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Our easy-to-use, all-in-one home care software meets Connecticut’s Medicaid Billing + EVV compliance needs, saving you hours of billing time and giving you peace of mind that your business is compliant and running efficiently, from field to office.
Keeping Your Connecticut Agency EVV Compliant
AxisCare integrates with Connecticut EVV aggregator, Sandata, allowing agencies to easily pass visit information directly from AxisCare to Sandata.
Our user-friendly mobile app, AxisCare Mobile, captures all visit information required by the state, including:
- The type of service performed
- The individual receiving the service
- The date of the service
- The location of service delivery
- The individual providing the service
- The time the service begins and ends
Your EVV Experts
As a company, it is our priority to be experts in home care. Our team understands Connecticut’s complex rules and regulations and is ready to support you every step of the way.
Navigating Connecticut's EVV Requirements
Connecticut Electronic Visit Verification is a federally mandated program that requires Medicaid-funded personal care and home health services to be verified through an electronic system. The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) provides an EVV system to all providers. Connecticut operates on an open EVV model, wherein agency providers have the option to use an alternate EVV system like AxisCare home health care software.
Service Types Covered by Connecticut's EVV Requirements
The following service types are currently required to use EVV in Connecticut:
- Adult Companion/Sleep
- Blended Supports
- Individualized Day Support
- Individualized Home Support
- Peer Support
- Personal Support
- Respite In-Home/Hourly
- Respite In-Home/Daily
- Senior Support In-Home
- Shared Living
Eligible Exceptions & Waivers
According to the DSS, there are certain situations where a provider may be eligible for an exception or waiver from using the provided EVV state aggregator. For the most up-to-date information on eligible EVV exceptions and waivers in Connecticut, it’s advisable to contact the Connecticut Department of Social Services directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
EVV, or Electronic Visit Verification, is a technology-based system that verifies when and where home health care services are provided.
Connecticut EVV is mandated by the 21st Century Cures Act to provide accurate and timely data on the delivery of Medicaid-funded personal care and home health services.
The current service types covered include:
- Adult Companion/Sleep
- Blended Supports
- Individualized Day Support
- Individualized Home Support
- Peer Support
- Personal Support
- Respite In-Home/Hourly
- Respite In-Home/Daily
- Senior Support In-Home
- Shared Living
According to the Connecticut Department of Social Services website, the deadline for compliance with EVV was May 31, 2021.
Failure to comply can result in penalties such as reduced reimbursement rates, termination of Medicaid provider status, and denial of payment for services.
For more information, visit the Connecticut Department of Social Services website.
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