Commonwealth of Virginia will partner with The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
to test
a new model for providing coordinated care
The Health and Human Services department just recently announced the Commonwealth of Virginia will partner with The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to test a new model for providing more person-centered, coordinated care to Medicare-Medicaid enrollees.
Virginia is the fifth state with approval for a capitated demonstration to better integrate and coordinate service delivery for Medicare-Medicaid enrollees. Approximately 78,600 beneficiaries will be eligible for the demonstration. Subject to plans passing a readiness
review, enrollment would begin in February 2014.
The full text of the Memorandum of Understanding will be available soon at:
http://www.cms.gov/Medicare-Medicaid-Coordination/Medicare-and-Medicaid-Coordination/Medicare-Medicaid-Coordination-Office/FinancialModelstoSupportStatesEffortsinCareCoordination.html
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Important Information for State Medicaid Directors about Long Term Care in Medicaid
Long Term Services and Supports Delivered Through Medicaid Managed Care Programs
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This is a well-written article for those who are interested in Senator Debbie Stabenow’s “Excellence in Mental Health Act”
Please take a moment to read and feel free to post a comment.
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Watching Loved Ones Suffer is Painful
By Tom Watkins DomeMagazine.com
DomeMagazine.com
http://domemagazine.com/tomwatkins/tw053113#more-11055
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States Delaying, Dropping Controversial Dual-Eligible Pilot Program
By Rich Daly Modern Healthcare.com May 23, 2013
More than half of the states that applied to participate in a controversial CMS pilot for dual-eligible beneficiaries have either dropped out or delayed implementation of their programs, according to health policy experts.
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Medicaid Expansion-Contact your legislators
Time is running out for those who support Medicaid expansion in the state of Michigan. This month, the House reported out its 2014 budget, without Medicaid expansion. The week of April 8th, the Senate is expected to do the same. The Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards is recommending everyone who supports Medicaid expansion take action by writing letters and making appointments with their district representatives, especially those that are not in favor of expanding Medicaid. Several people supported by Community Living Services (www.comlivserv.com) are meeting with their district reps and others are showing up at the legislator’s district coffee hours. “This is an important issue that affects a lot of people in Michigan,” said advocate and Peer Mentor Andre’ Robinson. “I believe Medicaid should be expanded to those who need it.” For more information visit: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/10/opinion/doc5165e7f66faa4406858205.txt?viewmode=fullstory
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Nerney's Tribute to Dr. Koop
To read what Tom Nerney published, visit:
http://blogs.providencejournal.com/ri-talks/this-new-england/2013/03/tom-nerney-about-koop-even-ideologues-can-love-the-truth.html
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TEAM Act Would Re-Focus Funds to Support School Transitions and Integrated Employment
The three bills are referred to as the “Transition toward Excellence, Achievement and Mobility Act (TEAM Act). This legislative package will focus on helping people with disabilities gain full-time employment in an integrated environment at a livable wage. The plan would also support long-term career development and community inclusion. The three different bills are: The TEAM Education Act, The TEAM Empowerment Act and The TEAM Employment Act. To read more follow the link:
http://thecpsd.org/
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Achieving a Better Life Experience
The Achieving a Better Life Experience or ABLE Act offers a pathway to a better future for people with disabilities and their families. It would give them access to savings accounts, allowing them choice and control, while protecting their Medicaid, SSI, private insurances and other benefits. Savings accounts could be created accruing interest tax-free. The account could also fund a variety of essential expenses including medical and dental care, education, community based supports, employment training, assistive technology, housing and transportation. For more information on the proposed legislation, follow the link: www.mda.org/advocacy/legislation
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Excellence in Mental Health Act Legislation Introduced
US Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced legislation which is focused on supporting the nation’s community mental health and addictions system. The Excellence in Mental Health Act will establish standards and oversight for Federally Qualified Community Behavioral Health Centers. These standards would give greater access to the services and treatments for Americans living with mental illness and addictions. Follow the link for more information, www.TheNationalCouncil.org
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How to Create Your Own Budget
 The Michigan Partners for Freedom is an alliance of people with disabilities, family members, advocates and organizations working together to make Self-Determination a reality for everyone. MPF has developed a new video called: Owning the Process: Individual Budgeting. The video focuses on one of the tools of Self-Determination, individual budgeting and how to create a budget and why it’s so important. Please follow the link to the video: www.mifreedom.org
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"Telling Your Story"
Looking for a way to compose and practice your personal story to present to elected public officials or other policymakers?
Check out “Telling Your Story” and learn the best ways to introduce yourself and talk about your issue, record and practice your story.
The Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities has created "Telling Your Story" a tool that persons with disabilities, family members, and other advocates can use to compose and practice the personal story they'll present to elected public officials or other policymakers at all levels of government when seeking policy changes or increasing awareness about disability issues. The app guides users through the steps, from introducing yourself to identifying the specific issue to the best methods for presenting a compelling personal story. After entering the text of their story, an audio recording feature allows the user to rehearse their story. Users can also select and preview a photo they may wish to include.
The app is available free at the iTunes Store:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/telling-your-story/id541403749
Another great resource from Partners in Policymaking http://www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/myc-app/ !!!
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HHS Announces 89 New Accountable Care Organizations
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Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act
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