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1 Did You Know? Now You Know! An Introduction to Health Care and Long-Term Supports for Children and Youth with Disabilities and/or Special Health Care Needs

2 Five Regional Centers Find the Regional Center Near You

3 Family Voices of Wisconsin A family-led organization focused on health care and community supports for children and youth: 1. Education and information including trainings, fact sheets and newsletters 2. Family leadership activities including Advocacy for Change *Every March in Madison 3. Public policy and systems change activities

4 Did You Know? Now You Know! Goals 1. Systems of support for children with disabilities 2. Private health insurance 3. Medicaid 4. Long-term supports and Medicaid waiver programs 5. Prior authorization and the coordination of services 6. More than health care.

5 Systems of Support

6 Systems of Support What? Funding and Regulation structures Wait lists Why? Understand why programs have eligibility requirements that sometimes seem unfair Know what you can do while you wait

7 How Are Formal Supports Organized? Federal Government State Government Local Systems of Government & Counties Formal Support Systems

8 Ex: Children s Long-Term Support Waiver Federal Rules and Funding Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) State Accountability and Funding WI Department of Health Services (DHS) County Implements Program to families County Waiver Agency

9 Ex: Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Resource Centers Federal Rules and Funding Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Title V Block Grants State Accountability WI Department of Health Services (DHS) Regional Funding Five Regional Centers

10 Ex: Children s Community Options Program No Federal Involvement State Funding WI Department of Health Services (DHS) County Funding and Administration County Waiver Agencies No Need for Citizenship That s a Federal Requirement

11 Wait Lists: A Reality Check There is NOT enough money for the services that people with disabilities need to live in the community. Wait lists exist throughout the state, but they may vary from county to county. Wait lists affect the amount and quality of services received.

12 What Services or Supports Can Have a Wait List in Wisconsin? Can have a wait list CANNOT have a wait list* Children s Community Options Program Formerly the Family Support Program Home and Community-Based Waivers Includes Children s Long-Term Support Waiver Birth to 3 Services Medicaid Card Services Includes dentists and mental health professionals * There may be a delay in receiving these services.

13 Where Can I Get Help While I Wait? Independent living centers Community equipment lending closets Faith communities Service organizations Keep programs informed if you move or have a change in status. National and community resources for one-time needs Be creative Not everything needs a formal solution!

14 W e b L i n k s Wisconsin s Services for Children with Delays or Disabilities: Wisconsin Birth to Three Early Intervention Program: Children s Mental Health Services: Department of Public Instruction, Special Education: dpi.wi.gov/sped

15 Private Health Insurance

16 What? Private Health Insurance Choosing a Health Insurance Plan When to purchase Health Care What is in a Benefits Plan Why? It is important to get the most out of the insurance plan that you are paying for

17 Choosing a Health Insurance Plan What Know your family s needs before you begin your search Questions for My Health Plan or Insurance Company

18 When Do I Buy an Insurance Plan? Open Enrollment: An annual window during which individuals and employees may add or drop their health insurance, or make changes to their coverage. Open Enrollment period for the Marketplace is November 1 December 15* Employers have variable Open Enrollment times Outside open enrollment you need a qualifying life event to buy health insurance Have a baby Get married Lose a job * These dates may change annually. Be sure to check with your insurance carrier.

19 The Benefits Plan: What is It? It defines what is, and what is not covered Insurance will ONLY cover what s written in the Benefits Plan It s a legally binding contract between you and your insurance company

20 What is in Your Benefits Plan? What s covered and not covered, or excluded Who makes medical decisions if you choose to go out of network* *Network: A group of providers that your insurance company works with most often. If your insurance plan includes a network, you may have to pay more to see a provider who isn t in your plan s network. Whether the policy can be automatically renewed or cancelled Contact information if you have a question about the policy Amount of your deductibles, co-pays and co-insurance The appeal process if a claim is denied Which providers are in network* Limits on services and therapies

21 R e s o u r c e s Consumer s Companion to Health Reform and Insurance Partnering with Your Child s Health Plan Questions for My Health Care Plan or Insurance Company Questions for a Mental Health Agency Handouts Click to go to Handouts

22 W e b L i n k s Federal Health Care Marketplace: Covering Wisconsin: Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: oci.wi.gov/pages/consumershome.aspx

23 Medicaid

24 Medicaid What? What is Medicaid Three common sources of Medicaid What Medicaid can pay for Medicaid and your private insurance Why? Being on Medicaid can open other doors Getting the most from the Medicaid Program

25 What s Medicaid? Goal: To provide basic health care services It s called: Katie Beckett, Title 19, BadgerCare Plus, Medical Assistance and MA A federal program Managed and partially funded by individual states Different in every state Wisconsin s Medicaid is handled by the Department of Health Services (DHS)

26 Is My Child Eligible for Medicaid? There are 3 ways to define eligibility for Medicaid* There Are Different Doors to Medicaid 1. Disability (Katie Beckett) Considers Only Child s Income 2. Income (BadgerCare) Considers Family Income Do not need a disability 3. Income & Disability (Supplemental Security Income, SSI) *Proof of citizenship is required for ALL Medicaid programs.

