26-3, Quarterly Revision

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Revision Notice 26-3, Effective Sept. 1, 2026

The following sections were revised in the Community Care Services Eligibility (CCSE) Handbook: 

SectionTitle Change
2330Scheduling the Initial InterviewAdds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. Corrects link to section to related policy.
2333ApplicationsAdds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
2333.1Required SASO Entries for Applications Withdrawn Early in the ProcessAdds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
2340The Initial Interview and Application ProcessAdds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
2341Financial Application ProcessAdds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
2341.1Application for Assistance FormAdds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
2341.2Application for Assistance Form Completion and Receipt Date Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
2341.4Refusal to Cooperate with the Application ProcessAdds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
2342Screening for Personal Attendant ServicesAdds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
2342.2Timely Referral to MEPDAdds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
2342.3Exception Criteria for Referrals to PHC or CASAdds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
2342.3.1Reopening CAS Application After Denial by MEPDAdds new section to clarify the process when reopening a new CAS application denied by MEPD.
2342.5Disability Determination for People Under 65 Applying for CASUpdates title to Disability Determination for People Younger Than 65 Applying for CAS. Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
2348Retroactive PaymentsAdds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
2411Required DocumentationAdds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
2540Priority StatusAdds clarification that Form 2065-A, Notification of Community Care Services must be sent to the person when any change is made in their priority status.
2662.1Financial Reassessments for Community Attendant Services (CAS)Updates title to Financial Reassessments for CAS. Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
3422Exceptions to Verification Requirements Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
3430Eligibility Before Verification Clarifies Medicaid card and not medical care identification card is needed for eligibility.
3441.1Procedures Pending ReinstatementAdds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
4262DAHS TransfersAdds clarification that there must be documentation that the transfer was coordinated with both facilities.
4447Reassessments Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
4521Home Delivered Meals Interest List Procedures Adds clarification at Title III funding through the Area Agency in Aging (AAA) may be limited.
4641Provider’s RoleAdds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
4645Special Procedures for Community Attendant Services (CAS)Updates title to Special Procedures for CAS. Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled.
Appendix XXXVLong Term Services and SupportsAdds Spanish version of Long Term Services and Supports document to CCSE handbook.