County Connections Newsletter
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This newsletter is designed for the Department to inform county directors, management and staff about county performance, policy changes, process updates, upcoming due dates, and more.
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High-Impact Policy and Process Updates
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CBMS Road to Transformation
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The
Road to Transformation
is a monthly one page overview that previews one key feature of CBMS Transformation and lists current activities.
This month’s issue previews your first look at what the CBMS home page will look like in the updated User Interface.
The left-hand margin of the newsletter provides links that will allow you to learn more about CBMS Transformation and provide input in shaping the new User Interface for CBMS:
Take Our Surveys!
– Take our 10-second survey, and let us know how you like the new
CBMS Transformation Newsletter
and whether you like the way the new CBMS home page looks.
CBMS Transformation
– Link to the Transformation page in the CBMS Community on the Portal. Learn about Transformation objectives, benefits, scope, and much more.
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ACC Phase II: New Resources Available
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The next iteration of the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) is scheduled to begin
July 1, 2018
. The goals of the next phase are to improve member health and reduce costs.
The Department continues to prepare for the implementation of the next phase of the ACC and is working hard to ensure a smooth transition of the program. For a timeline of the Department's major activities related to Phase II, visit
CO.gov/HCPF/ACCPhase2
.
New webinars and fact sheets, including contracting guidance, have been made available on
CO.gov/HCPF/ACCPhase2
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IEVS and Reasonable Compatibility Webinars
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In June 2018, the Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS) will implement updates and enhance the Income Eligibility Verification System (IEVS) and its use of Reasonable Compatibility for Medical Assistance categories.
This will include implementing a reasonable compatibility check for Non-MAGI categories. This effort will align system functionality with policy ensuring that Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) income records are considered appropriately for both MAGI and Non-MAGI categories.
This project is not changing the policy or rules for when an IEVS letter is sent. Members receive an IEVS letter when their self-reported income and the amount their employer reports to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment are significantly different or, more precisely, not reasonably compatible. The individual is asked to provide an explanation of why the numbers are different, and/or to provide proof that the income received through IEVS is inaccurate.
The purpose of this Webinar is to inform Eligibility workers of enhancements to CBMS as well as inform Eligibility workers of system updates involving CDLE records for Reasonable Compatibility to align with policy.
This webinar is
not
eligible for the FY 2017-18 Training Incentive.
The SDC will release an eligible training in June 2018 on CO.Learn/LMS.
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HCPF Department Updates - Informational
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The Department
FY 2016-17 Annual Report
is now available. Check it out to learn important Department data and budget information, and read provider and member testimonials.
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The Department's first agenda bill this session,
SB18-093
, has been sent to the Governor for signature.
Additionally, the Department’s bills related to conflict-free case management for single-entry points (
HB18-1288
) has officially been introduced and will be heard by the House Public Health & Human Services Committee on March 27.
- Redesign of Children’s Habilitation Residential Program (CHRP) Waiver – The JBC approved our budget request and has agreed to run this legislation.
- Cost Savings through Transition Services & Community Living – The JBC approved the Department's budget request and has agreed to run this legislation.
- Align Managed Care Statute with Federal Regulations
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Home and Community Based Services Final Rule FAQs
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The Department issued guidance regarding the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Settings Final Rule on January 31, 2018.
In 2014, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published a rule requiring HCBS to be provided in settings that meet certain criteria, ensuring that HCBS participants have access to the benefits of community living and live and receive services in integrated, non-institutional settings.
The Department has conducted implementation activities including discussing the Settings Final Rule with advocates, providers, and other stakeholders; working with a contractor and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to conduct site visits at provider sites; and reviewing public comments.
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Innovation Learning Network Event
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The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is hosting a regional Innovation Learning Network (ILN) event on
Thursday, March 29 from 1:30 – 4:30 at The Colorado Health Foundation, 1780 Pennsylvania St. in Denver
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ILN is an organizational-based membership network made up of healthcare systems, health foundations, safety net providers, design/innovation firms, and tech companies.
