Presentation of Initial Recommendations from the DD Rate and Payment Options Study The Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) is in the process of reviewing service requirements, provider payment rates, and processes for establishing individual budgets for services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Burns & Associates, a division of Health Management Associates (HMA-Burns) is assisting with this review. HMA-Burns has developed initial recommendations for public review. Two online public meetings were held on September 28, 2022, and September 29, 2022. Public Review and Comment Information on the proposed recommendations is available through the links below. Updated Materials (10/14/22) Revised draft rate models Note: In the revised packet, the rates for the services below have changed from the original version. No changes were made to rate model assumptions. Formula errors were discovered and correct in the rate models for the services listed below. Since the publication of the proposed Rate Models, formula errors have been identified within the packet for certain services. The rate model assumptions are unchanged from the original publication, but there were incorrect references in certain calculations. Below is a listing of the service rate models that contained formula errors. Shared Living Arrangement Enhanced service Remote Supports Monitoring In-Person Response Community-Based Supports 1:1 Respite Hourly (all Variations) Daily (all Variations) Workplace Assistance Peer Supports Family to Family Training Supports Facilitation Fiscal Intermediary The revised presentation that provides background on the project, outlines the rate setting methodology, and highlights the results of the rate study has been updated as of October 14, 2022 to reflect the revised rates due to the above changes. Original Materials The original draft rate models (PDF) detail the specific assumptions related to direct care worker wages, benefits, and productivity; mileage; program support, and other factors. Please review the revised draft rate models above for the most current version. The original Rate and Payment Options Study Proposed Rates Presentation (PDF) provides background on the project, outlines the rate setting methodology, and highlights the results of the rate study. Please review the revised presentation above that includes the corrections to the rate model formulas. The compiled results of the Provider Survey (PDF) are available for review. The recording for the public meeting held on September 28, 2022 (video) is available for review. The recording for the public meeting held on September 29, 2022 (video) is available for review. Written comments should be submitted to bsmith@healthmanagement.com and will be accepted until October 28, 2022. Please also see the Burns & Associates website for more information.