Utah Family Voices Sponsored Workshop 

Use the Magic Words with your Insurance Company: How to get the equipment and supplies your child with special health care needs requires.

When:  April 23, 2016 from 10:00 - 11:30 AM 
Location:
Utah Parent Center/Utah Family Voices 
230 West 200 South Suite 1101, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1337  

As children we all learned quickly that certain words got certain reactions from the adults in our life. Sometimes those reactions were desirable and sometimes not. Learning the language and "magic words" for your insurance company can help you get the things your child needs to keep them healthy and well. This workshop will discuss how to effectively work with your insurance company by drawing on the expertise of the Primary Children's hospital case management team.  Wendy Roberts, BSN will be available to answer the specific questions you need answered. We will also be discussing the goals that both families of children with special health care needs and their insurance companies have.
 
If you would like to attend, please register at:  http://conta.cc/1RWzPVs 
Please fill out the questions section to address your family's situation.  If you have any questions about this event please contact Utah Family Voices at 1-844-UFV-UASK.

Wendy Roberts BSN will give the presentation.  She has been a pediatric nurse for over 20 years. She has worked with insurance companies for over 7 years at Primary Children's Hospital and learned that there are efficient and effective ways of communicating that improve the overall experience and help all involved get their needs met in the most cost effective ways.
Health Care Services Coverage Issues Survey

Have you had difficulties getting health care services for your child? If so, we would like to learn more. We as parents of children with special needs are working with Family Voices and the American Academy of Pediatrics to better understand the issues that families face in getting and paying for health care for their child, particularly children with special health care needs or disabilities. We know that some families are having problems finding the right doctor, or getting a referral, or having needed services denied. We know that these problems may affect having enough money for your family or being able to maintain a job. By sharing your experiences in this short survey, you will be helping policy makers understand important issues - a first step in creating better health systems for our children and families.

Please complete the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCHAccessCoveragePayment You will not be asked for any identifying information. Your responses will be completely confidential.
Medically Complex Children's Waiver (MCCW)

During the 2016 General Legislative Session the Utah Department of Health was appropriated additional funding to enroll new children in the Medically Complex Children's Waiver (MCCW). With this funding the MCCW will serve approximately 70 additional children.  Applications for the MCCW will be accepted during an open application period May 2 - June 6, 2016. 

Applications will be accepted online through the webpage, via fax or mail. The application process will require parents to answer some questions about their child's medical conditions and services. In addition, parents will be required to provide a copy of the child's most recent history and physical by the Primary Care Provider. Please view the presentation available on the website to familiarize yourself with the application process prior to submitting the application.
 
In order to qualify the child must:
  • Be 0 through 18 years of age;
  • Have 3 or more specialty physicians;
  • Have involvement of 3 or more organ systems; and
  • Have a disability determination by the State Medical Review Board.
For more information and how to apply visit: http://health.utah.gov/ltc/mccw/

Contact Information:
Medically Complex Children's Waiver
Toll Free: 1-800-662-9561 Option 5
Salt Lake County: 801-538-6155 Option 5
Fax: 801-323-1593
 
Mail:
Utah Department of Health
Medically Complex Children's Waiver
Division of Medicaid and Health Financing
Bureau of Authorization and Community Based Services
PO Box 143112
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-3112
Utah's Family to Family Health Information and Support Center is funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration, Maternal & Child Health Bureau, Grant #H84MC07996. This content should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should HHS, HRSA, infer any endorsements.
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