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HCBSPAP239 - Residential Habilitation - Updated orientation program subjects
Blue Cross of Idaho·ID · PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab)·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jul 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross of Idaho revised their residential habilitation policy (HCBS239) to update the orientation program subjects required for direct service staff. The policy now includes additional training requirements that must be completed within six months of employment, covering areas like instructional techniques, behavior management, feeding, communication, and mobility.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams. This is an administrative policy change affecting residential habilitation provider training requirements, not billing procedures. Providers using HCPCS S5140 for foster care services should ensure their staff meet the updated orientation and training requirements to maintain compliance.