The 21st Century Cures Act is a federal law that requires all states to use electronic visit verification for Medicaid personal care services by Jan. 1, 2020, and home health care services by Jan 1, 2023.
States must implement EVV or risk a loss of federal Medicaid matching dollars. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services allows states to request a one-year exemption from funding losses.
On Aug. 2, 2019, HHSC requested this exemption for personal care services.
Next steps
HHSC is committed to working with program providers, financial management services agencies, Consumer Directed Services employers, members, and other stakeholders to ensure they are prepared for the use of EVV before it becomes mandatory.
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All implementation activities will continue as planned until further notice.
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CMS should notify HHSC of the outcome of the exemption request within one month.
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HHSC is exploring other options to address implementation concerns if the exemption request is not approved.
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HHSC will communicate a new timeline for EVV personal care services implementation activities once CMS’s decision is made.
Providers currently required to use EVV must continue to use EVV in accordance with state law and HHSC policy.
Stay up to date
To receive EVV updates, sign up for EVV GovDelivery notices and visit the HHSC EVV website.
Questions? Contact electronic_visit_verification@hhsc.state.tx.us.
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