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New Issue Brief on Appeals in the Dual Demonstrations

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Katrina

(12/05/2014)  Under the Affordable Care Act, a number of states are participating in financial alignment demonstrations that combine the delivery of Medicare and Medicaid services for dual eligible beneficiaries. Even though financial alignment demonstrations are already “live” in five states …

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NSCLC Advocates Guide for Notices in Medicaid Managed LTSS

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Katrina

(11/20/2014)  As Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) rolls out nationwide, advocates on the ground have seen due process violations in appeals and notices of action. In this tool for advocates and consumers, NSCLC focuses on notice and appeal …

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WEBINAR: Dual Eligible Demonstrations – An Update for Advocates

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Katrina

Free Webinar Wednesday, December 3, 2014  3 – 4 PM EDT Over the past year, hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries in several states received passive enrollment notices as part of the Financial Alignment Initiative. On January 1, 2015, another large … Continue reading →

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CCI Advocates Alert – October 15, 2014

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Katrina

The CCI Advocates Alert is a biweekly summary of changes, on-the-ground reports, advocacy tips, and resources regarding California’s Coordinated Care Initiative.

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WEBINAR: Assisted Living State By State

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Jenni Choi

Free Webinar When: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, 11 a.m. – NOON PDT/ 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EDT As part of the National Senior Citizens Law Center’s new project, Making up for Lost Time: Addressing Problems In California’s Assisted Living … Continue reading →

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CCI Advocates Alert – September 18, 2014

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Katrina

The CCI Advocates Alert is a biweekly summary of changes, on-the-ground reports, advocacy tips, and resources regarding California’s Coordinated Care Initiative.

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WEBINAR: Conflict-Free Case Management: Themes in States Working to Implement New Systems

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Katrina

Free Webinar When: Thursday, September 25, 2014, 2-3PM EDT September 30, 2015 marks the statutory deadline for states that received funding under the Balancing Incentive Payments Program (BIPP) to make significant changes to how they fund long-term services and supports … Continue reading →

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WEBINAR: Medicare Marketing Guidelines and Cal MediConnect

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Katrina

Free Webinar When: Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 11 AM – 12 PM PDT To prevent marketing abuses, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) has very specific guidelines that Medicare plans must follow when marketing their products These general … Continue reading →

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Health Network Alert: Making Up for Lost Time: Addressing Problems in California’s Assisted Living System

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Katrina

(09/08/2014)  Across the country, assisted living facilities now house and provide services for residents with significant care needs, a noticeable change from 30 years ago, when California adopted its quality standards. Although California has made some adjustments, the system overall …

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Health Network Alert – Person Centered Service Planning in Managed LTSS: What’s Needed

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Katrina

(08/26/2014)  Person-centered planning is critical to the well-being of consumers of long-term services and supports. It works by identifying the strengths preferences, needs, and desired outcomes of the individual. In order for person-centeredness to be more than an empty slogan, …

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