equal-access-payment-practices

Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency does not pay all provider types in a timely manner. In addition, the Lead Agency does not pay all provider types prospectively or alternatively does not demonstrate that it is not a generally-accepted practice for all provider types, as required by 98.45(m)(1). (Plan Question 4.4.1a). Please note the Lead Agency has requested a waiver for the requirement to pay prospectively through August 1, 2026. Overall Target Completion Date: 08/01/2026 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 OSSE receives OCC approval of request to temporarily waive the requirement to pay providers prospectively. 11/22/2024 2 OSSE works with District partners to assess the legality of making prospective payments (based on DC statute) and explores options for granting authority to make prospective payments. 09/30/2025 3 OSSE identifies operational and system implications and steps needed to implement proposed solutions. 01/31/2026 4 OSSE develops policies for issuing prospective payments, implements necessary system changes and trains providers on new processes to begin prospective payments. 08/01/2026