Summary
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding aides stat, local and Tribal governments in their response and recovery efforts resulting from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
Nursing Facility Initiatives
The Nevada Governor's Office recognizes the impact COVID-19 has had on long-term care services, particularly the frontline workforce. To help address recruitment and retention challenges that long term care providers have experienced, the Governor's Office has authorized a one-time payment to qualified Nursing Facilities. In order to receive
the one-time SLFRF payment, providers must complete the appropriate application
and submit it to the AmericanRescuePlan@dhcfp.nv.gov. Please refer to the FAQ document below to see if you are
eligible, how the payment was calculated, and how funds are distributed for
your provider type.
Information on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) can be found at the U.S. Department of Treasury's website.
Medicaid Nursing Facilities
Non-Medicaid Nursing Facilities
Assisted Living Initiatives
The Nevada Governor's Office recognizes the impact COVID-19 has had on long-term care services, particularly the frontline workforce. To help address recruitment and retention challenges that long term care providers have experienced, the Governor's Office has authorized a one-time payment to qualified Assisted Living Facilities. In order to receive
the one-time SLFRF payment, providers must complete the appropriate application
and submit it to the AmericanRescuePlan@dhcfp.nv.gov. Please refer to the FAQ document below to see if you are
eligible, how the payment was calculated, and how funds are distributed for
your provider type. Information on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) can be found at the U.S. Department of Treasury's website.
Medicaid Assisted Living Facilities
Non-Medicaid Assisted Living Facilities
HCBS Initiatives
Section 9817 of the ARPA offers an unprecedented opportunity to enhance, expand, or strengthen Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) under the Medicaid program by authorizing states a 10 percent increase in the federal medical assistance percentage. This increase is for a limited time beginning April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 and must be used to implement or supplement one or more HCBS activities offered through Medicaid.
The Division has categorized ARPA initiatives into four primary areas. Below is a summary of the initiatives that directly impact HCSB services. A Frequently Asked Questions document will be developed including implementation steps and timelines.
1. Strengthening the HCBS Workforce
Round 2 (CLOSED)
Round 1 (CLOSED)
2. Enhancing HCBS Reimbursement Rates
- Supplemental Payments to HCBS Providers - FAQs
- Supplemental Payments to Restore Waiver
Provider Cuts - FAQs
3. Expanding HCBS Services
- Enhancement of Environmental Adaptation Services - FAQs
- Establishment of a PACE program - FAQs
- Expansion of Home Delivered Meals in the Frail Elderly Waiver - FAQs
4. Providing Infrastructure Support for HCBS Programs
Meetings
None at this time, please check back again soon.
Documents
Information on Nevada Initial and Quarterly Spending Plans, Partial and Conditional Approvals and CMS letters to Nevada can be found here on The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website.
Timeline
- July 13, 2021- submission to CMS of Nevada’s Initial Spending Plan
- September 30, 2021- received a Partial Approval from CMS of the Initial Spending Plan
- Implementation Dates of Initiatives- TBD