DMAS issued a Medicaid Bulletin on October 20 announcing the release of the updated on-line modular Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Screening Training for nursing facility staff and others authorized to complete LTSS screenings.

The bulletin outlines the revisions to the Virginia code that allow nursing facility staff to complete a Medicaid LTSSS screening in specific situations and the process for individuals conducting the screening to complete required training and pass the necessary competency tests. Read the full bulletin for more information.

Dena Schall, DMAS preadmission screening contract monitor, will be reaching out to each nursing facility to assist with the training. Members with questions about the LTSS screening process can contact April Payne.

Read more about the legislation passed in the 2020 General Assembly session to improve the LTSS screening process: VHCA-VCAL Asks Gov. Northam to Sign LTSS Screening Legislation.