DADS released two information letters.
Most providers types, including AFC, ALFs, CBA, CLASS, DAHS, ERS, HDM, ICF/ID, and PACE:
HIPAA rules mandate that all Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions must use EDI Version 5010. CMS extended the April 1, 2012, compliance deadline until July 1, 2012. (Letter)
CDSA:
DADS is making EVV more flexible for individuals who use the CDS Option, based on stakeholder feedback. An excerpt:
EVV Levels of Participation
It is the intent of DADS that CDS Employers fully participate in the EVV system, and CDS Employers are encouraged to do so. However, the level of EVV participation in the CDS option will be determined by the CDS Employer, based upon his or her access to technology (e.g., computer, assistive devices) or capability to fully participate in EVV. CDSAs are to contact all CDS Employers currently participating in EVV in DADS Region 2 (Abilene, Wichita Falls, and the surrounding areas), Region 4 (Longview, Tyler and the surrounding areas) and Region 9 (Midland, Odessa and the surrounding areas) to offer the following EVV participation options:
Full Participation: Calls by CDS Employee(s) and Visit Maintenance by CDS Employer
The telephone portion of EVV will be used by the CDS Employee(s) and the CDS Employer will use the computer portion of the system to complete visit maintenance.
Partial Participation: Calls by CDS Employee(s) and Visit Maintenance by CDSA
This option is available to CDS Employers who have the capability to participate in the telephone portion of EVV, but need assistance from the CDSA with visit maintenance.
All visits will be documented on paper time sheets. Additionally, the telephone portion of EVV will be used by the CDS Employee(s). The CDSA will compare the call information in the EVV system to the paper time sheets, and complete visit maintenance.