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We are excited to announce that our easy-to-use, all-in-one home care software will soon meet Wyoming’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 Wyoming Agency EVV Compliant
AxisCare is currently launch an integration with Wyoming’s EVV aggregator, CareBridge, allowing agencies to easily pass visit information directly from AxisCare to CareBridge.
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
Understanding Wyoming's EVV Requirements
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) is a federal requirement that validates all Medicaid-funded personal care and home health services through an electronic system.The Wyoming Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for implementing the Wyoming EVV program. Service providers are required to use the mandated EVV system, unless they meet certain conditions that qualify them for an exception or waiver.
Service Types Covered by Wyoming's EVV Requirement
At present, the services in Wyoming that require the use of an EVV system include:
- Personal Care Services (PCS)
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Services
- State Plan Home Health Services
- Adult Day Care Services
- Respite Care
- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
- Private Duty Nursing (PDN) Services
Please note that these are general categories, and the exact services subject to EVV may depend on the specific Medicaid program and policies within Wyoming. For precise and up-to-date information and services covered by Wyoming’s EVV requirements, it’s advisable to contact the Wyoming Department of Health (DOH).
Eligible Exceptions & Waivers
As delineated by the DOH, there are specific scenarios that may make a provider eligible for an exception or waiver from the EVV system. These encompass:
- Services provided in remote locations with scarce internet or cell phone signal
- Services given by a caregiver who has not yet reached 18 years of age
- Services delivered through telemonitoring or telemedicine
To obtain these exceptions or waivers, providers must submit an application to the DOH and secure approval before they are exempted from using the EVV system.
Frequently Asked Questions
EVV, or Electronic Visit Verification, is a technology-based system that verifies when and where home health care services are provided.
Wyoming 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.
Services that require EVV in Wyoming include:
- Personal Care Services (PCS)
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Services
- State Plan Home Health Services
- Adult Day Care Services
- Respite Care
- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
- Private Duty Nursing (PDN) Services
The deadline for EVV compliance in Wyoming for personal care services was 3/1/2021.
Failure to comply with Wyoming’s EVV regulations can result in significant penalties, such as decreased reimbursement rates, loss of Medicaid provider status, and denial of payment for services.
To learn more about Wyoming’s EVV requirements, please visit the Department of Health website.
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