What is Electronic Visit Verification?
A: Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) is an electronic system used by caregivers to clock in and out. It electronically documents the precise time a service delivery visit begins and ends. Arizona requires EVV for Medicaid funded home and community-based services provided through the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and managed care organizations (MCO). […]
When did this start? I’ve never heard of EVV before.
A: Starting January 30, 2022, caregivers must use EVV for each shift. The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) selected Sandata as the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) vendor.
What if I am unable to clock in/out for such as one of the following reasons:
A: When issues arise and you are unable to clock in/out, an adjustment to the shift or a manual time entry will need to be made by the CDCN administrative team. Please call CDCN to resolve the error in a timely manner, in order to prevent a delay in payment. The caregiver’s manual time entries […]
What if I submit time on a paper timesheet?
A: All caregivers must submit time through an approved EVV option. EVV will be your new timesheet. Paper timesheets will only be accepted for Dates of Service up to the EVV launch date (January 30, 2022).
I submit time on the web portal. Can I still do that?
A: No. All time must be submitted through EVV. EVV is your new timesheet. The only exceptions will be for sick time, portal to portal time, and training time which will be submitted on paper.
What are the approved EVV options I can use to submit my time?
A: There are three approved ways to submit EVV shifts:
Are there free cell phones available for EVV?
A: Cell phones may be provided to caregivers by the state. The state may also furnish a Fixed Visit Verification Device in approved circumstances.
Will there be information sessions where I can get more information?
A: AHCCCS is planning to host multiple information sessions for members and caregivers in the near future. Please continue to refer to the AHCCCS website for the most updated information. We also encourage you to subscribe to the email notification list to receive updated information on the EVV initiative, including outreach and training information. The […]
Will I get paid faster using the mobile app?
A: Using the mobile app does not change your pay schedule. It does however, reduce common errors found on paper timesheets that can delay your pay, so you are more likely to be paid on time.
How much does it cost to download the mobile app?
A: The mobile app is free to download.