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The October 1 deadline is still in place with some changes! A Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) policy clarification has been issued stating that a transition period for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) will take place from October 1- January 1, 2020.  During this period, providers will still be reimbursed if they do not…

  Hello,   BIAA invites you to participate in an international survey conducted by a leading global biopharmaceutical company Ipsen and Carenity, an online patient community dedicated to people living with chronic conditions, to better understand the experiences of patients (and caregivers) receiving botulinum toxin type A injections.   If you or a family member/loved…

DMAS will implement EVV for Agency and Consumer Directed personal care, respite care, and companion services that originate or conclude in the member’s home beginning October 1, 2019. What is Electronic Visit Verification? Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) systems are technology-based systems that electronically record when attendants begin and end providing services to individuals who have…

Caregiving Spouses or Partners of a TBI Survivor are invited to participate in a brief research study being conducted by a clinical psychology doctoral student (PsyD) from Loyola University Maryland. We are looking to better understand the unique experience of burden that many spousal caregivers face following TBI, so that caregivers at greatest risk can…

View an interesting article and study results regarding using GPS devises and our brain functioning.

A bipartisan pair of U.S. senators on Monday released a previously undisclosed list of more than 400 nursing homes under consideration for placement on the federal government’s roster of properties with serious quality issues. Read the full articles and view the list.

We’re kicking off member appreciation month with a special member spotlight AND a one-month-only incentive to join. Lauren is the daughter of a TBI survivor, mother of two, and lives in Chesapeake! When asked about why she joined BIAV as a member, she said, “I know that coming together as a community can be one…

The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities is conducting a survey about the experiences of siblings of individualswith disabilities. By taking this survey, you can help us learn more aboutneeded supports for siblings of individuals with disabilities. This onlinesurvey will take no more than 20-30 minutes to complete.You are eligible to take this survey if: you…

Everyone with a CCC Plus Medicaid Waiver has chosen a Managed Care Organization or MCO, and you have been assigned a support coordinator from the MCO.  Many individuals who have the CCC Plus Medicaid Waiver are experiencing a cut in their Personal Care Hours. Personal care (attendant care) services fund a one on one person…

On April 6, BIAV presented our Legislator of the Year, Weinstock, and Legacy Awards. Read more about our deserving winners here.