1. Program Definition and Services

Home Health Services in Wyoming provide short-term, medically necessary clinical care to children and adults recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or managing chronic conditions. The program aims to help maintain individuals with disabilities in the community, averting the need for long-term services and supports. Services include:

• In-Home Personal Care: Individual support in the participant’s residence (Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Medical Social Work, Home Health Aide support, Patient/Caregiver Education, Chronic Disease Management, Post-Surgical Care, and IV Therapy)
• Residential Personal Care: Supervision and care under an approved medical Plan of Care (Health Status Reassessment, Medication Management, Care Coordination, Wound Care, and supervised Home Health Aide personal assistance)

2. Regulations

The program is governed by the following regulations:

• Wyoming Administrative Rules  (Licensure) and Chapter 9 (Program Administration)  Home Health Agency Rules (Medical)
• Wyoming Administrative Rules  (Medicaid Home Health Services Guidelines)
• Federal Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Regulations under Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations

3. Licensing or Certification

Providers must be approved by the Wyoming Department of Health's Healthcare Licensing and Surveys (HLS) subdivision, enroll as an active Medicaid provider, and follow all federal Conditions of Participation and state health facility requirements.

4. Responsible State Agency

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) specifically the Healthcare Licensing and Surveys (HLS) subdivision and the Division of Healthcare Financing (Wyoming Medicaid) are responsible for reviewing applications, conducting facility surveys, and certifying home health services providers.

5. Application Process

The application process is conducted through the Wyoming Department of Health's health facility licensure portal and the electronic Wyoming Medicaid Provider Enrollment Portal. Providers must submit forms online to initiate the application and credentialing process.

6. Required Documentation

While specific documentation requirements vary based on the target program or waiver, providers typically need to submit:

• Proof of compliance with state facility safety, background clearance, and operational rules
• State Home Health Agency License and CMS-approved accreditation certificates (CHAP, ACHC, or Joint Commission) if applicable
• Comprehensive Agency Policies and Procedures Manual (including Plan of Care creation, clinical documentation rules, and infection protocols)
• Staff qualifications, active professional licenses (RN, PT, OT, SLP, LPN), and training records
• Proof of comprehensive general, professional, and malpractice liability insurance

7. Timeline for Approval

The exact timeline for approval fluctuates based on agency capacity and survey scheduling. Providers must secure a provisional license, complete preliminary requirements, and then undergo an unannounced state health survey once treating active patients to earn permanent certification.

8. Pre-Application Process

Prospective providers must complete specific foundation tasks before applying. They must establish their business entity with the Wyoming Secretary of State, open commercial accounts, secure an Employer Identification Number (EIN), and obtain a Type 2 National Provider Identifier (NPI).

9. Pre-Application Training

The state requires administrative and clinical leadership to meet strict onboarding and competency guidelines. Access to mandatory electronic billing systems, prior authorization portals (such as Telligen's QualiTrac), and state compliance systems is granted once preliminary paperwork is successfully reviewed.

10. Additional Notes

• Providers must ensure that all home health clinical workflows are overseen by a qualified physician or Registered Nurse, with all service plans updated and reviewed at least every 60 days
• In-Home Personal Care and skilled interventions (including LPN nursing services supervised by an RN) must be provided directly by the certified agency's employed or contracted personnel
• All direct care staff and agency administrators must conduct mandatory criminal background clearances and fingerprint screenings prior to client interaction
• Providers must maintain highly detailed, clinical records of face-to-face visits for Medicaid documentation, prior authorization, and billing verification

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