WY Communication Archive – CareBridge

2nd Notice - ACTION REQUIRED! EVV for Home Health is Going Live in Wyoming (2023.11.17)

The Wyoming Department of Health is partnering with CareBridge for EVV to comply with the 21st Century Cures Act. Home Health providers must use EVV to submit validated visits for claims, starting no later than January 1, 2024. To avoid payment delays, providers should use CareBridge EVV early or ensure their chosen EVV vendor integrates with CareBridge.

3rd Notice - EVV for Home Health is Going Live in Wyoming (2023.11.27)

Home health providers must ensure their chosen EVV system is compliant with the 21st Century Cures Act. The EVV go-live date is scheduled for December 18, 2023. Claims must be submitted via EVV by January 1, 2024, to ensure timely payments.

CareBridge EVV is Now Live (2022.02.15)

The Wyoming Department of Health announces the live implementation of EVV for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). Providers must begin using the system immediately to prepare for the claims requirement starting April 1, 2022. Training sessions and online resources are available. Providers using an alternative EVV system must ensure compliance and integration with CareBridge to avoid claim denials.

CareBridge Electronic Visit Verification Information – ACTION REQUIRED (2021.11.15)

Providers who have not yet selected an EVV system are reminded to do so before December 1, 2021. EVV data will be required for claims starting March 1, 2022. Those opting for third-party EVV vendors must integrate with CareBridge to ensure compliance.

CareBridge Electronic Visit Verification Information (2021.10.28)

Providers are reminded of the upcoming EVV implementation and the importance of using a federally compliant system. Live training begins in December 2021, with a mandatory compliance date of February 28, 2022. Non-compliant claims will be denied. Providers must either use CareBridge’s system or integrate their chosen EVV solution.

CareBridge Electronic Visit Verification Information (2021.11.15)

Providers must begin to implement EVV by March 1, 2022. Providers are encouraged to register for training and begin using the system as early as December 2021. Non-compliant claims will be denied, and providers must ensure their EVV system is properly integrated.

CareBridge Electronic Visit Verification Information (2021.12.15)

As the EVV implementation deadline approaches, providers are urged to complete training and begin using the system. Training materials and support resources are available.

CareBridge Electronic Visit Verification Information (2024.11.24)

Reminder to providers of the upcoming EVV implementation and the need to complete training. EVV must be used for claims submission starting February 28, 2022.

CareBridge EVV Claims Cycle Reference Document Now Available (2022.09.16)

All claims for services requiring EVV must be submitted through CareBridge as of March 31, 2022. Providers using third-party EVV solutions must ensure proper integration.

CareBridge EVV Go-Live Update (2022.01.26)

The EVV go-live date is postponed to February 15, 2022, due to system development and testing delays. Required use of EVV remains scheduled for March 31, 2022. Training sessions originally scheduled for early February are canceled and will be rescheduled.

EVV for Home Health is now live in Wyoming! (2023.12.18)

EVV for Home Health is now live! Providers must start using EVV for electronic visit verification and claims submission no later than January 1, 2024. Training is available through CareBridge, and providers using third-party EVV vendors must ensure integration with CareBridge.

EVV Guidance Document for Respite Services (2023.09.14)

CareBridge introduces system updates to improve EVV processes for respite services. These updates allow the system to automatically select the correct prior authorization for services spanning multiple dates.

EVV Welcome and Introduction (2021.03.01)

The Wyoming Department of Health announces its partnership with CareBridge to implement EVV for personal care services (PCS). This document includes links to a welcome letter and an update for providers regarding the EVV rollout.

EVV Announcement for Home Health Providers (2023.10.02)

The Wyoming Department of Health reaffirms its partnership with CareBridge as the state’s EVV data aggregator. Home Health providers must begin using EVV by January 1, 2024, with access available starting November 1, 2023.

EVV Announcement for Personal Care Service Providers (2023.11.09)

Announcement of upcoming system enhancements to the CareBridge EVV solution, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Geo-Fencing.

EVV Required - Complete Your Enrollment Tasks (2024.02.12)

Immediate action is required for Home Health providers to comply with EVV requirements. Providers must complete the enrollment process, including vendor selection, integration with CareBridge, and training. Claims without EVV documentation will be denied after January 1, 2024.

EVV Requirements Not Met - WDH Geo-Fence Communication to Third-Party EVV Providers (2024.02.29)

Required geo-fencing data is not being transmitted correctly. Failure to address this issue by April 1, 2024, will result in claim denials. Providers are urged to work with their vendors and CareBridge to resolve data integration issues.

Geo-Fencing Clarifications (2024.03.11)

Clarification on geo-fencing implementation within CareBridge EVV. The feature ensures that service verification occurs within a ½-mile radius of authorized locations. It does not track provider movements but flags instances where visits occur outside this boundary.

Home Health EVV Requirement - 4th Notice (2023.12.11)

Providers are reminded that EVV will be mandatory starting January 1, 2024. Providers must either use CareBridge’s free EVV solution or integrate with CareBridge if using a third-party EVV system.

IMPORTANT - Wyoming EVV Go-Live February 15, 2022 (2022.02.08)

The EVV system launch on February 15, 2022, with a mandatory compliance date of March 31, 2022. Providers must register for training and integrate with CareBridge to ensure compliance.

Important Update - New Date for Home Health EVV Go Live (2023.11.09)

A new go-live date for Home Health EVV is set for December 18, 2023. Providers must use CareBridge’s EVV system or integrate a third-party EVV vendor before January 1, 2024.

More CareBridge Electronic Visit Verification Information (2021.11.29)

EVV will be required for specific services starting February 28, 2022, and claims without EVV verification will be denied. CareBridge is offering virtual training sessions, and providers are encouraged to use the online resource library.

Reminder: EVV Deadline Approaching and Training Available (2022.03.16)

The EVV compliance deadline is March 31, 2022. Claims without EVV documentation will be denied. CareBridge is offering additional training sessions and an online resource library.

UPDATE: CareBridge EVV System Issues (2022.02.23)

The Wyoming Department of Health acknowledges technical issues with the CareBridge EVV system, particularly missing Medicaid members in the system. A fix is expected by the end of the week, and providers are advised to manually record visits for affected members.

URGENT - CareBridge Electronic Visit Verification Information – 2nd and Final Notice Action Required (2021.11.29)

A final notice for providers to declare their EVV system choice before December 1, 2021. Those not using CareBridge must integrate their chosen vendor before February 28, 2022, or face denied claims. Providers must complete an intake form to initiate integration.