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REFORM- RI Legislators Want to Use Medicaid Waiver Funds to Provide Homeless With Housing

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[MM Curator Summary]: The state house is hearing all about designs to pilot a new program to use Medicaid funding to impact homelessness, a la HI, AZ and NY.

 
 

 
 

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The proposal comes after a recent multi-week protest about RI’s homelessness policies at the State House. PHOTO: Sionni

Rhode Island legislators on Tuesday introduced a proposal to create a pilot program testing the effectiveness of using Medicaid waiver funds to provide the chronically homeless with housing.

Rhode Island State Representative David Bennett and State Senator Josh Miller’s proposal (2023 H-5098), modeled after legislation in Hawaii, directs the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to commission Medicaid waiver funds for a pilot program covering supportive housing services to people suffering from chronic homelessness. 

The program would provide individuals with behavioral health services, case management, personal care and assistance services, home and community-based services and housing support services. Arizona and New York have similar programs, housing thousands of chronically ill individuals and saving taxpayers in both states.

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“As an RN case manager, I’ve worked with a lot of these folks. When they don’t have a roof over their heads, it’s very hard to make sure they’re taking their medications regularly, make sure they’re going to the doctor,” said Bennett (D-Dist. 20, Warwick) who is a registered nurse who has seen the impact of housing first hand. But once they have housing, they can recover and stand on their own two feet again.”

 
 

Modeling Other States

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, roughly 20% of homeless individuals are defined as chronically homeless, meaning they have been homeless for at least a year and suffer from chronic and complex health conditions including mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and medical conditions. Without stable housing, they cycle in and out of emergency departments, inpatient hospital stays, psychiatric centers, detoxification programs, and jails, costing taxpayers roughly $35,000 per year as of 2017.

“The acute correlation between homelessness and adverse health conditions is a heinous reality. Unfortunately, issues tend to be aggravated since the tragedy of homelessness brings more attention to shelter than to treatment options,” said Miller (D-Dist. 28, Cranston, Providence). “Getting people into housing removes the burden of finding shelter and allows for the freedom to get connected with programs and employment opportunities, while directly engaging in the most effective preventative care mechanism we have, a roof.”

One of the biggest health costs related to homelessness is emergency room visits, said Miller, who co-chaired a 2013 Senate commission that studied ways to reduce ER visits. Homeless individuals show up to emergency rooms for many reasons. 

According to the legislators’ release, homeless individuals “often struggle to get preventive care, so regular problems may not get treatment until they become critical. Emergency rooms cannot, by law, turn anyone away for inability to pay, so homeless individuals can use them to address more mundane health issues. Sometimes, shelters are full and families just need somewhere warm to sleep.”

 
 

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STATE NEWs- Governor, Ohio Medicaid launch maternal care program

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[MM Curator Summary]: A new maternal care program will distribute funds to OB practices focused on bending troubling maternal mortality trends.

 
 

 
 

Clipped from: https://www.journal-news.com/community/governor-ohio-medicaid-launch-maternal-care-program/ZMPG3CKRDBHEVDEZWZTLV47HRI/

 
 

A new Comprehensive Maternal Care program has launched in Ohio and is expected to improve health outcomes for mothers, infants and their families by addressing food instability, housing options and more.

“Giving all Ohioans the best possible start at life truly begins before a child is even born and that means ensuring the child’s family has access to the resources they need,” said Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, who collaborated on the program with Ohio Department of Medicaid Director Maureen Corcoran. “Personalized access to those supports from trusted community partners and high-quality, responsive care that focuses on patients lead to better, healthier outcomes for mothers, babies, and their families,” he said.

‘This is a baseline year’

Ohio Medicaid estimates investing $5 million in the program by the end of its first year, reaching more than 14,000 pregnant and postpartum patients and enrolling 77 medical practices currently caring for pregnant and postpartum patients.

“This is a baseline year,” said Marisa Weisel, Ohio Medicaid’s deputy director of strategic initiatives. The program provides quarterly payments to practices based on the number of Medicaid patients those practices typically serve, according to Weisel.

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The Comprehensive Maternal Care program creates a framework for providers and community partners to develop individualized plans to support women and families who’ve historically lacked ready access to high-quality, responsive care before and after pregnancy, according to the governor’s office.

