DHCS Stakeholder News – August 12, 2022
ذینفعان محترم
وزارت خدمات مراقبت های بهداشتی (DHCS) این به روز رسانی از پیشرفت های مهم در مورد برنامه های DHCS را ارائه می دهد.
اخبار برتر
DHCS برای راهنمایی آبله میمون از شرکای فدرال درخواست می کند
On August 12, DHCS sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requesting immediate guidance for establishing a Medicare rate for the monkeypox vaccine administration.
In an effort to be responsive to our Medi-Cal beneficiaries and providers, California will submit a Disaster State Plan Amendment to seek federal approval to reimburse vaccine administration and applicable laboratory testing at 100 percent of the Medicare rate, once established. As part of this request, DHCS will seek federal approval to reimburse Federally Qualified Health Centers, and similarly situated clinics that are paid an all-inclusive rate, the vaccine administration fee for vaccine-only visits, consistent with how DHCS is reimbursing for COVID-19 vaccine-only visits. The requested federal approvals will also include reimbursement for vaccine administration performed by non-clinic providers.
Additionally, please see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Reducing Stigma in Monkeypox Communication and Community Engagement and the California Department of Public Health’s toolkit messaging for sharing broadly among your networks.
بازپرداخت حق بیمه Medi-Cal
لایحه 184 سنا (Omnibus Health Bill 2022) به DHCS اجازه داد تا حق بیمه برنامه های Medi-Cal را به صفر برساند. از ژوئیه 1 ، 2022 ، اعضایی که در برنامه های زیر ثبت نام کرده اند، دیگر نیازی به پرداخت حق بیمه به عنوان شرط واجد شرایط بودن ندارند:
- Optional Targeted Low Income Children’s Program
- برنامه دسترسی Medi-Cal
- برنامه Medi-Cal Access Infant
- County Children’s Health Initiative Program
- برنامه 250 درصد کار ناتوان
DHCS released policy guidance via All County Welfare Directors Letter #22-14 and Medi-Cal Eligibility Division Information Letter #I 22-25, and is seeking federal authority to implement this policy through SPA 22-0042 and SPA 22-0034, which are pending CMS approval. Furthermore, DHCS has begun the process of issuing refunds to Medi-Cal and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) beneficiaries who overpaid their premiums as of July 1.
U.S. Surgeon General’s Comments on the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI)
In a recent SAGE Journals article, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy highlighted the work that is underway through the CYBHI. The article serves as a call to action for the nation, with a stark reminder of what’s at stake in ensuring that children and youth receive the help they need when and where they need it, especially those in our most underserved communities.
The CYBHI, which includes multiple work streams that are led by five departments and offices within the California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS) – DHCS, Department of Health Care Access and Information, Department of Managed Health Care, California Department of Public Health, and the Office of the California Surgeon General – focuses on promoting mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being by preventing challenges and providing services, support, and routine screening for all children and youth for emerging and existing needs.
به روز رسانی برنامه
کمک رسانی و ثبت نام Medi-Cal برای افراد مسن کالیفرنیا
DHCS به 28000 سالمند که به طور بالقوه واجد شرایط پوشش بهداشتی Medi-Cal هستند، کمک های کمک رسانی و ثبت نام ارائه می کند. DHCS 24 میلیون دلار به انجمن شهرستانهای ایالتی کالیفرنیا و ابتکارات پوشش و سلامت کالیفرنیا (CCHI) اهدا کرد تا در تلاشهای کمک ثبتنام تا ژوئن 30 ، 2024 شریک شوند. تلاش ها به این منظور انجام می شود:
- ذینفعان واجد شرایط دوگانه یا ذینفعان 65 سال و بالاتر با تعیین مجدد واجد شرایط بودن Medi-Cal.
- افراد 65 سال و بالاتر که قبلاً در Medi-Cal ثبت نام کرده اند و برای تعیین واجد شرایط بودن Medicare به کمک نیاز دارند.
- افراد 65 سال و بالاتر یا دارای معلولیت که واجد شرایط Medi-Cal هستند، اما در حال حاضر ثبت نام نکرده اند، از جمله افرادی که واجد شرایط برنامه های پس انداز Medicare هستند.
- افرادی که به تازگی واجد شرایط Medi-Cal هستند، به دلیل گسترش Medi-Cal به بزرگسالان 50 سال و بالاتر، صرف نظر از وضعیت مهاجرت.
- مشروط به توافق با یک یا چند طرح مراقبت مدیریت شده Medi-Cal (MCP) در آن شهرستان، ذینفعان Medi-Cal که 65 ساله می شوند، قبلاً در Medicare ثبت نام نکرده اند.
