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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3/6/20  1:32 am
Commenter: Kendra Scalia

GPS not required DMAS lies
 

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.

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