“Ohio Medicaid and our vision for the ‘Next Generation’ of care commits to delivering a personal care experience to every Ohioan served,” Corcoran said, referencing Ohio Medicaid’s Next Generation managed care program. The next stage of implementation will launch on Feb. 1, which will include managed care plans.

“The (Comprehensive Maternal Care program) model builds on that commitment by encouraging providers and communities to partner on building a trustworthy and comprehensive system of care for members,” Corcoran said.

What that care looks like

The practices involved in the program may use the funds to help their patients achieve better health outcomes, as Ohio Medicaid will be monitoring them through measurements to allow those practices to track how they are doing.

We could have a practice that decides they want to hire a community health worker with their extra resources,” Weisel said. The health worker could help patients sign up for benefits such as WIC, help them work on finding stable housing or help get women connected with the behavioral health system to deal with post-partum depression.

Weisel said post-partum depression can play a big role in the parent’s ability to care for their child. It also points to how mental health impacts maternal mortality rates. In an analysis on pregnancy-related deaths between 2017 and 2019, the Centers for Disease Control found four out of five pregnancy-related deaths could have been avoided, with 23% of those deaths being associated with mental health conditions, including deaths to suicide and overdose/poisoning related to substance use disorder.

The health practices involved in the program also must consider and link patients to resources that address broader factors of health, such as housing, food instability and transportation.

“We know that health care is not the only thing that matters,” Weisel said. “There are often other barriers to them accessing care.”

Additional support

Gina McFarlane-El, CEO of Five Rivers Health Centers, said the Comprehensive Maternal Care program will help them continue to care for their pregnant patients. Five Rivers Health Centers is the 10th largest federally-qualified health center in Ohio, seeing more than 27,000 patients a year. Of their pregnant patients, approximately 22% of them are uninsured.

In addition to health visits, McFarlane-El said Five Rivers Health Centers also supports their pregnant patients through programs like their diaper and bra banks, as well as with group visits for pregnant individuals.

Diapers are one of those things that are not supported through any of the various funds that our women receive, so we created Montgomery County’s first diaper bank within this area through our Healthy Start program,” McFarlane-El said. “We use those resources to help women not worry about diapers.”

Cost figures vary for diapers, but the National Diaper Bank Network estimates the average monthly supply of diapers costs approximately $80 in Ohio, costing parents approximately $960 a year.

Five Rivers Health Centers also offers group prenatal care visits through the program Centering Pregnancy. Toni Tipton, a certified nurse midwife at Five Rivers Health Centers, said pregnant women can take part in group prenatal visits to allow for them to learn more and connect with other individuals whose delivery dates are similar to theirs.

“We really highly recommend it for first time moms, and it also provides social support,” Tipton said. The program is also aimed at decreasing infant mortality, while also increasing breastfeeding and immunization rates.

McFarlane-El said they will use some of the funds they receive through Ohio Medicaid’s Comprehensive Maternal Care program to support those programs and expand other efforts.

Requirements for providers

Participation in the Comprehensive Maternal Care program requires obstetrical practices to receive feedback from patients and families, such as through advisory councils or other means, which can then be used to improve patient experiences and reduce disparities.

“One thing we’ve heard, sometimes (patients) don’t feel like they’re able to communicate effectively with their provider,” said Weisel. This program then encourages those practices to get regular feedback from patients.

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Additionally, Weisel said practices must use the pregnancy risk assessment to identify women in need of a first prenatal appointment and ensure timely access to appointments and services. This assessment also helps Ohio Medicaid track pregnant individuals’ needs and maintain their Medicaid coverage while they’re pregnant and also after their pregnancy. In April of last year, Ohio Medicaid extended its coverage of benefits for new mothers from 60 days to 12 months after the birth of their child.

Additional criteria for participation includes engaging community supports, evaluating the mother’s and family’s experiences throughout the treatment, ensuring patient involvement and care continuity with their providers and assessing the practices’ operations to make sure they are achieving healthier outcomes.

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MCOS; STATE NEWS- State dodges questions about Medicaid procurement during latest update

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[MM Curator Summary]: A reporter doesn’t understand why an official wasn’t giving MCOs ammunition for protest later.

 
 

 
 

Clipped from: https://floridapolitics.com/archives/583312-state-gives-update-on-medicaid-procurement-dodges-answering-questions/

 
 

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is getting poised to post an invitation to negotiate six-year Medicaid managed care contracts that are worth more than $100 billion in the aggregate and tens of billions of dollars for health plans that submit winning bids.

