Understanding Long-Term Care Billables: Title VI and Medicaid Waivers

1. Title VI and Medicaid Waivers Understanding the Basics of Long Term Care Billables

2. Background • The Older Americans Act of 1965 was created to provide extra support of Home and Community Based Services needed to help people “Age in Place” • State Medicaid plans are part of Title XIX of the Social Security Act • Waivers are programs that exist as an addition to the overall state Medicaid plan

3. Older Americans Act: Title VI Services • Eligibility for services is age based, with programs targeted to members 60 and older • Funds are paid out to Tribes in the form of a program grant • Tribes manage the programs and determine who receives them

4. Medicaid and Waivers • Medicaid eligibility is generally based on financial eligibility as determined by state plan rules and the FPL • 1915(c) Waivers are Medicaid’s programs for HCBS and are managed by each state • Funds are paid to individual providers based on the services provided • Each state may have specific provider requirements

5. Tribal Reimbursement for Long Term Care-Billing Medicaid and Keeping Title VI Funds • Medicaid Pays for Long Term Care Services • When the person receiving them is enrolled in Medicaid and a Medicaid Waiver program • When the service is allowed under the state Waiver or Medicaid Card • When the Tribe bills to Medicaid with the right service codes • You can still bill Medicaid AND keep Title IV funds • Title VI services that are part of your state’s Card and/or HCBS Waiver plan can be billed for reimbursement • Some services may also be billable to Medicare as well Use Tribal funds LAST!

6. Eligible Services – Title VI

7. Waiver Service Examples (will be different in each state)

8. Is billing Medicaid worth it for Long Term Care? This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

9. Examples of State Waiver Service Rates

10. Home Delivered Meals:Montana Title VI and Medicaid 2017 To bill for Home Delivered Meals: • Member must be enrolled in Medicaid waiver • Home Delivered Meals must be part of their service plan • Medicaid billed meal cannot be claimed for NSP*

11. James Little Owl is 67 years old and an enrolled Tribal member. He is no longer working and lives off of his monthly SSI check. James is eligible for Medicare because he is over the age of 65. Case Example Dual Eligible Part 1:Elder with Medicare and Medicaid James is diabetic, has nerve damage and has difficulty moving around without a walker or wheelchair. Because of his reduced mobility, James has trouble keeping up with household and yard chores and is unable to drive anymore. James could use help in order to remain independent at home. The Tribe begins evaluating James for Montana Big Sky Waiver enrollment. Due to his lower income, he is eligible for Montana Medicaid card benefits along with Medicare as a QMB. Both programs provide for service costs BEFORE Tribal funds or Indian Health Services.

12. · Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) · Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB). · Qualifying Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI) Types of Medicare Low-Income Eligibility

13. Eleanor Adams is 59 years old and an enrolled Tribal member. She is a retired school teacher and receives a small pension as well as a monthly per capita payment. Case Example Functionally EligiblePart 2:Elder who is over income for Medicaid Eleanor has recovered from a stroke and is still going through rehab. She would like to come home but needs a great deal of support in order to be released. The Tribe helps Eleanor and her family apply for Medicaid Waiver enrollment. Due to her extra income, she is not financially eligible for Medicaid. However, Eleanor can enroll with a monthly cost-share and receive the supports she needs to come home.

14. Cost of Care:Case Example 1 Dually Eligible, No Cost Share

15. Cost of Care:Case Example 2 Functionally Eligible, Member Cost Share

16. HOME MAKER $4290 HOME HEALTH AIDE $4385 ADULT DAY HEALTH $1560 NURSING HOME SEMI & PRIVATE $7,959 / $8618 Monthly Cost of Services for Reno, Area 2018https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html

17. Montana Medicaid Waiver Rates https://medicaidprovider.mt.gov/28#184572515-fee-schedules--elderly-and-physically-disabled-waiver

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