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1 Medicaid-CHIP State Dental Association Silver Tsunami MARY E. FOLEY, MPH Executive Director Medicaid-CHIP State Dental Association 2013 National Oral Health Conference April 2013
2 MSDA Who We Are Directors, managers and staff of state Medicaid and Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Oral Health Programs Individuals and groups who collaborate or have an interest in Medicaid and CHIP Oral Health Programs and their beneficiaries
3 Medicaid-CHIP State Dental Association Vision: All Medicaid and Children s Health Insurance Program beneficiaries receive quality oral health care services. Mission: To develop and promote evidence-based Medicaid/Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) oral health best practices and policies through innovative collaboration with a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
4 Understanding Oral Healthcare Delivery in Medicaid Adults and Elders
5 Triple aim slide? 5
6 GOAL: To assure oral health in pregnant women. Strategy: Triple Aim Improve Population Health Assure Quality Health Care Reduce - Control Per Capita Cost
7 Stakeholders of Healthcare Delivery
8 Roles and Responsibilities Medicaid and CHIP Program Administrators Program administration Eligibility Financing Coverage-Benefits Provider Network Evaluation 8
9 Program Administration Single state agency Varies by state Education Transportation Data collection and management Reporting-CMS Form 416 Policy development 9
10 Basic Eligibility Requirement Financial Income and resources Non-financial State residence Citizen or qualified alien Social Security Number Assignment of rights to medical support and payment
11 Medicaid Eligibility Criteria Target populations Low-income Disabled Aged Blind Pregnant women Children Single parents Varies by state States have discretion and control over their programs
12 State Level Financing Issues Formulas- Federal and State Economic environment State budgets Medicaid spending is the largest or second largest item in virtually every State budget 12
13 Drivers Benefits Provider rates Co-Pays Eligibility
14 Coverage Mandatory Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Program [EPSDT] Optional Adult Dental and Dentures 14
15 Payer Models Fee for Service Managed Care Hybrid Models Cost-based Reimbursement FQHC Encounter Rates Title V Agencies 15
16 Cost Sharing Cost sharing: [Co-payments] Maximum allowable charge Exclusions from cost sharing Children under age 18 Pregnant women Institutionalized individuals Emergency services Family planning services No provider may deny services due to inability to pay 16
17 Provider Networks Private Safety-net Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) Hospitals Public Dental clinics Dental and dental hygiene schools Other non-dental providers School-based health centers School-based oral health programs Title V sponsored programs 17
18 Snapshot of State Programs Do states cover dental services for pregnant women? If so, does the state have a managed care arrangement?
19 Alaska States with Medicaid Dental Benefits for Adults (Includes Pregnant Women) DC Hawaii
20 Alaska States with Medicaid Adult Dental Benefits by MCO Status DC Hawaii MCO Adult MCO
21 Strategies Identify potential dual eligibles (Medicare and Medicaid) Assist with Medicaid enrollment Proactively coordinate with Medicaid dental program managers Participate in Medicaid and Medicare policy development Inform Educate Align policies and protocols Improve access; improve health care; improve health; and lower costs
22 Contact Information Mary E. Foley Executive Director, Medicaid-CHIP State Dental Association 4411 Connecticut Ave. NW Suite 104 Washington DC Phone:
23 U.S. National Oral Health Alliance Fifth Leadership Colloquium Financing Oral Health: Public Programs Mary E. Foley, MPH Executive Director Medicaid-CHIP State Dental Association April 2-3 rd, 2013 Atlanta, GA
24 Financing Oral Health: A Health Systems Approach U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Stronger linkages and interconnectivity needed. 24
25 Better Care, Better Health, Lower Costs Population Health Experience Of Care Per Capita Cost CMS Triple Aim
26 Medicare Healthcare Delivery for Seniors 65+, Disabled and ESRD Statutory Dental Exclusion Section 1862 (a)(12) of the Social Security Act states, "where such expenses are for services in connection with the care, treatment, filling, removal, or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting teeth, except that payment may be made under part A in the case of inpatient hospital services in connection with the provision of such dental services if the individual, because of his underlying medical condition and clinical status or because of the severity of the dental procedure, requires hospitalization in connection with the provision of such services." It s time to reopen the conversation and expand oral healthcare to Medicare beneficiaries.