But Florida Medicaid Director Tom Wallace avoided answering some of the questions members of the Senate Health Policy Committee had for him Monday, saying that “we are in a blackout-type period.”

The agency, which houses the state’s Medicaid program, has been working on a new invitation to negotiate (ITN) the state’s Medicaid managed medical assistance and Medicaid long-term care programs. 

The ITN is at least 27 days away from being published. Once published, there is a statutory blackout period where respondents to the ITN or individuals acting on their behalf cannot contact the agency or any state official about the ITN.

Sen. Gayle Harrell pressed Wallace about the minimum number of Medicaid managed care plans the state is required to contract with in each region. 

 
 

The Legislature last year passed SB 1950which trimmed the number of regions from 11 to nine and increased the minimum number of plans in each region the state is required to contract with.

Then Harrell asked Wallace about minimum contract requirements for Medicaid specialty populations, such as children with complex medical issues and children in the child welfare program. 

How are you going to address that statewide?” Harrell asked. “Are you going to have one plan as we do with Sunshine or are you going to have a number of plans?”

“You are starting to ask a lot of detailed questions,” Wallace replied. “We are in a blackout-type period, almost, here. I know the ITN has not been released, but we are just trying to be cautious on exactly how I respond to some of these questions.”

That wasn’t the only question Wallace dodged.

 
 

Sen. Bryan Ávila asked Wallace about possible hurdles or challenges with the procurement and executing new six-year contracts.

“We are going through the process. I hate to come out there and say too much about what I am thinking right now related to the process,” Wallace told Avila.

Avila, who said he was “sensitive” to Wallace’s predicament, encouraged the Medicaid director to “brush around the details,” and let them know whether there will be vast differences when the state transitions from the current six-year contracts to new contracts.

We are looking for improvement. … We’ve seen gains in each of the procurement cycles we’ve gone through,” Wallace said. “We have (SB) 1950 out there. Respective entities can look at that and see what the statutory requirements are to meet. That’s pretty much all I feel comfortable responding to right now.”

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PROVIDERS- Hospitals Face Significant Medicaid DSH Cuts This Year

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[MM Curator Summary]: This year’s installment of Medicaid hospital payment Kabuki theater.

 
 

Clipped from: https://www.gnyha.org/news/hospitals-face-significant-medicaid-dsh-cuts-this-year/

Congress will need to address a significant Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cut this year. Under current law, $8 billion in DSH cuts are scheduled to begin October 1, 2023, and continue annually through Federal fiscal year 2027. These cuts would be catastrophic for safety net hospitals and could force many of them to reduce services or even permanently close.

Congress must delay the DSH cuts for at least two more years so that financially struggling hospitals can continue caring for vulnerable communities and low-income individuals.

In addition, the Federal government caps the amount of DSH funding that individual hospitals can receive at their “DSH cap”—their losses from treating Medicaid patients and the uninsured. The current DSH cap calculation excludes Medicaid shortfalls from services provided to Medicaid-eligible beneficiaries who are dually eligible for Medicare or other coverage. This policy will result in significant cuts to safety net hospitals and will reduce New York hospitals’ Medicaid DSH caps by an estimated 25%. GNYHA urges Congress to allow hospitals to include in their DSH cap calculation Medicaid shortfalls from Medicare dual-eligible patients and individuals dually covered by an “applicable plan.”

GNYHA has begun an aggressive Federal advocacy campaign to delay the DSH cuts and resolve issues with the current policy. GNYHA also will establish a working group focused on DSH issues and advocacy.

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EXPANSION- Georgia won’t take up full Medicaid expansion anytime soon, lawmakers say

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[MM Curator Summary]: Talk to the hand, expansioners (says GA rep).

 
 

Clipped from: https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/georgia-wont-take-up-full-medicaid-expansion-anytime-soon-lawmakers-say.html

Georgia will not consider a full expansion of Medicaid in the near future, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Jan. 19. 

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns said the state instead needs to focus on Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s proposal to expand the program, which would require adults to work at least 80 hours a month to qualify for Medicaid coverage. 

The more limited expansion is slated to begin this summer. State officials estimate it will insure around 50,000 adults. If the state fully expanded Medicaid, it would insure around 400,000 adults, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. 

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MH/BH; STATE NEWS- Human Services Department announces Behavioral Health Day at New Mexico Legislature on January 25

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[MM Curator Summary]: NM Medicaid will probably get about $90M for BH programs if the Good Guvnr Grisham has her way.