CCHI توسط سازمانهای مبتنی بر جامعه که سالها تجربه در انجام کمکهای فراگیر و ثبتنام به ذینفعان Medi-Cal دارند کمک میشود تا اطمینان حاصل شود که واجدین شرایط برای Medi-Cal دسترسی بیشتری به خدمات بهداشتی برای بهبود نتایج و کاهش نابرابریهای بهداشتی دارند. برای اطلاعات بیشتر، لطفاً به صفحه وب Medi-Cal Outreach and Enrollment for Older Californias مراجعه کنید.
به روز رسانی خط مشی ثبت نام و تعیین مجدد CHIP
On August 3, CMS approved DHCS’ State Plan Amendment (SPA) CA-22-0035 submission, allowing DHCS to implement provisions for temporary adjustments to enrollment and redetermination policies. Effective July 1, 2022, DHCS is able to use a regulatory timeliness exception for the timely processing of CHIP applications and renewals for children in families living and/or working in state- or federally-declared disaster areas.
از طریق این SPA، کالیفرنیا در حال ایجاد تغییرات فنی برای هماهنگ کردن مفاد امداد رسانی در بلایای طبیعی خود است که از طریق SPA CA-17-0043 با الگوی به روز شده SPA امداد در بلایا منتشر شده است. این مقررات SPA را می توان در طول بلایای آتی که توسط ایالت یا فدرال اعلام می شود، با اطلاع دادن به CMS از تاریخ های موثر مقررات و مناطق تحت تأثیر یک فاجعه اجرا کرد.
درخواست اطلاعات برای خدمات بحران موبایل (RFI) منتشر شد
On August 8, DHCS released a RFI for the mobile crisis services benefit. The RFI invites vendors to provide DHCS with information to support training for and implementation of mobile crisis services. DHCS intends to submit a SPA to add qualifying community-based mobile crisis intervention services as a new Medi-Cal benefit, effective no sooner than January 2023. Implementing mobile crisis services is an integral part of California’s broader efforts to strengthen the continuum of community-based care for Medi-Cal beneficiaries who are experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis.
DHCS در حال توسعه مزایای خدمات بحران موبایل Medi-Cal است که شامل مواد و راهنمایی های مربوط به آموزش، بررسی آمادگی و کمک فنی می شود.
برنامه پرداخت های نگهداری کارگران بیمارستان و مرکز پرستاری ماهر
DHCS در مورد تاریخ ثبت و تاریخ نهایی ارسال برای این برنامه راهنمایی به روز ارائه می دهد:
- برای تاریخ ثبت، کارمندان واجد شرایط باید توسط یک نهاد تحت پوشش یا کارفرمای خدمات تحت پوشش در یک مرکز واجد شرایط تا نوامبر 28 ، 2022 استخدام شوند تا واجد شرایط پرداخت ابقا شوند.
- برای تاریخ نهایی ارسال، نهادهای تحت پوشش و کارفرمایان خدمات تحت پوشش باید درخواستهای خود را شامل فهرستی از کارکنان واجد شرایط را حداکثر تا ساعت 5 بعدازظهر در دسامبر 30 ، 2022 ارسال کنند.
در هفتههای آتی، DHCS راهنماییهای بیشتری را در مورد فرآیند ارسال و بهروزرسانیهای عمومی از طریق اعلامیههای هفتگی سهامداران و در صفحه وب پرداختهای حفظ کارگران کووید-۱۹ بیمارستان و مرکز پرستاری ماهر ارائه خواهد کرد.
به روز رسانی برنامه پوشش سمعک برای کودکان (HACCP).
DHCS مزایای تحت پوشش را برای کد کمکی A1 گسترش داد تا شامل مزایای جدید HACCP مربوط به دستگاههای شنوایی هدایت استخوانی (BCHDs) شود که بهطور عطف به ماسبق برای تاریخهای خدمات در ژوئیه 1 ، 2021 یا پس از آن اعمال میشود.
For more information about HACCP coverage of BCHDs, please see the Medi-Cal Provider Newsflash. For information about the program more broadly, please see DHCS’ HACCP webpage, which was recently expanded to include additional resources for families and providers, including a secure chat option for communicating with the HACCP Call Center or uploading additional materials for an application that has already been submitted. Additionally, families seeking to apply for HACCP coverage may now submit their application electronically through the HACCP Online Application Portal.