27 Medicaid and CHIP Costs 15% Total U.S. Healthcare Spending 9.00% 8.00% Federal Output 8.1% $450 $400 $350 Total Medicaid and CHIP Spending $406B 7.00% 6.00% $300 $274B 5.00% 4.00% 3.00% Federal Output $250 $200 $150 $132B Total 2010 Medicaid Spending Total 2010 CHIP Spending 2.00% 1.4% $ % $50 $3B $8B $11B 0.00% $0 FY1970 FY2010 State Federal Total 76 Million Beneficiaries * 68 Million Medicaid * 8 Million CHIP
28 Enrollment and Medicaid Spending
29 Medicaid Spending, Cost Containment and Cost Shifting Levers Eligibility Benefits Cost-sharing (CHIP) Provider payments
30 Medicaid Eligibility Federal Mandates 2010 Low-income children and their parents Pregnant women Individuals with disabilities Individuals ages 65 and over Income levels: Children < age 6= 133% of FPL Children age 6 and older=100% FPL (Lower income thresholds) FPL=$18,310 for family of 3 Differs for other categories 2014 PPACA* Low-income children and their parents Raises eligibility for children ages 6-9 in 20 states Pregnant women Individuals with disabilities Individuals ages 65 and over Low-income adults who do not fall into one of these categories (by 2014 or earlier at state option)* *Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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32 Medicaid Enrollment Million Beneficiaries 33 Million Children 1/3 of all US children 11 Million Low-income with disabilities 6 Million Low-income seniors/long-term care *Originally in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) H.R and PPACA Additional 32 Million Maintenance of Effort (MOE) State eligibility policies must remain in place until 2014 or until state Exchanges are fully operational-for adults For children until 2019 New formula for eligibility modified adjusted gross income IT systems modifications
33 State Medicaid Spending New Administrative Models Historically fee-for-service and in-house administration Changing to HMOs, MCOs, TPAs, Hybrid Increased complexity in state programs Contracting with 1 or more MCOs Dental carve outs Subcontracting for administration of dental Increase in use of risk-based models
34 Public Health Systems function as the Safety-net for Delivery Systems Need to be Better Linked and Interconnected with Healthcare Delivery
35 Programs are only as strong as the policies and financing mechanisms in place to support them.. Health Reform -> Opportunity to Rebuild and Strengthen US Health Systems
36 Acknowledgement Primary Reference for this Presentation Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) Report to the Congress on Medicaid and CHIP, March 2011 Available at
37 Can States Strengthen Oral Health? Mary E. Foley, RDH, MPH MSDA Executive Director Association of Health Care Journalists Conference Friday, March 15 th, 2013
38 Objectives To increase understanding of the systems that affect oral health and oral health care To increase knowledge and understanding of state and federal health programs To understand differences between various state and federal health programs To identify other key partners To identify opportunities for healthcare improvement through strategic systems linkages
39 Can States Strengthen Oral Health?
40 Health Systems
41 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Policy and Funding Care and Community All overlap in interests- BUT FEW CONNECT! 41
42 Healthcare Delivery Systems 42 Public Health Systems Source for Slides:
43 Delivery System Failure >> Safety-net Public Health Systems
44 Cracks in Public Health System Programs are only as good as the policies that support them. Funding limits sustainability.
45 Create Health Systems Linkages
46 CARE Crossing the Quality Chasm: The IOM Health Care Quality Initiative and To Err is Human
47 Six Aims for Improvement Safe: avoiding injuries to patients them. Effective: providing services based on scientific knowledge Patient-centered: providing care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values Timely: reducing waits and sometimes harmful delays Efficient: avoiding waste Equitable: providing care that does not vary in quality
