September 28, 2022

Home and Community Based Services Rate Study: Statewide Cost Report Webinar

The Department of Community Health invites providers and agencies for the Georgia Elderly & Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) and Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) to submit information requested in a newly developed cost reporting tool. Submissions will be used as part of a rate study for Home and Community-Based Services.

The cost reporting tool and Zoom meeting information will follow this invitation soon via an attachment to the invite as well as through a Georgia DCH Bulletin.  
 
Join us for the HCBS Rate Study: Statewide Cost Report Webinar and learn how to complete the Georgia Elderly & Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) and Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) cost reporting tool. 
 
After this information session, you will understand: 

  • Why completing the cost reporting tool is important; 
  • How your information will be used; 
  • How to successfully complete the cost reporting tool. 

 

  • What is the purpose of the webinar?

    The webinar will inform attendees on how to successfully complete the cost reporting tool for the Georgia Elderly & Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) and Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP).

  • What is the purpose of the cost reporting tool?

    The tool is designed to collect and analyze the reasonable and necessary costs of providing EDWP and ICWP services. 

    Your participation is crucial to forming a basis for potential change, if deemed applicable, through the rate study. 

    This effort is part of an ongoing rate methodology study, to assess the potential need for changes in the current payment methodology for EDWP and ICWP services.

  • Why am I receiving this invitation?

    You or your agency have been identified as an EDWP and / or ICWP provider. If not, please disregard this communication.

  • How do I complete the cost reporting tool?

    The tool contains detailed instructions for self-guided completion on the Instructions tab. Further details will be provided during the webinar session and will be available in the recorded webinar.

  • Where do I find the cost reporting tool?

    Download Download this xls file. the cost reporting tool here .

  • How do I submit the completed cost reporting tool on or before November 11, 2022?

    Please email an attached copy to [email protected] by November 11, 2022.

  • I will not be able to attend this webinar. How can I learn more?

    This webinar will be conducted on: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM ET as well as on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 9:30 AM-11:00 AM ET.  

    You will receive a follow-up email with a link to the recorded session, which will be made available on the Georgia Department of Community Health YouTube channel and Bulletin site.

  • My questions have not been answered. How can I learn more?

    Time will be allotted for Q&A during the webinar. 

    • For webinar or cost reporting tool technical assistance, contact Deloitte’s cost reporting tool team at [email protected]. 
    • For all other inquiries, contact Rebecca Dugger at [email protected].