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What background checks are completed on Attendant applicants?
CDCN will complete the following background checks on attendant applicants: 1. Criminal History Record Name Search People convicted of barrier crimes cannot be hired to work in the Virginia Consumer-Directed Services Program. CDCN will request a check of records from the Virginia State Police for the applicant. The police will inform CDCN if the individual […]
What is a barrier crime?
Virginia laws define barrier crimes as crimes that prevent a person who has been convicted of certain crimes from working with at-risk groups such as children, the elderly, and persons with intellectual disabilities.
Can the Employer hire someone who has been convicted of a barrier crime?
No. If the Criminal History Record Check finds the Attendant has been convicted of a barrier crime, the Attendant cannot receive Medicaid payment to work for you
What is the LEIE?
The List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) is a database maintained by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG). This database contains names of people who have been convicted of crimes related to Medicare or Medicaid programs, patient abuse, and actions taken by a state licensing authority. These people […]
How often will CDCN conduct LEIE background checks?
CDCN will conduct an LEIE background check on all new attendants and on every attendant at least once a month to comply with federal law.
What happens if an Attendant’s name appears on an LEIE background check?
Medicaid payments cannot be made to an excluded person who is named in the LEIE database.
How will I know if an Attendant has been excluded from participation in federal health care programs?
CDCN will mail or email you a letter if any attendant is denied employment due to being listed in the federal LEIE database.
What is the Virginia Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services Central Registry?
The DSS Child Protective Services (CPS) Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry contains information on people who have findings of child abuse or neglect made by a local Department of Social Services office within the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Centra/ Registry Release of Information Form is needed to search the CPS Central Registry.
Can I hire someone who has a finding of child abuse or neglect?
If the Participant is a minor (17 years old or younger) and a CPS Central Registry record check finds that the Attendant has a record of child abuse or neglect, the Attendant cannot receive Medicaid payment to work for you. This Central Registry record check will be performed only if the Participant is a minor.
Can the finding of a Virginia State Police Criminal History check be appealed?
If an attendant fails a Virginia State Police Criminal History check, he or she must appeal the decision directly with the Virginia Department of State Police. Manager Central Criminal Records Exchange Virginia Department of State Police P.O. Box 27472 Richmond, VA 23261-7472 www.VSP.Virginia.gov (804) 674-2000