48 FINANCING
49 Policy. Foundation of all Programs
50 Policy Programs are only as good as the policies that support them.
51 Oral Health Care Delivery System Public and Private EDUCATORS PROVIDERS POLICY MAKERS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS PAYERS PHILANTHROPY INDUSTRY CONSUMERS
52 Public Programs: Medicaid and CHIP 76 Million Total Beneficiaries Medicaid $406 B Program 68 M Enrollees 33 M Children (under age 19) 11 M Low-income with disabilities 6 M Low-income seniors/long-term care Eligibility: 100% FPL CHIP $11 B Program 8 M Children Pregnant women and adults But- impose waiting periods and enrollment caps Income levels higher 89% were at or below 200% FPL 8% % FPL 1.8% above 250% FPL MACPAC Report June 2011
53 Dental Coverage in Medicaid Comprehensive for children- EPSDT Under the ACA-Estimated 5.3 M additional children Optional coverage for adults will continue Adult dental not included as part of essential benefits package offered in state Exchanges MACPAC Report June 2011
54 Covered Services Federal Role: Establish the Law EPSDT for children defined under statute- mandatory benefits State Role: define services and benefits based on amount, duration and scope Essential Benefits are not defined under Medicaid Highly variable among states States may expand services (optional)
55 Medicaid and CHIP Costs 15% Total U.S. Healthcare Spending FY1970 FY2010 Federal Output 1.4% 8.1% Total 2010 Medicaid State: $132 Billion Federal: $274 Billion Total 2010 CHIP State: $ 3 Billion Federal: $8 Billion $11 B $406 B MACPAC Report June 2011
56 Medicaid and CHIP Costs Overarching costs include Provider payments Managed Care plans Administrative tasks Disproportionate share Individuals age 65 and older and seniors with disability make up 1/3 total eligible, yet 2/3 total costs Non-disabled $2900 Non-Disabled $4100 Person with $16,600 Person aged 65 or older $15,700 AFTER Medicare Major drivers: Medical practice patterns and new, high cost technologies MACPAC Report June 2011
57 Medicaid Spending is Driven by enrollment growth, inflation and policy changes During economic downturn Eligibles increase Shortfalls in state budgets emerge Levers Eligibility Benefits* Risk-based prevention and disease management Cost-sharing Provider payments Key factors in federal expenditures State coverage and payment decisions MACPAC Report June 2011
58 80% - 20% Rule 20 % population carry 80% burden of disease
59 COMMUNITY
60 Reframe the Safety-Net Change Role of Public Health Systems
61 Engage State Partners: State Oral Health Coalitions Federal Programs; Regional Offices State Programs Medicaid and CHIP Dental Program(s) State Oral Health Program Title V Program School Health Early Childhood Programs Head Start; WIC Department of Education Professional Education Institutions Dental and Dental Hygiene Schools Medical and Health Sciences Schools Advocates; Community; Faithbased; Families Dental providers Non-dental providers FQHCs; SBHC; Look-a-like Health Centers
62 Collaboration Isn t Enough Identify Pathways and Establish Strategic Linkages
63 Can States Strengthen Oral Health? Yes! How? Reframe the Health Systems
64 We need YOUR help to get the word out. Thank you~
65 2013 National Medicaid and CHIP Oral Health Symposium Optimizing Program Impact through Innovation and Leadership: Preparing for 2014 June 2 th -4 th, 2013 Washington Marriott Wardman Park Washington DC
66 Contact Information Mary E. Foley, RDH, MPH Executive Director Medicaid-CHIPS State Dental Association 4411 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 104 Washington DC
67 Medicaid and CHIP Market Overview Mary E. Foley, RDH, MPH Executive Director AADMD Meeting Mesa, Arizona Friday, May 18 th, 2012
68 Medicaid CHIP State Dental Association Mission 2012 To develop and promote evidence-based Medicaid/Children s Health Insurance Program oral health best practices and policies through innovative collaboration with a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
69 Objectives To increase knowledge and understanding of Medicaid and CHIPRA 09 To share information about Medicaid and CHIP To raise awareness of current regarding public payment programs
70 Acknowledgement Primary Reference for this Presentation Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) Report to the Congress on Medicaid and CHIP, March 2011 Available at
71 Medicaid Entitlement Program Enacted in 1965 under Title XIX of Social Security Act Jointly administered by federal and state governments Pays for medically necessary healthcare services defined in statute EPSDT for children Minimum income and eligibility criteria set by federal government States may expand eligibility criteria State variability Eligibility Benefits Payment
72 Medicaid Federal and State Responsibility Provide appropriate access to care Maintain coverage of individuals and benefits Ensure adequate provider participation Coordinate care with Medicare (dual eligibles) Contain costs Maintain program integrity Maintain fiscal accountability
