Jean Duckett
410-786-3294
410-786-3294
Short URL
Permission to use any element of this document should be obtained by the above named contact person. Always name the originator as the source of this material.
* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007
Options
HCBS / Clearinghouse for the Community Living Exchange Collaborative / (http://www.hcbs.org)