Home Health and Hospice Providers: Deadline for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Implementation is January 1, 2023

Dec 15, 2022

Federal Deadlines     

The federal deadline to implement the EVV requirement for providers delivering Home Health services under Section 40 and Hospice Services under Section 43 is January 1, 2023.     

Resources     

The EVV webpage explains the system set up, service codes that require EVV visit records, implementation tips, frequently asked questions, and more.    

Maine has an open EVV system platform that allows providers to utilize the State-offered EVV system or their own EVV system to connect with MIHMS.     

If you are using the State EVV System, please follow the instructions in the EVV System Set-Up Options section of the EVV webpage. If you have not logged into the State EVV System, your account may require a password reset. Please contact Provider Services for assistance at 1-866-690-5585, option 3 or the EVV email box.    

If you are using an Alternate or 3rd Party EVV system, please ensure your vendor is ready for the January 2023 implementation date. You can review the Alternate EVV Systems document.   

The process for integrating an Alternate or 3rd Party EVV system is dependent on how long the provider and/or vendor takes to complete their steps. The minimum time to complete the alternate system integration process is eight weeks.     

EVV Training and Forums     

With EVV deadlines approaching, we are offering provider and 3rd party (aggregator) trainings. Currently all trainings are online via Microsoft Teams. For training and forum topics, schedule, and detail about how to sign up, see the e-message for more information.    

Questions?     

See the EVV webpage for more details about EVV requirements.     

Please contact Provider Services with questions:  

• EVV email box  

• 1-866-690-5585, option 3