Section 12006 of the Cures Act amended the Social Security Act mandating state Medicaid agencies to implement EVV for personal care services requiring an in-home visit by a provider beginning January 1, 2019.
A federal change later adjusted the date to January 1, 2020, and provided an option for states to apply for a 'Good Faith Exemption' request to implement EVV for personal care services at a later date.
Nebraska applied for the Good Faith Exemption and was approved by CMS to implement EVV for personal care services prior to January 1, 2021. Home health care services will be required to utilize EVV beginning January 1, 2023.