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How We Help Medicaid & Long-Term Services and Supports

NCQA

LTSS Distinction, for MCOs, and Case-Management for LTSS (CM-LTSS), for community-based organizations (CBO)— increase oversight of care for this vulnerable population. In July, NCQA will update these programs to further align with best practices and federal regulations. Why Should MCOs Earn LTSS Distinction?

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HHS Releases First of Its Kind National Strategy on Family Caregiving

NASHP

Financial and Workplace Security : Enhance family leave requirements , establish tax credits for caregiving expenses , establish protections against workplace discrimination based on family responsibilities , include family caregiving in unemployment insurance eligibility , and promote financial education and planning for family caregivers. “As

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National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Implementation Guide

NASHP

Shared Plan of Care. Care Coordination Workforce. Care Transitions. health plans, providers, families of CYSHCN) in using, adapting, and implementing the National Care Coordination Standards for CYSHCN to develop or improve care coordination systems. Recruit providers to support system improvements.

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State Policy Considerations to Support Equitable Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs 

NASHP

The UVA health system also manages the Care Connection for Children center in SWVA, which is a statewide network funded through the Title V CYSHCN program, to provide care coordination services to CYSHCN and their families. HHSC Uniform Managed Care Manual, Nonemergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Services Handbook,” August 1, 2021.

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State Community Health Worker Models

NASHP

. §7022), in existence for over fifteen years, is a statewide network of NCQA certified Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs) which are supported by regional program managers, quality improvement managers, self-management program coordinators, and a regional Community Health Team (CHT).

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Community Health Worker Models

NASHP

. §7022), in existence for over fifteen years, is a statewide network of NCQA certified Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs) which are supported by regional program managers, quality improvement managers, self-management program coordinators, and a regional Community Health Team (CHT).