Welcome to the SADC HCBS Final Rule website!

DOH developed this website as a resource and repository for tools and information about compliance with the HCBS Final Rule. Please check back regularly to this announcement banner to learn about new or updated policies, email notifications, upcoming trainings or events, and other timely information including when new content is added to the website. Resources can be located in the 'For MLTC Plans' and 'For SADC Sites' boxes below, as well as in the Document Library. Helpful links are included on the left side of this page.

Announcements

06/18/2025: An updated Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Compliance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) has been added and is now live. The webpage was updated to include:

• Additional questions/responses added to the HCBS Reviews, Person Centered Planning, and Community Integration sections.
• Updated guidance for several questions in the Community Integration section.
• New “Other” section added to address miscellaneous questions.

06/03/2025: A Resources for Person Centered Planning webpage has been added and it is now live. This webpage provides Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) plans and SADC sites with a quick reference to a variety of Person Centered Planning (PCP) resources.

5/29/2025: An updated MLTC Plan SADC Contracting Oversight Roles and Responsibilities webpage is now live.

Note: The webpage has been updated to include:

• Additional guidance regarding Transportation Policy MLTC Policy 24.01 and guidance for attendance logs and certificates of occupancy.
• Guidance regarding MLTC plan responsibilities when a site moves, closes, changes ownership, etc., including conducting an initial site evaluation and confirming site compliance prior to members attending.

5/9/2025: An updated Guidance on Home and Community Based Services Compliance Review Questions webpage is now live. The webpage has been updated with comprehensive guidance for all HCBS compliance review questions and questions with multiple parts have been divided to provide guidance on individual components.