OLTL Issues HCBS Settings Final Rule Heightened Scrutiny Bulletin

The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) has issued Bulletin 59-21-03, which pertains to the Home and Community-Based Settings (HCBS) Heightened Scrutiny process. Also included are the following bulletin attachments:

• Attachment A: Final Rule Heightened Scrutiny checklist for Day Settings
• Attachment B: Final Rule Heightened Scrutiny checklist for Employment Skills Development Settings
• Attachment C: Final Rule Heightened scrutiny checklist for Residential Settings

OLTL is currently working to develop a training for providers on this topic and will host training sessions sometime in early 2022. Questions about the bulletin and/or the attachments should be sent via email. The bulletin is effective December 29, 2021.