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Contracting with Health Plans: Key Considerations for Behavioral Health-Focused LTSS Providers
Many states are implementing managed long-term services and supports (LTSS) for their Medicaid populations, including those experiencing mental illness, addiction, or intellectual and developmental disabilities. For this reason, health plans in your area may be seeking providers who can deliver
[...]Published Date: April 15, 2019 -
Long-Term Services & Supports – Calvin’s Story
Long-term services and supports (LTSS) comprise the range of home and community-based services and supports that allow participants to reside in their home and engage in their community. In the context of disability-competent care, planning LTSS involves identifying functional needs
[...]Published Date: April 12, 2019 -
Key Contract Components: Considerations For Providers
More states are contracting with health plans to manage Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS). As a result, you may find yourself working with health plans instead of the state to provide care for your Medicaid clients. Contracting with a
[...]Published Date: April 10, 2019 -
Contracting With Health Plans: Key Considerations For Providers
Many states are implementing managed long-term services and supports (LTSS) to better coordinate care for Medicaid recipients. This may change the way your organization provides Medicaid services by requiring you to contract or enter into an agreement with one or
[...]Published Date: April 10, 2019 -
Care Coordination – Sam and Deb’s Story
A person-centered approach is key in disability-competent care coordination. Care coordinators help participants with disabilities and chronic health conditions manage risk within the context of their personal preferences as well as their health and safety needs. Sam and Deb’s story
[...]Published Date: April 10, 2019 -
Care Coordination – Camille’s Story
A person-centered approach is key in disability-competent care coordination. Care coordinators help participants with disabilities and chronic health conditions manage risk within the context of their personal preferences as well as their health and safety needs. Camille’s story illustrates the
[...]Published Date: April 10, 2019 -
Care Coordination – Tom’s Story
A person-centered approach is key in disability-competent care coordination. Care coordinators help participants with disabilities and chronic health conditions manage risk within the context of their personal preferences as well as their health and safety needs. Tom’s story demonstrates how
[...]Published Date: April 10, 2019 -
Spotlight on Keiro Northwest: Culturally Competent LTSS
Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) tailored to meet the cultural needs and preferences of individuals from diverse communities can improve beneficiaries’ wellbeing and care experience. Keiro Northwest is a nonprofit organization purpose-built by the Japanese-American community that now serves the
[...]Published Date: April 6, 2019 -
Action Plan Selection Guide – A Tool for Self-Management Support
The Self-Management Support (SMS) Action Plan Selection Guide helps behavioral health providers choose action plans that best meet the needs of their clients and their organization. Action planning is particularly useful for clients with mental illness, substance use conditions, and/or
[...]Published Date: March 18, 2019 -
Key Considerations for Integrating Peer Support Staff in Behavioral Health Organizations
Peer support staff are individuals in recovery from a mental health challenge, substance use condition, or co-occurring illnesses who – with training – use their lived experience to assist others in their journey towards wellness and recovery. This tip sheet
[...]Published Date: March 18, 2019