HCBS
Conflict of Interest in Case Management
The Federal rules about Conflict of Interest in the delivery of Case Management services may require the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL), Developmental Disabilities Services Division, to make some changes in the way case management is provided. Department of Vermont Health Access website with link to Federal rules
DDS Payment Reform - Statewide Advisory Committee Agendas and Meeting Notes
Meeting Agendas, Meeting Minutes, Handouts and Resources
03/15/19 - Agenda
02/01/19 - Agenda, (DRAFT) Assessment Staff Comparison Chart
DDS Payment Reform - Statewide Advisory Committee
The Statewide Advisory Committee is a group of provider agencies and other stakeholders (recipients of services, family members, and representatives of advocacy organizations) that is the conduit of information on the DDSD Payment Reform project to and from the people they represent
Disabilities Services Payment Reform Statewide Advisory Committee 2024 Meeting Schedule
DDS Payment Reform - Encounter Data Workgroup
Due to the uncertainties related to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) has decided that activities related to the Developmental Disabilities Services Payment Reform that involve provider agencies will be suspended until further notice. Providers need to focus their energies and resources on the delivery of critical services for individuals and families. DAIL has not yet decided whether to suspend work on DDS Payment Reform for the internal State team. There may be some work that can continue to prepare to re
DDS Payment Reform - Payment Model Workgroup
In 2018 and 2019, the Payment Model Workgroup was focused on designing the payment mechanism by which providers are paid to provide services. They considered payment model options and implications for providers and people receiving services. They provided input for planning and implementation of a new payment model.
The Payment Model Workgroup ended in 2020.
DDS Payment Reform - Standardized Assessment Workgroup
The Standardized Assessment Workgroup is focused on the adoption of a uniform, standardized assessment tool for determining what services individuals need. The workgroup will review assessment tool options, considerations of transitioning to a new tool and the process for implementation.
DDS Payment Reform
The Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL), in partnership with the Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA), is working on a major Payment Reform initiative for Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). The overall goal of this project is to create a transparent, effective, and administrable payment m