بهروزرسانی پیادهسازی Medi-Cal Rx
DHCS و Magellan (MMA) درگیر یک فرآیند برنامه ریزی فشرده برای بازگرداندن مرحله ای ویرایش های ادعا و الزامات مجوز قبلی (PA) هستند.
- فاز یک، موج یک، در ژوئیه 22 ، 2022 ، برای بازگرداندن ویرایشهای ادعای شورای ملی برنامههای داروهای تجویزی (NCPDP) Reject Code 88 – DUR Utilization Review (DUR) Reject خطا برای هشدارهای DUR، مانند تداخلات دارو-دارو، دوز بالا، دوباره پر کردن اولیه، و غیره اجرا شد. رویکرد بازگردانی تدریجی و تکراری است، با تمرکز شدید بر آمادگی ذینفعان و نظارت بر عملکرد. در طول زمان بر اساس تجزیه و تحلیل داده ها، تجربه عملیاتی و بازخورد سهامداران، در صورت لزوم اصلاح خواهد شد.
- فاز یک، موج دو، اکنون در عمل، بر ارتقای استفاده از CoverMyMeds (CMM) تمرکز دارد.
- Phase one, wave three is slated to begin on September 16 with the reinstatement of PA requirements for 11 drug classes for new start prescriptions for beneficiaries 22 years of age and older. Stakeholders are encouraged to continue submitting comments and feedback on the reinstatement approach via Reinstatement@dhcs.ca.gov.
تاییدیه SPA کارکنان بهداشت جامعه (CHW).
On July 26, DHCS received CMS approval for SPA 22-0001, which adds CHW as a preventive service. Developed in consultation with stakeholders, this SPA created CHW services as a Medi-Cal benefit, effective July 1, 2022, for both fee-for-service and managed care delivery systems. For more information about CHW services, including a link to the provider manual, please see the CHW webpage.
اطلاعات COVID-19 منتشر شد
- ضمیمه K برای 1915 (c) نامه تأیید معافیت: HCBS Self-Directed Support Services
- پیوست K برای معافیت 1915(c): خدمات پشتیبانی خود هدایت شده HCBS
جلسات و وبینارهای ذینفعان آینده
وبینار تمدید معافیت Medi-Cal (CalAIM) در حال پیشرفت و نوآوری کالیفرنیا
On August 22 at 10 a.m., DHCS will virtually host a public hearing to receive stakeholder feedback on the proposed amendments to the CalAIM Section 1115 demonstration and Section 1915(b) waiver. Please register for this webinar in advance.
DHCS launched 30-day public comment and Tribal public comment periods on August 12. DHCS is seeking the CalAIM Section 1115 and 1915(b) amendment approvals from CMS to implement county-based model changes in the Medi-Cal Managed Care (MCMC) program. Through the Section 1915(b) waiver amendment, DHCS also plans to add or update language on policies or programs in the approved CalAIM 1915(b) waiver, including to reflect the MCMC model changes in select counties and direct contracts with the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan available for enrollment of certain Medi-Cal beneficiary populations in select counties. Additional information about the CalAIM Section 1115 demonstration application and Section 1915(b) overview are available on the CalAIM 1115 Demonstration & 1915(b) Waiver webpage. The 30-day public comment and Tribal public comment periods end on September 12.
صحبت با مشتریان Family PACT درباره ایمن سازی HPV
On August 17, DHCS and the California Prevention Training Center will hold a webinar to provide information about the effectiveness and safety of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, review current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for the use of the HPV vaccine, and provide advice on how to have effective shared decision-making conversations with clients about being immunized. Advance registration for PACT webinar is required. Effective July 1, 2022, the Family PACT program added HPV vaccination as a clinic benefit for individuals ages 19 through 45. For those unable to attend the live webinar, a transcript and recording of the webinar, along with additional resources, will be available on the Family PACT website.
جلسه ذینفعان سراسری دندانپزشکی Medi-Cal
در 18 آگوست ساعت 10 صبح، DHCS میزبان یک جلسه مجازی Medi-Cal Dental State Stakeholder خواهد بود. هدف از این جلسه این است که به ذینفعان دندانپزشکی در سراسر ایالت انجمنی برای به اشتراک گذاشتن بازخورد در مورد برنامه Medi-Cal Dental و برای DHCS برای به اشتراک گذاشتن به روز رسانی ها و اطلاعات مهم در مورد تلاش های کاری جدید و/یا آینده ارائه شود. اطلاعات بیشتر در صفحه وب جلسه Medi-Cal Dental Statewide Stakeholder موجود است.