Although their individual missions vary, all their member organizations carry a common goal: to make healthcare better through good design. The Innovation Learning Network endeavors to be “a place to push innovative thinking by connecting with others, finding inspiration and sharing knowledge like never before.” They achieve this shared learning through meetings, conferences, virtual sessions and collaborative workgroups.
The theme of our event will be engaging members to create better programs and outcomes.
Please respond to Betsy Holt, HCPF PFC Project Manager, if you are interested in attending or would like additional information:
Betsy.Holt@state.co.us
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County Grant & County Incentives Programs
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External Incentives Deliberations for FY 2018-19 incentives are ongoing. The next meeting is on 3/20 and the topics are Long Term Services & Supports (LTSS) Incentive and the Training Incentive.
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Grant site visits are taking place in March.
Please send in your Quarterly Check In Matrix no more than 1 week after the site visit.
External Grants Deliberations for FY 2018-19 will take place on 4/4. Contact the County Team if your county is interested in participating.
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Timeliness for February 2018
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Timeliness for all Medical Assistance
applications
was measured at
95.63 percent
. The Department and its county partners have registered 44 consecutive months above 95 percent timeliness.
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Timeliness for all Medical Assistance
redeterminations
was measured at
97.06 percent
. The Department and its county partners have registered 25 consecutive months above 95 percent timeliness.
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Connect for Health Colorado
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We released our End of Open Enrollment report this week, our most detailed look at the impact we are having across Colorado. This year, you will see that more of our customers are receiving help through the Advance Premium Tax Credit – 69 percent, compared to 61 percent last year – and the average level of monthly tax credit help climbed to $505 from $369 last year.
The number of users of our Quick Cost and Plan Finder tool increased more than five-fold, to 163,323, while the number of calls to our Customer Service Center dropped by one-third.
Even with a 23 percent reduction in the number of days in the enrollment period and confusion related to last year’s policy debate, our plan selections nearly equaled last year’s. Many of you receiving this message share in the credit for this success and I want to thank you and invite you to read the
full report.
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OEDIT Launches 2018 Blueprint 2.0 Initiatives
Applications open
March 15
- Rural Colorado communities encouraged to apply
Launched in 2015,
Blueprint 2.0
, leverages state partnerships and specialized resources to address the economic development goals of rural areas of Colorado. Blueprint 2.0 is a bottom-up effort to turn regional feedback on local economic needs into a statewide set of initiatives to advance the economies of rural communities.
In 2017, 17 communities across the state benefited from Blueprint 2.0 initiatives focused on place-making, branding, co-working, small business support, film production, outdoor recreation and tourism promotion. Past Blueprint 2.0 recipients have received technical assistance developing tourism assets, strategic business growth action plans and even a tiny home master plan.
The following eight initiatives will be offered in 2018:
Communities interested in a Blueprint 2.0 initiative are encouraged to learn more and apply online at
choosecolorado.com/blueprint
. Applicants will be asked to demonstrate collaboration, strong local leadership and solid support for the initiative they chose to pursue.
Blueprint 2.0 applications are due on
June 1, 2018
and winning communities will be announced in early July.
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Department Contacts & Resources
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The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, creed, political beliefs, or disability.
Learn more about our Nondiscrimination Policy
.
ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-800-221-3943 (State Relay: 711).
CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn. Gọi số 1-800-221-3943 (State Relay: 711).
For further information about this policy, to request free disability and/or language aids and services, or to file a discrimination complaint, contact:
504/ADA Coordinator
1570 Grant St
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-6010, Fax: 303-866-2828, State Relay: 711
Civil rights complaints can also be filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights electronically through the
Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal
or by mail, phone, or fax at:
1961 Stout Street Room 08-148
Denver, CO 80294
Telephone: 800-368-1019, Fax: 202-619-3818, TDD: 800-537-7697
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Colorado Dept. of Health Care Policy & Financing
(303) 866-2993 | 1570 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203
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