Independent Assessment Guidelines for Section 1915(b) Waivers
This letter transmits the enclosed "Independent Assessment Requirement for Section 1915(b) Waiver
Programs: Guidance to States."
This guidance was developed by Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) Central Office and
Regional Office staff The Office of Management and Budget and the Medicaid Managed Care Technical
Advisory Group reviewed and commented on this document.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 22, 1998
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