جلسه کارگروه DHCS CalAIM MLTSS و Duals Integration
On August 18 at 10 a.m., DHCS will virtually host the CalAIM Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) and Duals Integration Workgroup meeting. Please register for the meeting, which is open to the public.
The meeting will serve as a stakeholder collaboration hub for CalAIM MLTSS and integrated care for dual eligible beneficiaries. It will also give stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback and share information about policy, operations, and strategy for upcoming changes to Medicare and Medi-Cal. Agenda items include a summary of January 2023 enrollment changes; a presentation on the January 2023 transitions impacting dual eligible beneficiaries, including noticing, monitoring, and timelines; and an update on the Dementia Care Aware initiative.
Background materials, transcripts, and video recordings of the previous workgroup meetings, along with additional information about the workgroup, are posted on the CalAIM MLTSS and Duals Integration Workgroup webpage.
کمپین لبخند، کالیفرنیا برای خدمات دندانپزشکی Medi-Cal
Smile, California is hosting Facebook Live presentations for Medi-Cal members in Spanish and English. The Spanish presentation will be held on August 24 at 1 p.m.; RSVP on Facebook. The English presentation will be held on August 26 at 1 p.m.; RSVP on Facebook. A Smile, California member outreach representative will deliver the Smile, your Medi-Cal benefits include dental! presentation, and a provider relations trainer will assist with answering audience questions.
آموزش پرتال PAVE برای ارائه دهندگان دندانپزشکی
On August 24 at 11 a.m., DHCS will host a webinar introduction to PAVE for dental providers. Beginning on October 31, DHCS will implement the PAVE portal for dental providers, offering a new mode for submitting dental provider enrollment applications and required documentation to DHCS. This allows applicants to use the Medi-Cal Provider e-Form Application, as DHCS will no longer accept paper applications once PAVE is implemented. For more information about the webinar, including the registration link for the August 24 training, please view this Medi-Cal Dental Provider Bulletin. The PAVE demonstrations will be recorded and posted on the DHCS PAVE webpage.
نشست ذینفعان دفتر برنامه ریزی خانواده DHCS
On August 24, DHCS will host a virtual family planning stakeholder meeting. The link to the meeting will be available on the Office of Family Planning webpage prior to the meeting.
نشست ذینفعان سود دولا
On August 24, DHCS will host a virtual stakeholder workgroup meeting about adding doula services as a covered Medi-Cal benefit. The meeting is open to the public. DHCS will engage with workgroup members on policy development details that will be reflected in the Medi-Cal provider manual and other policy guidance documents. All interested stakeholders may listen to the workgroup discussion regarding stakeholder feedback and provide input via email. DHCS will also share an update on the status of formal submission of the SPA to CMS. The link for the stakeholder meeting will be available on the doula webpage prior to the meeting.
وبینار CalAIM: مدیریت مراقبت پیشرفته (ECM) و جامعه از تعامل اعضا پشتیبانی می کند
On August 25 at 1:30 p.m., DHCS will host an all-comers webinar on CalAIM ECM and Community Supports member engagement. Topics for this session will include provider and member communications, referrals, outreach, and enrollment. This event is part of a series of technical assistance and informational sessions focused on supporting implementation of ECM and Community Supports. Throughout the series, DHCS leaders will be joined by presenters from MCPs, providers, and CBOs implementing CalAIM.
Advance registration for CalAIM webinar is required. Participants are invited to submit questions by August 22 to CalAIMECMILOS@dhcs.ca.gov. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions during the webinar. An additional “Office Hours” event will be held on September 1 at 2 p.m. (see below) for attendees to ask any other questions not covered during the webinar.
وبینار ماهانه CYBHI
On August 29 at 3 p.m., DHCS will virtually host a webinar to keep stakeholders apprised of DHCS’ progress in implementing various work streams of the CYBHI. Key attendees include, but are not limited to, youth, parents, family members, behavioral health providers, Medi-Cal MCPs, county behavioral health departments, and commercial health plans, as well as education and other cross-sector partners. CYBHI Monthly Webinar advance registration is required.
ساعات کاری دفتر CalAIM: ECM و جامعه از تعامل اعضا پشتیبانی می کند
On September 1 at 2 p.m., DHCS will virtually host an “Office Hours” discussion on CalAIM ECM and Community Supports member engagement. As a follow-up to the August 25 webinar on this topic, this question and answer session will cover provider and member communications, referrals, outreach, and enrollment. This event is part of a series of “Office Hours” events focused on answering implementation questions from the field.
Advance registration is required. Participants are invited to submit questions by August 29 to CalAIMECMILOS@dhcs.ca.gov. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions during the session.