73 Medicaid Eligibility Varies by state Statute creates the mandate Federal government Establishes minimum criteria - (FPL) State government Upholds federal mandate May opt to expand eligibility (i.e. Increase to 200% FPL) U.S. Citizenship, nationals or qualified aliens
74 Medicaid Eligibility Federal Mandates 2010 Low-income children and their parents Pregnant women Individuals with disabilities Individuals ages 65 and over Income levels: Children < age 6= 133% of FPL Children age 6 and older=100% FPL FPL=$18,310 for family of 3 Differs for other categories 2014 PPACA* Low-income children and their parents Raises eligibility for children ages 6-9 in 20 states Pregnant women Individuals with disabilities Individuals ages 65 and over Low-income adults who do not fall into one of these categories (by 2014 or earlier at state option)* *Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
75 Medicaid Enrollment M Beneficiaries 33 M Children (1/3 of all US children) 11 M Low-income with disabilities 17 M non-disabled adults 6 M Low-income seniors/longterm care 1M in US Territories *Originally in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) H.R and PPACA Additional 32 M Maintenance of Effort (MOE)* State eligibility policies must remain in place until 2014 or until state Exchanges are fully operational-for adults For children until 2019 New formula for eligibility modified adjusted gross income IT systems modifications
76 Medicaid and CHIP Costs 15% Total U.S. Healthcare Spending FY1970 FY2010 Federal Output 1.4% 8.1% Total 2010 Medicaid State: $132 Billion Federal: $274 Billion Total 2010 CHIP State: $ 3 Billion Federal: $8 Billion $11 B $406 B
77 Medicaid and CHIP Costs Overarching costs include Provider payments Managed care plans Administrative tasks Disproportionate share Individuals age 65 and older and seniors with disability make up 1/3 total eligible= 2/3 total costs Major drivers: Medical practice patterns New, high cost technologies
78 Distribution of Medicaid Enrollment and Benefit Spending by Basis of Eligibility, Estimated FY 2009 Aged 10% Disabled 18% Adults 23% Aged 22% Disabled 44% Children 49% Adults 14% Children 20% Enrollment- 62 M MACPAC Report Actual Benefit Spending $338 B
79 Medicaid Spending Driven by enrollment growth, inflation and policy changes During economic downturn Eligibles increase Shortfalls in state budgets emerge Levers* Eligibility Benefits Cost-sharing Provider payments
80 Dental Coverage in Medicaid Children Comprehensive for under EPSDT Estimated 5.3 M additional children Limitations under CHIP Adults Optional coverage for states Not included as part of essential benefits package offered in state Exchanges
81 Annual Medicaid Costs by Age and Disability Non-disabled $2900 Non-Disabled $4100 Person with $16,600 Person aged 65 or older $15,700 AFTER Medicare (Primary payer for hospital, physician and other acute services)
82 Medicaid Spending Traditionally fee-for-service Changing more to Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)and Managed Care Plans (MCO) Increase in use of risk-based models States contracting with 1 or more managed care organizations AZ- 12 managed care contracts Dental carve outs HMOs Subcontracting with dental organizations
83 Changing Landscape Demographics changing Minorities officially are majority Increased disparities in: Disease risk Disease status Healthcare needs Increased demands on the delivery system Increased demands on payment systems
84 Broken Healthcare Delivery System Problems: Health outcomes Healthcare Costs
85 Health Care Reform Awaiting Supreme Court Ruling Changes are imminent either way Costs are off the chart Something needs to change
86 Federal Government is Cracking Down Public programs and states that receive federal dollars are being held accountable
87 Need for accountability is driving the national quality initiative Quality is the new buzz word.
88 Quality Initiatives Health care administrators are defining quality Developing quality measures for healthcare delivery Medicine- 20 years Dentistry- just beginning CHIPRA 2009 Legislative pediatric healthcare quality measures
89 Medicaid Evolution Quality era is forcing states to change the way they do business Variety of models exist across states Traditional Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) Managed Care Organizations (MCO) Hybrid New decision makers in the game
90 Medicaid Program Policies Policies = Rules that apply to the 4 levers Policies vary by state Policies change overnight without warning Change in policies arise primarily due to increased costs; fraud and abuse within the system
91 Burden to States States must balance budget annually Medicaid is state budget buster Economic downturn stresses state budgets States must adjust the levers to remain whole: Eligibility Benefits Cost-sharing Provider payments
92 2011 MSDA National Medicaid and CHIP Oral Health Symposium: Designing Quality in High Definition June 24 th -26 th, 2012 Washington Marriott Wardman Park Washington DC
93 Contact Information Mary E. Foley, RDH, MPH Executive Director Medicaid-CHIP State Dental Association 4411 Connecticut Ave NW, Unit 302 Washington DC Telephone: Mobile:
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