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Announcements & info related to Homemaker Notice of Intent (HNOI) and Provider Contracting with ASAPs Home Archives About Homemaker NOI About this website Categories Announcements Documentation FY 2017 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 Job Aids See More Archives August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 October 2015 March 2015 June 2014 May 2014 September 2013 June 2013 Pages About Homemaker NOI About this website: MassHealth Enrollment Documentation - Frail Elder Waiver NOI - Note regarding Unit Rate Calculation page in Provider Application Please be aware that all existing providers need to register in the new system, and complete the application in its entirety. There is text in section 2. Unit Rate Calculation, shown below, that may be confusing if you missed the recent webinar trainings: This language is not applicable to existing providers who are completing an application in the new NOI system for the first time - your application must have all responses complete in order to be submitted, including the unit rate calculation page. Posted on 08/15/2016 in Announcements , FY 2017 | Permalink NOI Upgrade Training - question follow ups Please see our responses below to questions that we could not answer during our training webinar on 7/26/16: Q: What is the difference between travel expense and travel stipend? A: A stipend is a set amount regardless of actual cost - + or – the stipend amount. For example, a per mile rate of $.45 per mile is considered a stipend. The actual cost per mile may be higher or lower, but the employee is reimbursed the $.45 per mile. Travel expenses would include the total amount traveled in miles plus any other related expenses. The total reimbursable amount is unknown until the travel has been concluded. Q: Regarding the Certificate Of Insurance (2 questions) Does someone have to be "named" on COI? We deal with multiple ASAP's, do we need a COI for each one and their location? A: The current policy should be attached to the NOI application. The ASAP will provide any necessary instruction on COI once there is an agreement to contract. Posted on 08/01/2016 | Permalink NOI Upgrade Training 7/26/16 - copy of presentation & recording link The first of two training webinars for providers was held on Tuesday July 26, 2016. Copy of PowerPoint presentation: Download NOI Upgrade - Provider Training 7-26-16 Link to Webinar recording: NOI-recording-072616 Posted on 07/26/2016 in Announcements , FY 2017 | Permalink 7/25/16- Updated NOI Instructions for Providers The document below is an updated version of the Homemaker Notification of Intent Instructions for users of the upgraded NOI system going live on August 1, 2016 for existing providers. Download Homemaker Notification of Intent Instructions v.1.45 7-25-16 [*note: document had minor edits to unit rate criteria instructions on 7/25/16] Posted on 07/20/2016 in Announcements , Documentation , FY 2017 | Permalink Important Notice: Upcoming Changes to the NOI Provider Contracting System As of August 1, 2016, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs will implement an upgrade to the current online NOI Provider Contracting System. The upgrade includes sought-after enhancements that will increase efficiency for all parties. The new NOI Provider Contracting System offers several improvements, including: Easier navigation and improved user interface NOI “open” period will be greatly expanded, unavailable only when the system is undergoing maintenance. Providers can update their information anytime the system is available. Virtually the entire process, from application to contract execution and amendments, can be completed online. To implement the new system, all current providers must register and complete an application on or after August 1, 2016, no later than September 1, 2016. No provider information from the current system will be brought into the new NOI System. New bidders may access the new NOI System after September 1, 2016. Previously approved providers will not be re-evaluated, but still must register and submit an application in order to use the new NOI. Training for the new NOI Provider Contracting System will be conducted by webinar. All providers must attend one of the sessions. The webinars will be recorded and made available online upon completion. Training Sessions: New NOI System Training for Providers Tuesday, July 26, 2016 -- 10am – 12noon Thursday July 28, 2016 -- 2pm – 4pm The content for these webinars will be identical- it is not necessary to attend both. Webinar information for both training sessions: Web link: https://www.freeconferencecall.com/join/ag Dial in : (712)-775-7031 Access Code: 745-027-255 User guides and other documentation will be available prior to the training webinars. Please check this website often for any announcements, including possible changes in schedule. Posted on 06/24/2016 in Announcements , FY 2017 | Permalink NOI Closed as of June 1, 2016; New NOI Coming Soon This post relates to the upcoming implementation of the new NOI application. The new NOI will have many improvements over the current system, and all parties will be notified of training opportunities in the near future. The projected start date for the new NOI is August 1, 2016. Please consult this blog for training times, and in case there are any changes in the schedule. To prepare for the new NOI in August, the current system will be closed as of June 1, 2016. No applications will be accepted between June 1 and August 1, while the new NOI system is being tested. Please note that all current/interested providers will need to submit an application using the new NOI in August, as no prior information is being migrated to the new system. Previously approved providers will not be re-evaluated, but still must register and submit an application in order to use the new NOI. Posted on 05/31/2016 in Announcements | Permalink FY 2016 Homemaker Notice of Intent (NOI) Schedule & Announcement On November 2, 2015 the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) plans to open the FY2016 Homemaker Notice of Intent (NOI) to Contract process. The Homemaker NOI is the process Home Care agencies must complete if they are interested in contracting with the State’s network of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) to provide Homemaker and Personal Care services through the State Home Care program. The FY2016 Homemaker NOI Application, Instructions and Guidance Documents can be found on: https://noi.800ageinfo.com . Announcements regarding the FY2016 NOI process will be posted to this website ( http://hnoi-announce.800ageinfo.com ). ** UPDATED DOCUMENTS TO BE POSTED BY WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2015** Home Care agencies that previously completed the online Homemaker NOI process and appear on the Listing of Current Providers do not need to complete the FY16 Homemaker NOI Application again this year. However, you will need to confirm/update your corporate data within your approved Application if any data has changed . If a Provider’s information is staying the same, no action needs to be taken. Application Open: November 2, 2015 Application Close: TBA; EOEA will be leaving the NOI Application open as long as possible. EOEA reserves the right to close the Application period at any time to conduct system and/or document updates. Application Review Period: 45 days from Submission Date/Re-Submission Date During the review period, we ask that providers refrain from contacting EOEA or ASAPs regarding the status of their Application. Each provider that has completed the Application will be notified within the Application review period as to whether or not the Application has been approved. EOEA will be leaving the NOI Application open as long as possible. EOEA reserves the right to close the Application period at any time to conduct system and/or document updates. Any Application that has been submitted prior to the closing will be reviewed and either approved or rejected. We will keep rejected NO...