27 Is My Child a Good Fit for the Katie Beckett Program? Your child must have a marked and severe limitation in functioning for at least 1 year Your child s disability must require an institutional level of care This will be assessed every year using the CLTS Functional Screen tool Your child is under the age of 19 Only child's income is considered; not family income and assets Children may also be covered under private insurance

28 Is My Child a Good Fit for BadgerCare Plus? BadgerCare Plus: A health care coverage program for low-income Wisconsin residents. Family income limit based on 306% of the Federal Poverty Level for child eligibility Limit will vary annually To apply, go to ACCESS.wi.gov When can I enroll my child? Any time BadgerCare does not have an open enrollment period

29 Is My Child a Good Fit for SSI? Supplemental Security Income (SSI): A program offered through the Social Security Administration that provides monthly cash benefits and Wisconsin Medicaid to those who qualify. Disability Standard Your child must have a marked and severe limitation in functioning This limitation, or condition, must last for at least 1 year AND Income Standard For children under 18-years old, family income is considered For youth over 18-years old, individual s own income is considered

30 Katie Beckett BadgerCare Plus SSI Child s Age Under 19 Under 19 Under 18 Disability Income Other Factors Meet a level of need (Reviewed by the Disability Determination Bureau) Meet an Institutional Level of Care Only child s income is considered No asset test Families will work with a Katie Beckett consultant when applying A recertification is required annually or whenever there is a significant change No disability consideration Family Income must be lower than 306% of the Federal Poverty Level ($75,276/year for a family of 4) If family income is over 200% FPL ($49,200/year for a family of 4) will result in a premium per child Eligibility criteria look at access to other insurance Coverage could be retroactive for some children Eligibility thresholds are different for adults than for children Meet a level of need (Reviewed by the Disability Determination Bureau) Part of the parent s income and resources are considered for eligibility Certain earned and unearned income is disregarded as part of the calculation of parent s income Once the child turns 18, they no longer count the family s income and assets The disability determination criteria change when moving from childhood to adulthood

31 Healthcare Navigators Adams Columbia Dane Grant Green Green Lake Iowa Kenosha Lafayette Marquette Milwaukee Outagamie Portage Racine Richland Rock Sauk Walworth Waukesha Waupaca Waushara Winnebago Go to:

32 Mandatory Services in Wisconsin s State Medicaid Plan (*red indicates mandatory federal services): Case management services Chiropractic services Dental services *Family planning services *EPSDT (Health Check), including autism treatment services Home and Community-Based Services Waivers (including CLTS) *Home health services or nursing Hospice care *Inpatient hospital services *Inpatient hospital, nursing home Intermediate care facility services Laboratory and X-ray services Drugs listed in Wisconsin s Medicaid drug index Medical supplies and equipment Mental health and psychosocial rehabilitative services *Nurse midwife services *Nursing services Optometric Outpatient hospital services Personal care services Physical and occupational therapy *Physician services Podiatry services Prenatal care coordination Respiratory care services Rural health clinic services Skilled nursing home services Speech, hearing and language disorder Substance abuse services Transportation to obtain medical care

33 Mental Health Services Covered by Medicaid Medicaid covers a variety of supports, services and medications for children with mental health or behavioral health challenges: Visits with private or community-based mental health providers County-administered, mental health programs For children with more complex mental health, behavioral or substance abuse needs Coordinated Services Teams (CST): Wraparound program intensive, holistic care planning Comprehensive Community Services (CCS): Community-based supports and services Family is an important team member as treatment and service plans are made HealthCheck Other Services (HCOS): An option to cover mental health services not typically covered by Medicaid card, like residential or day treatment programs

34 What Can the Medicaid Card Pay for? Diapers for children over 4-years old Medical transportation Over-the-counter medications* Services needed due to medical necessity including: Mental Health Services Personal Care Services Behavioral Therapy * Health Check Other Services may need to be used to access services.

