Answer:
My understanding of the process is that all receipts (paid & unpaid) should be turned in to DHS monthly. DHS will decide when their deductible/spend down is met. Also, it is up to the medical facility to bill the members insurance and once that is done, hopefully Medicaid will pay that bill. Lindsey, always feel free to contact the DHS Specialist if you have’nt done that. I hope this helps!
Take care,
Adrienne E. Smith
Question:
I remember in one of our meetings it was mentioned that as soon as a person has a medical expense(even unpaid) that meets their deductible they should provide the information to DHS. Does this mean that DHS will cover the medical expense or does the person still need to pay it? Ex. Member is billed for a surgery which meets the deductible and contacts DHS. Now does the member have to pay that bill or will DHS cover it?
Thanks,
Lindsay Kohler
Archive | 2012
Medicaid Spend Down
Large print resources
Pangea did not know of a way to enlarge the print so I can give large print AASC resources to members. After some trial and error, I also made my resource list for the co-op in large print, and listed by catagory. Here is what I eventually figured out…Clearly I am no genius on the computer! :0 )
Click on the resource you want to hand out, then on Print, Preferences, Effects, click on percentage of normal size and change the percentage (I like 125% ), Click on Finishing, Landscape, OK, and finally Print.
MMAP Counsellors at Flat Rock Towers
On Monday, November 26, six MMAP counsellors will be on site at Flat Rock Towers to help members change their Medicare coverage. See the attached flyer, titled Enrollment for more information. This flyer was provided by MMAP.
CSI Apartment Inspection Information
Attached is the information that members receive so they can prepare for an apartment inspection. Additional information is contained in the house rules for each co-op.
Please let me know if there are questions.
Thanks!
Sharon Boldon
MI Regional Education Coordinator
CSI Support & Development
8425 E. Twelve Mile Road
Suite 100
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 753-9024 phone
(586) 753-9002 fax
www.csi.coop
HUD response on submitting Logic Model Outcomes
Note for CSI SCs only:
I received a couple emails back from Sandra Jacques with HUD.
Regarding Logic Models:
The contractor has to open the reports and send them to me so that I can send them to you. I am currently working on getting those open reports from them but in the event I can’t get them – I’ll just ask you to submit a new Logic Model Spreadsheet electronically that reflects the outcomes that have been achieved.
Regarding Semi- Annual Reports:
I prefer if each Service Coordinator prepares their own report.
I will update you as we learn more from HUD on how to submit the semi annual reports. In the meantime, please concentrate on your semi-annual report and corrective actions.
Thanks, Rachel
Monthly CSI SC Report
I have attached a sample of a SC Monthly Report that Anne Sackrison and Sharon Bolden have reported back to me as being the preferred style. Some things that they like include:
1. Professional Appearance
2. Brief explanation of services
3. Listing of Educational Workshops
4. Timely Submittal to both Rachel and Sharon
5. Submitted electronicallyMany of you have reports that look very similar to this and I very much appreciate the timeliness, content, and professional presentation of your reports. It has been noted by CSI too. If you have improvements that can be made to report appearance or content, this is an accepted template. Thank you to the anonymous SC for letting me share it.
Should Home Health Aide be present for initial interview?
Question:
When we complete preliminary paperwork with members (Intake, AS, ADL, etc…), this is to be only done with the member and the SC, correct? I have a member that would prefer to have her Home Health Aide present during this time (signed consent form on file). According to her Home Health Aide, she has severe cognitive issues and may not be able to answer various questions accurately. I was under the impression that home health aides cannot be present, but when I looked through my previously weekly meetings notes I couldn’t find this information.
Answer:
They can be present with member consent. I would obtain this consent when the home health aide is not present so that the member doesn’t feel pressure from the aide to consent. Go with your gut on their relationship. If the member truly has cognitive challenges, I would recommend exploring someone other than the aide to be present. Th aide is paid and provides vital services to the member, so there is some power in the relationship.
Award for helping fellow SC
Hi Service Coordinators,
Have any of you seen the TV show “What would you do” with John Quiones?
Well, I wanted you to be the first to let you all know that one of our wonderful Service Coordinator Team Members has officially won the “What would you do” award among the Service Coordinators at the Luella Memorial Hanna Foundation.
Scenario: A pregnant woman (me-Laura) with a flat tire is stuck in a church parking lot, 2 hours from home. What would you do?
Outcome: Matt passed this test with flying colors and offered to provide further assistance with my tire. As a result, he was able to change my tire (which was not an easy task) and I was thankfully able to make it to Kalamazoo in time for the start of my birthing classes!
Thanks for all of your help last Tuesday after trainings!! You are a great asset to this Service Coordinator Team! ~ For all of your hard work, you receive the attached certificate of achievement and I an IOU!!
Thanks again,
Laura Wahl
Monitoring for Michigan Health Professionals with Addiction or Mental Health Issues
Please read, share, and use the information below. Social workers and service coordinators are not immune to challenges with substance abuse. However, please be aware that there are resources for helping professionals recover.
The State of Michigan’s Health Professionals Recovery Program (HPRP) was established in 1994 by legislation. This program is administered through a contract with the Department of Community Health/Bureau of Health Professions and is supported by various health professional licensing boards and the associations and societies of the health professions in the State. The HPRP supports the recovery of its participants so they may safely return to practice and protect the safety of the general public.
Please review their website to understand more about how the HPRP may help you, a family member, colleague, or a professional you know get the help that they need. www.hprp.org
City of Detroit Home Repair Application
City of Detroit Home Repair Grant Applications Available Online
The City of Detroit is now accepting applications for home repair grants online. Residents may apply directly to the City.
Reginald Alexander
Community Liaison
Office of Councilman James Tate
Detroit City Council
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 1340
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-224-1786
Fax: 224-0372
Email: alexanderr@detroitmi.gov