Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Medical Assistance Services
 
Board
Board of Medical Assistance Services
 
chapter
Standards Established and Methods Used to Assure High Quality Care [12 VAC 30 ‑ 60]
Action Electronic Visit Verification
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 3/21/2020
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2/17/20  2:52 pm
Commenter: Our lives matter too

Practical issues
 

Practical issues 

  • Not everyone has digital access or landlines that may be required by the EVV system their state.
  • Concerns about how EVV will work in in rural areas where internet access may be limited. 
  • In states with self-directed waiver programs there’s a concern that if a state dictates the type of EVV that the provider must use this will make the state a joint provider for purposes on the Fair Labor Standards Act, and could trigger overtime requirements.
  • The expense of purchasing EVV equipment could create an incentive for service provider agencies to stop serving Medicaid clients in a state.
CommentID: 79131