Section 1072. Exceptional CRS rate reimbursement for certain congregate residential support services

A. CRS providers that obtain authorization to receive the exceptional reimbursement rate for qualifying individuals shall receive the rate only for services provided in accordance with a qualifying individual's Plan for Supports.

B. At any time that there is a significant change in the qualifying individual's medical or behavioral support needs, the provider shall notify the qualifying individual's case manager and document such changes in the qualifying individual's Plan for Supports. Upon receiving provider notification, the case manager shall confer with DBHDS about these changes to determine what modifications are indicated in the Plan for Supports, including whether the individual continues to qualify for receipt of the exceptional supports.

C. This exceptional rate shall be established in the DMAS fee schedule as posted on http://www.dmas.virginia.gov/Content_pgs/pr-ffs_new.aspx.

D. As of November 1, 2014, this exceptional CRS rate reimbursement is 25% higher than the standard CRS rate.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 32, Issue 20, eff. June 29, 2016.

Statutory Authority

§ 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia; 42 USC § 1396 et seq.