Is the respite rate itself and the rate setting process for CMH waiver the same as for MR?
Yes, the respite rates are the same for all the waivers that have respite in their menu of services (all but PD Waiver). The only rate that has to be projected for the CMH Waiver is the Family and Community Support Services rate. As with the other waivers providing respite, the rates do not have to be projected like SCL. The respite provider can bill up to the cap established for each type of respite. But all respite providers have to submit a Financial and Statistical report each year that justifies the costs for their respite service. The CMH Waiver only pays for their costs of providing the respite service.
