HCBS EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
what is HCBS and what does it do? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Its stands for home and commjnity based
services and it provides long-term services & supports in home and community-based settings, as
recognized under the federal Medicaid (Medi-Cal) Program.
What are some eligibility criteria for the HCBS waiver? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Must fit Lanterman
Act definition of developmental disability
2. Must have access to Medicare/Medi-Cal benefits
3. Must have substantial limitations in their adaptive functioning that warrants consumer to a level of
care that would be received in a intermediate care facility
4. Chose to participate and receive services through the HCBS waiver
What is federal #1 for HCBS eligibility? How can we make this happen - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅the
setting must be integrated in and supports the client having as much access as possible to the broader
community.
make sure that client participates in communal activities. in the case of employment seeking, making
sure to ask questions and redirect them to the appropriate channels/resources for whatever position
they may want.
What is federal #2 for HCBS eligibility? How can we make this happen? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The
setting is selected by the individual from among setting options, including non- disability-specific
settings and an option for a private unit in a residential setting. Setting just be based on client's needs
and wants.
We can see if people have IPPs on record and if they were given options prior to picking a setting.
What is federal rule #3 for HCBS waiver? How can we make this happen? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Client
must have their rights to privacy, dignity, and respect, as well as freedom from coercion.
what is HCBS and what does it do? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Its stands for home and commjnity based
services and it provides long-term services & supports in home and community-based settings, as
recognized under the federal Medicaid (Medi-Cal) Program.
What are some eligibility criteria for the HCBS waiver? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Must fit Lanterman
Act definition of developmental disability
2. Must have access to Medicare/Medi-Cal benefits
3. Must have substantial limitations in their adaptive functioning that warrants consumer to a level of
care that would be received in a intermediate care facility
4. Chose to participate and receive services through the HCBS waiver
What is federal #1 for HCBS eligibility? How can we make this happen - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅the
setting must be integrated in and supports the client having as much access as possible to the broader
community.
make sure that client participates in communal activities. in the case of employment seeking, making
sure to ask questions and redirect them to the appropriate channels/resources for whatever position
they may want.
What is federal #2 for HCBS eligibility? How can we make this happen? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The
setting is selected by the individual from among setting options, including non- disability-specific
settings and an option for a private unit in a residential setting. Setting just be based on client's needs
and wants.
We can see if people have IPPs on record and if they were given options prior to picking a setting.
What is federal rule #3 for HCBS waiver? How can we make this happen? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Client
must have their rights to privacy, dignity, and respect, as well as freedom from coercion.
