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Office of the Governor | Mississippi Division of Medicaid. David J. Dzielak, Ph.D. Delta Early Education Panel October 29, 2014. Medicaid Overview. 1965 - Created as part of the Social Security Amendments of 1965 (PL 89-97) 1969 - Enacted by the Mississippi State Legislature
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Office of the Governor | Mississippi Division of Medicaid • David J. Dzielak, Ph.D. • Delta Early Education Panel • October 29, 2014
Medicaid Overview • 1965 - Created as part of the Social Security Amendments of 1965 (PL 89-97) • 1969 - Enacted by the Mississippi State Legislature • Safety net program similar to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five territories participate in the voluntary matching program. 5
Medicaid Overview • Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP)Lowest match 50%, MS has highest match at 73.58% • Eligibility determined by income and SSI status • Based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) 2014 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines
Who is Enrolled? 704,321Medicaid beneficiaries 70,855CHIP beneficiaries 775,176Total enrollment 54.7% = Children 6.6% = Low Income Parents/Caretakers 17.6% = Disabled(Supplemental Security Income) 11.1% = Dually eligible 3.0% = Family Planning 1.9% = Pregnant Women As of September 30, 2014
March of Dimes 2013 Premature Birth* Report Card *Less than 37 weeks of pregnancy. Premature birth rate in Mississippi =17.1 %
Why Poor Birth Outcomes Matter • Premature babies are likely to require immediate specialized medical care • Face long-term health and development problems • Medical care costs associated with premature births is estimated to be $241 million annually in Mississippi
Why Poor Birth Outcomes Matter • Underdeveloped babies are at higher risk for developmental problems • More likely to require early intervention services and special education • Annual estimated costs for these services is $22 million • Including lost productivity for the parents the total cost per year is estimated at $336.17 million
Causes of Poor Birth Outcomes • Poor health status before pregnancy • Tobacco use during pregnancy • High rates of early elective delivery • High risk births in hospitals with an inappropriate level of care
Medicaid Coverage of Births in Mississippi Medicaid Covered Total % CY 2011 26,445 39,825 66 CY 2012 25,205 38,61865 CY 2013 25,060 36,82768
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment • Provides preventive and comprehensive health services for children from birth up to age 21 • Provides a way for children to get medical exams, checkups, follow-up treatment, and special care they need to make sure they enjoy the benefits of good health.
Early Intervention/Targeted Case Management • Active process carried out by a case manager assisting children from 0 to 3 years old gain access to medical, social, educational, other services.
Activities These activities include but are not limited to: • Arranging for and coordinating the development of the child’s IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) • Arranging for the delivery of the needed services as identified in the IFSP