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1915 Waiver Processing Tools for States

As part of a strategy to increase transparency, enhance efficiency, and reduce burden for States in the review and approval process of 1915(b) and 1915(c) waiver actions, CMS committed to providing a tool kit to assist States in the development of complete submissions, and facilitate quicker adjudication of waiver submissions. This page provides a collection of existing preprints, templates, checklists and other existing guidance that will be enhanced as more tools are developed.

1915(b) Managed Care Waiver Tools

1915(c) Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Tools