Common Issues, Model Comments & State Samples for HCBS Transition Plans: A Tool for Continued Advocacy

Executive Summary

Advocacy on State Transition Plans for compliance with the recent HCBS regulations on community settings is ongoing from comments on draft and final plans to implementation issues and plan revisions. This document identifies common issues in transition plans, model comments for those issues, and a compilation of comments from other advocates on those topics.  This information should make it easier for advocates to identify problems in a state transition plan, make comments, and advocate for meaningful implementation of the HCBS regulations in their state.