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​Updates from the Division of Long-Term Services and Supports ​​​​

​Waiver Renewal: The DMS renewal process has begun for three of Kentucky's six 1915(c) HCBS waivers with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 

• ​ABI LTC: Public comment ended on Oct. 2, 2022. The official response to public comments is available for review. 
  
• ABI LTC Public Comment Response​ 
  
• SCL: Public comment ended on July 24, 2022. The official response to public comments is available for review.
• ​SCL Public Comment Response​​
• ABI: The waiver application is pending CMS approval.
• The official response to public comments is available for review. 
  ABI Public Comment Response
  ABI Public Comment Response - Occupational and Speech Therapy
• Additional information is also available on coverage of occupational and speech therapy as extended state plan services. 
  ABI Renewal Information for Providers​
  ABI Renewal Information for Participants​​
  

Improving HCBS in Kentucky: The American Rescue Plan Act offers states a temporary 10 percent increase in federal funding for HCBS programs. Kentucky is using these funds to conduct a 1915(c) HCBS rate study and complete other program improvements. Stakeholders can stay up to date on the rate study and other initiatives by reviewing the Improving Home- and Community-Based Services websit​e​.