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Changes to DHS 1171 Application Effective November 1, 2012

By on October 31, 2012 in Reference Information

In the most recent MiCAFE newsletter the following information was provided:

2012-2013 Important Updates

Changes to DHS 1171 Application Effective November 1, 2013

Michigan Department of Human Services has made some changes to the form 1171 effective November 1, 2012.  You will notice a few changes in the MiCAFE Partner Channel to reflect these changes.

The Red Folders with Bridge Card education materials for clients have been updated with the new form (Rev 11-12).  Please contact us at the Call Center for updated Red Folders so that your clients have the most current information.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE IN REACHING OUT TO YOUR LOCAL OFFICE TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL FOLDERS, USE THE LINK BELOW:

http://www.elderlawofmi.org/micafe/micafe_locations.html

Changes Effective October 1, 2012

*Heat and Utility Standard for those that have applied or intend to apply for the Home Heating Credit has increased to $575.00

*The Standard Deduction has increased to $148.00

If you client is entitled to the Heat and Utility Standard, these two changes together will reduce the net income by $22.00 and may increase the food assistance amount.

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MiCAFE Highlights SC Harold Massingille

By on October 31, 2012 in Company News, Hannan News

MiCAFE highlighted the work Harold Massingille has acheived with residents at PVM Brush Park over the past five years in their attached October newsletter. Way to go Harold!

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ACA Volunteer of the Year Award accepted by SC Ting Chang

By on October 31, 2012 in Company News, Hannan News

I’m pleased to pass on the wonderful news that Ting Chang, part time Service Coordinator at Madison Heights Co-op, accepted the Volunteer of the Year award from the Association of Chinese Americans at their 40th Anniversary Celebration.

Co-Service Coordinators Harriet Harris, Kari Wilson, and Katherine Simpson were present at the ceremony representing Hannan and ACA.

Ting and Katherine work for ACA and assist Hannan with 8 hours of bilingual Mandarin/English service coordination at Madison Heights Co-op. Their contributions to our program are vital to working with the members of Madison Heights Co-op, 30% of whom are Chinese American.

Way to go Ting!

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PACE Program Expands Service Area

By on October 31, 2012 in Case Management, Resources

The Center for Senior Independence, a PACE Program, has expanded it’s service area! CSI’s purpose is to provide all inclusive care for seniors in partnership with their families and caregivers to maintain independence in the community.

Eligible participants must be 55 years or older, eligible for nursing home level care, and qualify for Medicare and/or Medicaid. They have expanded beyond Detroit to include a larger portion of Wayne County, including Dearborn Heights (got that Adrienne and Andrea!!!) and some of the downriver communities.

Flier is attached.

Please not that Brenda used to work with the CSI PACE Program (the other CSI!) and is working collaboratively with CSI and PVM to strengthen client access to the program. New Service Coordinators can talk with our more experienced Detroit-based SCs about their experiences helping residents apply for PACE.

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Ellen Kayrod Gallery Presents: New Work in Water Color and Collage by Barbara Greene Mann

By on October 30, 2012 in Company News, Hannan News

        THE ELLEN KAYROD GALLERY PRESENTS: 

 

New Work in Water Color and Collage

Barbara Greene Mann

November 9 – January 4, 2013

 

Barbara Greene Mann is an MFA graduate in printmaking from Wayne State
University (1973), and a founding member of the Tribes of the Cass Corridor,
Detroit.    A prolific artist who paints from memory and imagination,  Barbara seeks inspiration from current global issues to portray her personal
inventions to solve world problems.  Her work has been exhibited in Canada,
United States and Europe. Most recently she has participated in the
Histerical exhibit in New York City.

 

Opening Reception    November 16, 2012

5:00-8:00 pm

 

Now showing in the Hannan Café

 

BACK IN THE DAY
DETROIT MUSIC POSTERS FROM THE 1960’S

By   Carl Lundgren

 

Artist Reception December 7, 2012   4:00 – 7:00 pm

 

Hannan Café and Kayrod Gallery open Noel Night, December 1!

Gallery  hours are Monday – Thursday by appointment, and Fridays 9 am-7pm. The Gallery is closed weekends. For more information about the gallery contact   Pam Halladay at phalladay@Hannan.org  or visit www.Hannan.org

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Asset Information for Medicaid

By on October 30, 2012 in General information, Reference Information

When assisting a member/client complete DHS form 1171,  life insurance policies can only be counted as an asset if the policy has cash/surrender value.  If the member cannot borrow from the policy, it is not to be considered as an asset.

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Updating Cosent to Release Forms using a “180 Days Calendar”

By on October 30, 2012 in General information, Reference Information

In relation to updating consent forms using the 180 days requirement, I have come up with a system and listed it below.  It seems to work pretty effectively. ~
After completing initial consent forms, I have been using a “180 days calendar” online to verify the exact date as to when the consent forms need to be updated.  From there, I include this date in a progress note and also make a note in my zimbra calendar, a week or two prior to the exact date as to when the consent from expires.  This allows me extra time to update the consent forms in case I cannot reach out to the member as quickly as I would like.

Hope this helps!

The 180 days calendar can be found at http://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/time/date-day.php

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Boiler Plate Consent Form

By on October 29, 2012 in Resources

Hi everyone,

Please see the attached consent form. I typed the “boiler plate” information on the PDF. Hopefully this makes life easier for some folks.

-Renee

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180 Day Update of Consent to Release Forms

By on October 29, 2012 in AASC Online Forum, Reference Information

Answer:

This is a very good and important question, so I’m cc’ing the other SCs.

You do need to make sure to renew the consent to release form within the 180 day period, even if you aren’t scheduled to meet with them for other purposes. The reason for this is that the “boiler plate” language in the Consent to Release also needs to be renewed. This is how the member gives consent to other SC team members, your supervisor, auditor and HUD to view their file. If you were to receive an audit from HUD without the updated Consent to Release in place, HUD would be unable to view the file and you would not pass your audit.

Thanks for being on top of this. I’m attaching the boiler plate consent as a refresher.

Sincerely,
Rachel

 

Question:

I have a question about updating consent to release forms every 180 days: For members who have consent forms that need to be updated, but are not monitored monthly, is it appropriate to wait until the next monitoring period to update these forms (as long as SCs are not contacting any entity on the member’s behalf that would need a signed consent form)?

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Addtional CE Opportunity

By on October 29, 2012 in Training News

Triggers of Late-Life Depression & Biological and Lifestyle Factors that Effect Cognitive Function

Thursday, December 5th – 8:30 am – 11:50 am

Training held at Waltonwoods in Livonia, MI

2.5 FREE CE’s

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