I. PURPOSE This Directive transmits to social services districts and certified home health agencies (CHHAs) requirements for the fiscal assessment and management of home health services provided to Medical Assistance (MA) eligible individuals.
The revised regulations in 18 NYCRR 505.23 and the provisions discussed in this Directive define and clarify the roles of the social services district and the CHHA in the management and fiscal assessment of home health services pursuant to Section 367-j of the Social Services Law (SSL), as added by Section 22 of Chapter 165 of the Laws of 1991 and amended by Sections 68-70 of Chapter 41 of the Laws of 1992.
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