The Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services (SDS) has revised its Transition Plan for Home and Community-Based Services required by federal regulation at 42 CFR §441.301(c)(6), and is requesting comment from recipients, waiver service providers and other stakeholders.  The plan outlines the process the state and providers will undertake to comply with the mandate that all service settings exhibit home and community-based characteristics.

SDS will accept public comment on the Transition Plan until 5:00 pm, October 15.  Please send written comments to:

Jetta Whittaker

PO Box 110680

Juneau, AK  99811-0680 or

jetta.whittaker@alaska.gov

The revised Plan available on the SDS web. The original Transition Plan is also available for review in the SDS News Archives.

SDS will also host a webinar on Tuesday, September 29, 1:30 – 3:00 to provide more information and take oral public comment. To register for the webinar:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3829630155004210946