 
 

 
 

Clipped from: https://www.hsd.state.nm.us/2023/01/24/human-services-department-announces-behavioral-health-day-at-new-mexico-legislature-on-january-25-strong/

Star Award Celebration will recognize behavioral health care professionals on January 24 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) today announced the 18th Annual Behavioral Health Day at the New Mexico State Legislature. The New Mexico Behavioral Health Planning Council is sponsoring two days of events to recognize the need for improved behavioral health care and celebrate individuals for their hard work and dedication to their local communities. Behavioral Health Day activities will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 25, 2023. 

As many New Mexicans cope with the disabling effects of behavioral health disorders, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has recommended increased funding for behavioral health services in her FY 2024 budget. The budget recommendations include:  

  • $3.5M expansion of community-based behavioral health services for children,  

 
 

  • $2.7M increase for behavioral health services for children in custody,  
  • $1.2M increase in non-Medicaid behavioral health reimbursement rates from 85% to 100% of Medicaid, 
  • $6.6M increase for the 988 statewide crisis line, 
  • $6.5M for Behavioral health supports, 
  • Over $70M for the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute forensics facility. 

“Behavioral Health Day is a great way we can recognize the important work being done to improve the lives of many New Mexicans,” said David. R. Scrase, MD, cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Human Services Department. “Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s budget recommendations mark the next steps toward providing better behavioral health services in New Mexico.” 

The Behavioral Health Star Award Celebration will be held on Jan. 24, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hilton Buffalo Thunder – Tewa Ballroom. The highlight of the 2023 Behavioral Health Award Celebration is the awards presentation. These individuals will be honored for their hard work and dedication to their local communities. 

2023 Behavioral Health Star Award Winners 

  • Albuquerque Community Safety Department – Albuquerque Metro Area/ Bernalillo County  
  • Barry Ore – The Four Corners Region 

 
 

  • Cathi Valdes – Statewide 
  • Janna Rae Vallo – Tribal communities in New Mexico  
  • Jess Spohn – Dona Ana County 
  • Jodie Jepson and Jennifer Martinez – Heading Home – Albuquerque Street Connect 
  • Lara Yoder – Santa Fe 

 
 

  • Lawrence A. Medina – Taos, Colfax, and San Miguel Counties 
  • Local Collaborative 18 – Eight Northern Indian Pueblos and surrounding Northern New Mexico communities 
  • Lee Roy L. Lucero, Licensed Master Social Worker – Albuquerque  
  • Liliana Spurgeon – Albuquerque  
  • Mary (Martinez) White – Las Cruces and Dona Ana County 

 
 

  • Michael Aguirre -Northeast NM Colfax, Taos, Union 
  • Patsy Romero – Santa Maria El Mirador 
  • Roman Sanchez, Child Protection Service Worker. Espanola and Taos 
  • Sindy Bolanos-Sacoman – New Mexico Tribal populations in McKinley County 
  • 2023 Carol Luna Anderson Award: Russel Liles  

 
 

  • 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award: Paul Tucker  
  • 2023 John Henry Award: Zachy – Service Dog (owner David Padilla) 

The Governor’s Proclamation for Behavioral Health Day can be found here and the 2023 Behavioral Health Star Award Celebration flyer can be found here

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The Human Services Department provides services and benefits to 1,076,746 New Mexicans through several programs including: the Medicaid Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Child Support Program, and several Behavioral Health Services. 

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Case Manager – Medicaid Waiver

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Salary

$40,000 – $50,000 a year

Job Type

Full-time

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s (Required)

Benefits

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Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Case Manager- Medicaid Waiver

Status: Salary Exempt- Administrative

SOC Code: 21-1093
Department: Medicaid Waiver
Reports to: Medicaid Waiver Program Supervisor
Analysis Completed: July 2016

Description:

The Medicaid Waiver Case Manager assists individuals in gaining access to appropriate, needed, and desired waiver and other State Plan services, as well as needed medical, social, educational, and other appropriate services. The position serves to provide necessary coordination with direct service providers (DSP) of non-medical, non-waiver services when the services provided by these entities are needed to enable the client to function at the highest attainable level or to benefit from programs for which clients might be eligible. The Case Manager reports to the
Medicaid Waiver Supervisor.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

General Duties:

  • Prepares personal work plan to meet departmental objectives and expectations; schedules office and field activities to include data collection, research, and meetings.
  • Assists Program Supervisor as needed.
  • Communicates with client, caregivers, service providers, and physicians on a regular basis.
  • Completes and submits required paperwork in a timely manner. Must meet deadlines.
  • Responsible for maintaining orderly, confidential files.
  • Conducts verification of monthly service billing and eligibility.
  • Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings.
  • Communicates with Assistant Supervisor and Program Supervisor on a regular basis to ensure caseload work is being met.
  • Prepares and submits daily activity log.

