We have been receiving reports from health advocates that CMS has rejected NM HSD 1115 Waiver "Centennial Care", due to a lack of Tribal Consultation and non-compliance with transparency rules.
This was a verbal announcement by CMS Secretary Tribal Advisory Council STAC. This announcement was verified by Ken Lucero, but as too what it means next that not clear. According to other health advocates CMS could only oppose part of the waiver and allow the rest of the waiver to proceed.
After contacting CMS Dallas office we found out that there is no official written statement yet from either CMS or NM HSD regarding the announced rejection, and that Cindy Man is currently in talks with Julie Weinberg on NM HSD s next steps.
What all this actually means for us is unknown but Mat Kennicot from HSD has stated that there will probably be another round of input sessions and tribal consultations.
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