Federal Funding Restored to Three Oakwood Units
Gov. Steve Beshear has announced the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has verbally informed the state that federal funding has been restored to three of Oakwood’s four units.
CMS recertified Units #2, #3 and #4 after accepting plans of correction related to deficiencies identified during a follow-up survey on Jan. 9. Funding was restored to Unit #2 retroactive to March 13; Unit #3 retroactive to Feb. 5; and retroactive to March 4 for Unit #4.
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is awaiting official word from CMS.
“This is a tremendously significant accomplishment in our efforts to restore federal funding for the entire facility,” said Gov. Beshear. “Although a few hurdles remain, I am extremely proud that Oakwood has demonstrated such dramatic progress, and three of the four facilities have now been reinstated to the Medicaid program.”
“Restoring certification is an uphill battle for any facility, but we have never lost sight of our goal of addressing the significant issues Oakwood faced at the beginning of this long road,” said CHFS Secretary Janie Miller. “We’re pleased to be in the position of achieving recertification for three of the four units, and are optimistic that the other unit is close behind.
“The Cabinet has worked hard to place Oakwood on a clear path to recertification, and I commend all the staff for their dedication and commitment. I would particularly like to thank Acting Deputy Commissioner Betsy Dunnigan (Department for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addiction Services) for her tireless efforts on behalf of the facility.”
Gov. Steve Beshear has announced the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has verbally informed the state that federal funding has been restored to three of Oakwood’s four units.
CMS recertified Units #2, #3 and #4 after accepting plans of correction related to deficiencies identified during a follow-up survey on Jan. 9. Funding was restored to Unit #2 retroactive to March 13; Unit #3 retroactive to Feb. 5; and retroactive to March 4 for Unit #4.
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is awaiting official word from CMS.
“This is a tremendously significant accomplishment in our efforts to restore federal funding for the entire facility,” said Gov. Beshear. “Although a few hurdles remain, I am extremely proud that Oakwood has demonstrated such dramatic progress, and three of the four facilities have now been reinstated to the Medicaid program.”
“Restoring certification is an uphill battle for any facility, but we have never lost sight of our goal of addressing the significant issues Oakwood faced at the beginning of this long road,” said CHFS Secretary Janie Miller. “We’re pleased to be in the position of achieving recertification for three of the four units, and are optimistic that the other unit is close behind.
“The Cabinet has worked hard to place Oakwood on a clear path to recertification, and I commend all the staff for their dedication and commitment. I would particularly like to thank Acting Deputy Commissioner Betsy Dunnigan (Department for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addiction Services) for her tireless efforts on behalf of the facility.”
Oakwood, the state’s largest facility for adults with developmental disabilities, is located in Somerset. Its current census is 201.
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