Case Management Duties:

  • Maintains a caseload of 35-40 clients each month.
  • Executes ongoing monitoring of the provision of waiver and non-waiver services including the individual’s Plan of Care.
  • Conducts intake and screening of clients.
  • Authorizes initial waiver services and determines continued eligibility.
  • Determines level of care.
  • Determines choice of institution or community care.
  • Develops plan of care based on individual needs.
  • Coordinates, monitors, changes, re-determines, level of services.
  • Authorizes termination of services or case transfer/termination.
  • Makes monthly visit to client to ensure level of care is being upheld. Responsible for other required home visits when needed.
  • Responsible for in depth record keeping including documenting monthly visits and keeping daily logs.
  • Maintains regular contact with clients and advocates for their rights within scope of services.
  • Facilitates crisis intervention.
  • Provides guidance and support for clients, client’s families, and staff.

Competencies:

  • Active listening skills.
  • Ability to communicate in a collaborative, effective manner with others and to maintain good working relationships.
  • Ability to comprehend basic medical terminology.
  • Possess knowledge of Medicaid Waiver programs and service providers.
  • Flexibility. Workload may include working before or after normal business hours.
  • Communication Proficiency. Both written and oral.
  • Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Project Management.
  • Critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills.
  • Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality.
  • Microcomputer skills to preform word processing and spreadsheet analysis, use databases and software, use e-mail, and access the internet.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
  • Ability to interpret and communicate complex rules and regulations.
  • Excellent organization skills.
  • Ability to work towards objectives with little supervision.
  • Strong time management skills. Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Attention to detail.

Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in human services related field (preferably in social work). At least 2 years of professional experience in the human services field preferred. Knowledge of Medicaid programs and experience working with elderly and disabled people preferred.
-OR-
Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.

Managerial/ Supervisory Requirements:

None.

Physical Requirements:

May spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. Some lifting of supplies and materials. Work in the field is required. Ability to operate vehicle.

Must pass background and sex offender check.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. RPCGB leadership reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Birmingham, AL 35203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham, AL 35203

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Compliance_Regulatory Analyst in United States | Compliance and Legal at AmeriHealth Caritas

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Responsibilities:

The primary purpose of the job is to:;

  • Assist with the implementation of the Compliance program for AH Louisiana.
  • Assist with the HIPAA desk audits.
  • Assist with compliance monitoring and auditing activities to ensure contract compliance.
  • Assist with training staff on Compliance and HIPAA.
  • Generate compliance and privacy activity reporting.
  • Assist with State complaints and maintain a log for all complaints.
  • Maintain all AH Louisiana policies and subcontractor policies that reflect AH Louisiana.
  • Distribute State e-mails to appropriate staff.
  • Review Medicaid policies and contract changes to determine impact to the plan.
  • Maintain contract compliance log of Medicaid policy and contract changes and distribute to appropriate staff.
  • Assist with member materials and marketing approvals.
  • Assist with State Compliance Audits.
  • Act as the administrator for all State applications.;

Education/ Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent educaiotn and experience required.
  • Familiarity with Government Programs and contracts required.
  • ;2 or;more;years experience;in healthcare/ insurance, preferably in managed care.;;;;
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
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Director of Federal Medicaid Practice – Mathematica Policy Research

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Position Description:
Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength.Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.

We are currently seeking a Director of Federal Medicaid Practice to lead the management group within the Learning & Technical Assistance Community. The Director will exercise leadership through a group of supervisors and manages to performance targets for a portfolio of Medicaid program design and operations projects.


