Attention: CAP/C Providers and 1915(c) Waiver Stakeholders Update on Proposed Amended CAP/C 1915(c) Waiver Posted for Comment

The Community Alternatives Program for Children (CAP/C) 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver was scheduled to expire on June 30, 2015. However, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) granted the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) an extension through Nov. 30, 2016 to work closely with stakeholders of this waiver. The proposed amended CAP/C waiver will be posted for Oct. 20, 2016 for 30 days. DMA is seeking comments and suggestions on the amended waiver from interested parties. All comments and suggestions must be submitted to DMA by Nov. 19, 2016.

The Community Alternatives Program for Children (CAP/C) Home and Community-Based Services Waiver public comment period is from October 20, 2016-November 19, 2016.  There are various options to make a comment about the proposed language in the draft CAP/C waiver:

For verbal comments, dial (919)855-4123 and leave a voice mail.

For email comments, email to DMA.CAP_C_AmendedWaiver@dhhs.nc.gov and type a message.

For written comments, mail to the Division of Medicaid Assistance at 2501 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-2501; Attention CAP/C Unit.

You may also visit your local Department of Social Services to view a hard copy of the draft CAP/C waiver.

Please share this information IMMEDIATELY with each waiver beneficiary/parent/primary caregiver and other CAP providers for their review and potential comments.

For more information, refer to these DMA web pages:

CAP/C - http://dma.ncdhhs.gov/providers/programs-services/long-term-care/community-alternatives-program-for-children

CAP/C 1915c HCBS - http://dma.ncdhhs.gov/community-alternatives-program-children-capc-1915c-waiver