HCBS Waiver and Alternative Care Provider Training 101

Intro and the Road to HCBS
Supporting people with HCBS
Roles and Responsibilities
Becoming a provider
Safeguards
Business Operations
HCBS Settings Requirements
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Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)

What are MCO's?

DHS contracts with managed care organizations (MCOs) and counties or groups of counties, also known as County Based Purchasing or CBP, to provide health care services for people on Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP). There is more information on MCO funding and fee-for-service options in Module 5. Most Elderly Waiver (EW) participants receive waiver services through MCOs.

MCO Reponsibilities

MCOs are responsible for details relating to service delivery. These details include:

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