DDS has released a series of updated policies in relation to Adult Long Term Residential (ALTR) and ABI/MFP residential programs.

These changes are intended to support new program development and residential placements, as well as streamline end-of-year billing processes. The initiative comes as The Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS) has approved DDS to implement an outcome-based payment incentive for new placements in ALTR & ABI/MFP residential programs.

The payments will provide a one-time $100,000 payment to providers for completing a new residential placement for individuals who 1) are priority 1 for residential services, and 2) have not previously been placed in an ALTR or ABI program. For example: a newly developed 5-person site would be eligible for up to $500,000 once all individuals have moved into the home.

Additionally, effective December 1, 2022, the maximum cap for start-up and capital contracts for new ALTR sites will be increased to $125,000 from the existing cap of $50,000.

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