Action | Electronic Visit Verification |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 3/21/2020 |
Geolocation tracking (GPS) is not a requirement of EVV. This was clarified by CMS in their 2018 Frequently Asked Questions document. GPS is only one way to capture the location requirement. Similarly, geofencing – which prohibits consumers and their employees from starting or ending a shift more than a certain distance from the consumer’s home – is not required. This technology actually harms consumers. For a community that has historically been isolated from public spaces, and still continues to fight for access, geofencing forces disabled people to remain home bound against their will.