Responsibilities:

Work with the Vice President to manage the performance of the Learning & TA Community within the Federal Medicaid Practice by tracking revenue, backlog, billability, open project-staffing requests, and other metrics
Proactively engage unit and project leadership to anticipate and address project and proposal staffing needs
Work with the Vice President and Health Unit leadership to support strategic planning and execution
Serve as a senior resource for supervisors and project directors with staff challenges
Actively work to build and maintain the morale of the staff
Oversee recruitment activity by engaging area directors and the Vice President in staff pipeline assessments and target-setting, and by directing recruitment teams in their hiring efforts
Partner with HR and the Vice President to plan staff development and training activities to ensure the Learning & TA Community is adequately prepared to respond to new opportunities
Partner with HR to support the development of policies and processes for staff assessment and advancement, including the ongoing build-out of the CCF career pathways relevant to staff working in the Learning & TA Community
Maintain relationships with staff in the client space and advise others on client needs, preferences, and priorities
Work with the Vice President and other Federal Medicaid management to support the consistent communication of management policies, priorities, and updates to supervisors and staff
Where needed, work with Federal Medicaid management other Health Unit management to support staff management and the execution of initiatives across communities, departments, and divisions within the Health Unit
Actively support the advancement of organizational diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and apply a diversity, equity and inclusion lens across job responsibilities
Maintain project participation (50% of the role) on federal Medicaid TA projects

Position Requirements:

A master’s or doctorate degree in public policy, public health, economics, health services research, business administration, management, or other relevant discipline, or commensurate professional experience that may substitute for educational requirements
10 or more years of professional experience relevant to Medicaid policy and health care contracting
5 or more years managing or directing the work of a group of staff (for example, leading strategic initiatives or process improvement activities, reconciling staffing, managing recruitment targets, managing staff development, and directing projects.)
Experience leading and understanding the roles of staff with a wide range of skills relevant to Medicaid technical assistance work, including policy option development, qualitative and quantitative research, data management, data validation, statistical analysis, measurement, stakeholder facilitation, program design and monitoring, feedback reporting, and project management
Ability to gain trust and support from groups of senior staff using both formal and informal leadership structures

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter. Applications will be accepted through Monday, February 13, 2023.


This position offers an anticipated base salary range of $120,000 – $185,000 annually.


Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo a background investigation or security clearance as a condition of working on the project. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance.


Available locations:
Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ; Cambridge, MA; Woodlawn, MD; Chicago, IL; Ann Arbor, MI; Oakland, CA; Seattle, WA; Remote


To apply, please provide a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.


In accordance with Executive Order 14042 and its implementing guidelines, all Mathematica employees must provide documentation that they have been fully vaccinated or obtain an accommodation through Human Resources by providing documentation from a licensed health care provider that they are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 because of a disability (which would include medical conditions) or provide an attestation that they are entitled to an accommodation because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Medicaid Specialist – Community Care Services Program Job in Norcross, GA

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PruittHealth is a COVID-19 vaccine-mandated employer.

JOB PURPOSE:
 

Assists the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) clients who do not
 have active Medicaid eligibility [Potential Medicaid Assistance Only (PMAO) or Medicaid Assistance Only (MAO)], with the Medicaid Application process and follows up with the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) to ensure the clients’ eligibility process is complete.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

1.   Assists with EDWP Intake. Monitors PMAO and MAO referrals and census data.

2.   Coordinates with Home First Case Management agencies in determining EDWP clients’ MAO or PMAO eligibility or continued eligibility status

3.   Assists EDWP clients with the Medicaid Application process and renewals

4.   Collects copies of financial documents from EDWP clients and submits to DFCS

5.   Completes and uploads necessary provider forms to Georgia Gateway

6.   Follow-up with DFCS routinely using the Medicaid Provider Status Request spreadsheet

7.   Document follow-up with EDWP clients and DFCS via the DCH/DDS electronic data system

8.   Verify Medicaid eligibility or continued eligibility via the Georgia Medicaid Management
 Information Systems (MMIS)

9.   Maintains Medicaid documentation in accordance with EDWP operating procedures and policies as well as auditing entities for Medicaid.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
 

  •    Knowledge of Georgia Medicaid
  •    Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
     
  •    Excellent verbal communication skills, and basic typing ability


Job Requirements:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
 

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university AND One year of related experience OR High school diploma or GED AND Three years of related experience

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
 

One (1) year experience in Medicaid billing, collections, or recovery OR One (1) year experience in the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:   N/A

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

  •    B.S. degree in Social Work or in a related field
  •    Prior experience in the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) in the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) unit
  •    Two (2) years’ experience in Medicaid billing, collections, or recovery
  •    Demonstrated knowledge of electronic data systems

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption is required by date of hire

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