35 Respite Care vs. Personal Care: What s the Difference? Respite Care Services Short-term relief or time off from caregiving responsibilities for parents and families Can be provided at home or in the community Paid for by state and county programs including CCOP and CLTS Waivers Personal Care Services Assists a child with daily-living activities like feeding, toileting, bathing and dressing MUST be provided in the home Paid for as a Medicaid Card benefit

36 What if Your Child has Both Medicaid and Private Insurance? Medicaid is the Payer of Last Resort! All other insurance plans pay claims first Medicaid will only pay claims that private insurance has formally denied All services MUST be billed to private insurance first, or Medicaid will NOT pay Medicaid can cover private insurance co-pays Medicaid can cover additional therapies and services for your child above those covered by your private health plan

37 Resources to Learn More about Medicaid ABC for Health Helps clients resolve coverage questions and navigate multi-payer questions. Aging and Disability Resource Center Unbiased information on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability; age 17 ½ and older. Five Regional Centers Medicaid Handbook Wisconsin First Step Specialists who can help get answers, find services, and connect you to community resources. Their services are free and private. The benefits plan for Medicaid. It gives useful information on covered services. Assists parents in finding resources for their children with special needs, from birth to age 21.

38 R e s o u r c e s Katie Beckett Brochure & Consultant Lists Mandatory Services in the State Health Plan Personal Care Services and Medicaid Medicaid and Transportation to a Medical Appointment Autism / Behavioral Treatment Services FAQ Supplemental Security Income What you should know before applying for SSI for your child HealthCheck Other Services A Step by Step Guide to Accessing Services through HealthCheck Diapers/Incontinence Supplies for Families in Medicaid HMO Diapers/Incontinence Supplies and Medicaid Handouts Click to go to Handouts

39 W e b L i n k s Katie Beckett Program: Forward Health: Wisconsin Medicaid: SSI (Supplemental Security Income for Children):

40 Children s Long-Term Support Medicaid Waivers

41 Children s Long-Term Support Medicaid Waivers What? Eligibility CLTS Functional Screen What do they provide What are Outcomes Why? Knowing how to apply can streamline the process If eligible, these programs can reduce stress on families

42 Is My Child Eligible for Long-Term Supports? CLTS Waivers require the child to be living with his/her family Like the Katie Beckett Program, the child must meet the institutional * level of care in one of three areas: Physical disabilities Developmental disabilities Severe emotional disabilities A parental cost share is placed on a sliding fee scale Ensures that cost is based on family income *The institutional level of care is the same standard used to access Medicaid through the Katie Beckett program. This is determined using the CLTS Functional Screen.

43 How to Enroll in Children s Long-Term Supports County Human/Social Services Department Contact your Regional Center to get the number Compass Wisconsin: Threshold Counties: Adams, Columbia, Dane, Green, Jackson, Jefferson, Kenosha, LaCrosse, Lafayette, Marquette, Monroe, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha Families in these areas can go directly to

44 Rosy vs. Realistic: Completing the CLTS Functional Screen Ben can dress himself independently. vs. vs. Realistic Ben can dress himself independently about one day a week, if I have the right clothes out for him. Mikayla can communicate her needs to me. vs. Most of the time, people who aren t familiar with Mikayla do not know what she wants or can t understand her words or signs. Functional Screen

45 CLTS Functional Screen: A Reality Check CLTS Functional Screen: A tool that determines a child s functional eligibility for programs. You have the right to appeal the decision if your child does not meet the eligibility standards Your child may repeat the functional screen in the future Changes in needs or abilities as your child gets older You have the right to ask for the functional screen to be done for your child Even if the screener doesn t think that your child will qualify Remember

46 What Are Long-Term Supports? Long-Term Supports: Programs and services that help an individual live in the community. Some Examples: Adaptive aides Home modifications Parent training and education Peer supports Respite Specialized equipment Vehicle modifications

47 Long-Term Support Programs Programs for Children Children s Community Options Program (CCOP) Children s Long-Term Support Waivers (CLTS) Programs for Adults Family Care Include, Respect, I Self- Direct (IRIS) Legacy Waivers

48 What Outcomes do I Want for My Child? Outcome: A statement that reflects the values, goals and expectations of your child and family. Think about what you want your child to achieve, accomplish or learn in the next six months, year or longer What are your fondest dreams for your child? What do you find most challenging about your child s condition? What Are Outcomes?

