Med-QUEST Application and Enrollment Data
October 13, 2021
Med-QUEST Application and Enrollment Data
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Draft 1915(c) HCBS Waiver Application
September 28, 2021
Draft 1915(c) HCBS Waiver Application
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Med-QUEST Healthcare Advisory Committee Meeting - 09/15/2021
September 03, 2021
Med-QUEST Healthcare Advisory Committee Meeting - 09/15/2021
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Resources: End of Eviction Moratorium
August 11, 2021
Resources: End of Eviction Moratorium
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QUEST Integration Contract Rescind Announcement
June 21, 2021
QUEST Integration Contract Rescind Announcement
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My Choice My Way
June 21, 2021
Hawaii’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) transition plan is called “My Choice My Way.” The Department of Human Services (DHS) is partnering with Medicaid waiver participants, waiver families, provider associations, advocates, other State agencies, and other stakeholders throughout this process to develop the plan, receive input, and assure that everyone has access to needed information to assist with transition activities. DHS is committed to engaging with stakeholders through this process and looks forward to receiving feedback. The outcome of this process will be that Medicaid waiver participants will receive services in a way that enables them to live and thrive in truly integrated community settings.
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ePASRR (Electronic Preadmission Screening/Resident Review)
June 21, 2021
Department of Human Services, Med-QUSET Division (MQD) and its contractor, Health Services Advisory Group collaborated with public and private stakeholders to build an efficient web-based PASRR compliance system, whereby all individuals will be protected under PASRR to ensure that Long Term Services Supports (LTSS) are provided in the most integrated setting that meets the individual’s need and preferences. The neighbor islands (i.e. Hawaii island, Kauai, lanai, Maui, Molokai) began to use the E-PASRR application on December 11, 2017. Oahu will begin using the E-PASRR application on February 1, 2018. There will be a number of webinar and in-person trainings in January and February 2018.
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Medicaid Provider Enrollment and Validation
June 21, 2021
The Affordable Care Act (42 CFR Part 455, subpart E) requires the State Medicaid Agency, Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division (MQD) to perform more comprehensive screening, credentialing and enrollment for all Medicaid providers in effort to enhance Medicaid fraud prevention. Providers are identified as “high”, “moderate” and “limited” risk levels. The 21st Century Cures Act has set a compliance deadline of January 1, 2018 for these requirements.
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CMS Announces $80 Million Funding Opportunity Available for Navigators
June 04, 2021
CMS Announces $80 Million Funding Opportunity Available for Navigators
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Hawai`i Launches Health IT Environmental Scan (eScan) Survey
May 06, 2021
Hawai`i Launches Health IT Environmental Scan (eScan) Survey
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Notice of Annual Public Forum – QUEST Integration Section 1115 Demonstration Project
April 29, 2021
Notice of Annual Public Forum – QUEST Integration Section 1115 Demonstration Project
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Med-QUEST Healthcare Advisory Committee Meeting - 05/05/21
April 29, 2021
Med-QUEST Healthcare Advisory Committee Meeting - 05/05/21
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