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MD-20-0003

This time-limited state plan amendment responds to the COVID-19 national emergency. The purpose of this amendment is to expand timeframes for evaluation and re-authorization of Plans of Care for Targeted Case Management (TCM) benefits, expand the duration of TCM benefits, allow the use of telephonic methods in lieu of face-to-face interactions when appropriate, expand the provider types allowed to prescribe Home Health Services, allow Community First Choice providers to temporarily hire family members and legally responsible individuals to provide personal care assistance, expand access to Remote Patient Monitoring, and permit the Department to pay for non-emergency transportation services either directly or through grants to local health departments.
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