1. Program Definition and Services

Adult Health Services in Wyoming focus on maintaining wellness, supporting functional ability, and preventing health deterioration through non-invasive, supportive care. Covered primarily under the Community Choices Waiver (CCW) and as supportive elements within Developmental Disabilities waivers, these services can be delivered in-home or within structured Adult Day Health settings. Services include:

• Health Observation & Wellness Support: Monitoring vital sign trends (weight, blood pressure, glucose checking), providing cognitive engagement/memory stimulation routines, and managing fall-prevention safety protocols
• Health Education: Providing baseline nutritional coaching, managing automated non-clinical medication reminders, and training participants on chronic disease self-care schedules

2. Regulations

These services are regulated by the Wyoming Medicaid Rules (HCBS Waiver Service Definitions and Standards). Wyoming Department of Health, Rules and Regulations for Licensure of Adult Day-Care Facilities. Wyoming Nurse Practice Act & Board of Nursing Delegation Framework and the Federal Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Settings Rule.

3. Licensing or Certification

Licensure is dependent on the service setting:

• Adult Day Health Settings: Providers operating center-based programs serving 4 or more participants must secure an Adult Day Care Facility License issued by the WDH Healthcare Licensing and Surveys office
• In-Home/Community Wellness Settings: Standard non-clinical, in-home wellness supports do not require a facility license but require formal HCBS Provider Certification via the WDH Home and Community-Based Services Section

4. Responsible State Agency

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), via the Healthcare Licensing and Surveys division (for centers) and the HCBS Section (for waiver tracking) manages rules and approvals. Registration and electronic processing are handled via the Discover Your Provider (DyP) Medicaid portal. Assessments and plan approvals are conducted by Public Health Nursing (PHN) or designated Case Managers, while business entity filings are managed by the Wyoming Secretary of State.

5. Application Process

• Register the business entity structure with the Wyoming Secretary of State
• Obtain a Federal EIN and an agency Type 2 National Provider Identifier (NPI) via NPPES
• Complete mandatory online initial provider training modules and submit a signed summary tracking form
• Upload the completed Adult Health Services Policy Manual and staff rosters to the WHP platform within 90 days of profile creation
• Complete formal Medicaid enrollment via the secure DyP cloud portal to sign your provider agreement

6. Required Documentation

• Active Wyoming Secretary of State corporate registration, Federal EIN, and Type 2 NPI details
• Adult Health/Day Services Policy & Procedure Manual (covering participant intake, health tracking, RN nurse delegation, incident tracking, emergency evacuation layouts, and HIPAA protocols)
• Standardized vital sign observation logs, daily wellness checklist sheets, and client care log files
• Certificates of commercial general liability insurance, property insurance, and workers' compensation coverage
• Personnel folders detailing biometric DCI background clearances, central registry checks, and valid CPR/First Aid certifications

7. Timeline for Approval

The processing pipeline spanning initial corporate registration, architectural/site checks (for center settings), background checks, state HCBS waiver certification, and final Wyoming Medicaid provider database activation typically takes 2 to 4 months.

8. Pre-Application Process

Prospective providers must form an LLC or Corporation via the Wyoming Secretary of State and secure an EIN and Type 2 NPI. If the agency plans to deliver specialized health tasks (such as glucose monitoring assist or specific exercise therapy), they must hire or contract with a Wyoming-licensed Registered Nurse to establish a compliant nurse delegation protocol before launch.

9. Pre-Application Training

Agency managers and aides must pass the state's required initial online module sequences through the WDH learning network. Providers must track and upload signed completion forms.

10. Additional Notes

• Unlicensed wellness aides may support basic health-related tasks only under the formal oversight and written instruction of a Wyoming-licensed Registered Nurse, adhering strictly to state nurse delegation rules
• Vital sign or glucose monitoring logs captured by wellness aides are strictly for health tracking and care plan compliance. Staff are legally prohibited from utilizing data to formulate medical diagnoses or alter medication dosing independently
• Adult day centers must guarantee setting compliance under federal HCBS laws, including offering unhindered access to food/snacks, physical accessibility features, and freedom for clients to move about the facility or choose activities
• Financial auditors routinely audit health observation logs against the authorized Individualized Plan of Care. Daily entries must clearly document that services match the participant's specified wellness maintenance or deterioration-prevention goals

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