Electronic Visit Verification

What is EVV?

EVV stands for Electronic Visit Verification. Electronic Visit Verification is a method used to verify in-home services for consumers. The system will assist in quality service provision and reporting integrity.

The 21st Century CURES Act, signed into law in 2016, requires that States set up an EVV system to verify that services for all Medicaid-funded personal care and home healthcare services occurred.

The new requirements for EVV will not change where and how these services are delivered. All states must implement EVV for personal care services by January 2020 and home health care services by January 2023.

For more information visit :

California Department of Developmental services Official Website

What do you need to know?

What is Wellsky?

Wellsky is the company's selected third-party EVV compliance and digital timekeeping application software.

What are the 6 data point elements that EVV is required to collect?

The 6 data points are:

Type of Service
Individual receiving the service
Date of Service
Location of Service
Individual providing the service
Begin and end times of service

What state and federal mandates does this software have to comply with?

Wellsky is compliant with the 21st Century CURES Act, signed into law in 2016 which requires all states to set up an EVV system and capture the 6 data point elements. To learn more about the mandate, click here to visit the Department of Developmental Service (DDS) website.

What do I (the Consumer / Consumer family) need to do?

As the first step, consumer families will need to submit an EVV Consent form to Imperial Valley Respite. This form is needed to participate and be in compliance with the EVV mandate.

What is the Deadline for mandatory use of the digital timekeeping Application?

January 1st, 2022

Is Imperial Valley Respite the only company doing EVV?

No, per state and federal mandates all Respite companies in the state of California must be in compliance by January 1st, 2022.