49 R e s o u r c e s Children s Community Options Program (CCOP) Comparing the Children s COP and Children s Long-Term Supports Completing a Functional Screen (Rosy vs. Realistic) Finding and Funding Respite Care for Your Child Mental Health Fact Sheet Series What Are Outcomes Handouts Click to go to Handouts

50 W e b L i n k s Children s Long Term Support (CLTS) Waivers: DHS Medicaid Waivers Manual (Allowable Services Covered by Medicaid Waivers, list starting on page 15): CompassWisconsin: Threshold: Family Care: IRIS:

51 Prior Authorization & Coordination of Services

52 Prior Authorization & Coordination of Services What? Who approves prior authorizations What is medical necessity Duplication of service How to appeal a decision Why? Denial of services is upsetting

53 Who Approves a Prior Authorization? Prior Authorization (PA): A written request between Medicaid and the health care provider asking to explain why a service is medically necessary before Medicaid can approve payment. Dedicated staff at the Department of Health Services review PAs Staff specialize in different area of disability Decisions on PAs are individualized Staff may request extra information to help make a decision PAs include the time period and amount of services to be approved

54 What s Medical Necessity? Wisconsin Definition of Medical Necessity

55 Avoiding Duplication of Services Educational Necessity Medical Necessity The PA must show that these two goals are different Medicaid will check Medicaid will request a copy of the IEP with the PA Medicaid will NOT pay for a service that is already being provided at school A good check because schools also bill Medicaid for services

56 Let s Practice! Is this a Duplication of Services? Community-Based: Physical Therapy Goal IEP: Judy will independently transfer herself to the toilet and in and out of the bathtub, bed and car. Treatment: Improve muscle and trunk strength Judy will move independently throughout the school building using a walker and attend classes on time. Treatment: Gait training with a walker in empty and crowded hallways

57 Let s Practice! Is this a Duplication of Services? Speech and Language Goal Community-Based: IEP: Eduardo will improve speech intelligibility. Treatment: Specific bilabial therapy (two-lip consonants, b, p, m and w) Eduardo will be understood by his teachers. Treatment: Work on diction and production of specific consonants

58 Let s Practice! Is this a Duplication of Services? Occupational Therapy Goal Community-Based: IEP: Keesha will strengthen and relearn how to use her right hand following surgery. Treatment: Mobility exercise and ongoing caregiver training Keesha will independently complete classroom assignments using adapted writing instruments. Treatment: Use of a weighted pencil, positioning adaptations and therapeutic techniques to improve coordination

59 How Can I Appeal a PA Denial? Medicaid recipients can request a Fair Hearing from the state A Fair Hearing is NOT going to court and you do NOT need an attorney Often done as a phone meeting You can have someone participate to support you Write a letter directly to Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Hearings and Appeals Complete the request using the form found on the DHS web site Important Reminder: Respond ONLY to the reason for the denial as it s written in the letter that you received

60 Coordinating Your Child s Health Care It Takes a Team!

61 R e s o u r c e s Insurance and Medicaid Prior Authorization Appealing a Medicaid Denial ABC for Health s Advocate s Guide to Fair Hearings School-Based and Community-Based Services Finding the Right Doctor Making the Most of Doctor s Appointments TIPS Partnering with Your Child s Provider Quality Heath Care for Children with Special Health Care Needs Definition of Family Centered Care A Medical Home-What Should I Expect from My Doctor Handouts Click to go to Handouts

62 W e b L i n k s Family Voices training on Care Coordination: Medical Home Portal: Wisconsin Medical Home Initiative: National Center for Family Professional Partnerships:

63 More Than Health Care

64 More Than Health Care What? Dream, Imagine, Create Advocacy Why? It s not all about programs

65 What do You Want to do When You Grow Up? Dream with your child Imagine different possibilities Take opportunities Use teachable moments Role play Create experiences Extra curricular activities Community activities Leadership activities Plan for the future Build skills for independence

66 Advocacy Leads to a Bright Future Knowing your child s dreams and goals will help you to be an advocate and, if necessary, a voice for your child In the emergency room With your insurance company At the school IEP meeting

67 Your Voice is Powerful Be an effective advocate Speak up and share your opinions You are knowledgeable! Don t worry about what you don t know Use your experiences in your advocacy It s very powerful Choose an issue that you feel passionate about Family Leadership

68 R e s o u r c e s Creating a Vision for the Future Parenting a Child with Special Needs The Dance of Partnership You Are an Advocate for Your Child What Will It Take? Become a Negotiator! Handouts Click to go to Handouts

69 W e b L i n k s Family Voices Advocacy Tools and Resources: Family Voices Family Leadership Resources: Leading Together (list of family leadership opportunities):

70 70

71 Other Online Series from Family Voices of Wisconsin What s After High School? A broad overview of the transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs. Topics include the role of schools, long-term supports, transitioning to adult health care, legal options and the fundamentals of self-determination. What's After High School? Coordinating Your Child s Health Care A three-module training series that explains the importance of having coordinated care, a medical home and integrated health care for every child. Tools, like the Shared Plan of Care, are also discussed and ideas for maintaining this plan are given. These 3 online module are highly interactive with family-centered ideas, videos, tools and resources. Care Coordination

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