Webinar announcement: Overview of waiver crisis respite policy changes

DHS will explain the policy changes and implementation timeline for waiver crisis respite. The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved these changes on March 25, 2026, for the following waivers:

• Brain Injury (BI).
• Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI).
• Community Alternative Care (CAC)
• Developmental Disabilities (DD).

For more information, refer to the Oct. 6, 2026, eList announcement.

Each session will cover:

• Requirements and guidelines for specialized staff.
• The new consultative crisis respite service modality.
• Requirements related to assessment, consultation, implementation and oversight.
• Training and supervision.
• Transition planning.
• 180-day service limit and extensions.
• Provider standards and qualification requirements.
• Billing codes.

Case managers and providers

To register, refer to Webex registration – Overview of waiver crisis respite policy changes.

To request accommodations, email DSD Learn at least two weeks before the session.