Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
We have performed audits in several States, including New York, in response to a congressional request concerning deaths and abuse of residents with developmental disabilities in group homes. Federal waivers permit States to furnish an array of home and community-based services to Medicaid beneficiaries with developmental disabilities so that they may live in community settings and avoid institutionalization. CMS requires States to implement a critical incident reporting system to protect the health and welfare of Medicaid beneficiaries receiving waiver services.Our objective was to determine whether New York ensured that community-based providers complied with Federal Medicaid waiver and State requirements for reporting and monitoring critical incidents involving Medicaid beneficiaries with developmental disabilities residing in community-based settings.
Date Issued:
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
A-02-17-01026
Component, if applicable:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Location(s):
NY,
United StatesType of Report:
Audit
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
Number of Recommendations:
4