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:
| Section | Title | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2330 | Scheduling the Initial Interview | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. Corrects link to section to related policy. |
| 2333 | Applications | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 2333.1 | Required SASO Entries for Applications Withdrawn Early in the Process | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 2340 | The Initial Interview and Application Process | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 2341 | Financial Application Process | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 2341.1 | Application for Assistance Form | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 2341.2 | Application for Assistance Form Completion and Receipt Date | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 2341.4 | Refusal to Cooperate with the Application Process | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 2342 | Screening for Personal Attendant Services | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 2342.2 | Timely Referral to MEPD | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 2342.3 | Exception Criteria for Referrals to PHC or CAS | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 2342.3.1 | Reopening CAS Application After Denial by MEPD | Adds new section to clarify the process when reopening a new CAS application denied by MEPD. |
| 2342.5 | Disability Determination for People Under 65 Applying for CAS | Updates 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. |
| 2348 | Retroactive Payments | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 2411 | Required Documentation | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 2540 | Priority Status | Adds 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. |
| 2662.1 | Financial 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. |
| 3422 | Exceptions to Verification Requirements | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 3430 | Eligibility Before Verification | Clarifies Medicaid card and not medical care identification card is needed for eligibility. |
| 3441.1 | Procedures Pending Reinstatement | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 4262 | DAHS Transfers | Adds clarification that there must be documentation that the transfer was coordinated with both facilities. |
| 4447 | Reassessments | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 4521 | Home Delivered Meals Interest List Procedures | Adds clarification at Title III funding through the Area Agency in Aging (AAA) may be limited. |
| 4641 | Provider’s Role | Adds reference and link to H1200-EZ, Application for Assistance – Aged and Disabled. |
| 4645 | Special 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 XXXV | Long Term Services and Supports | Adds Spanish version of Long Term Services and Supports document to CCSE handbook. |