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 Transformation Update
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Register for SDC Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) Sessions
The Health Care and Economic Security Staff Development Center (SDC) is excited to announce that the Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) sessions for Transformation Phase II are now available for registration.
These sessions are eligible for the County Incentives Program Training Incentive.
Please check with your Eligibility Site before registering for the VILT sessions to make sure in-person training is not already set up for your site.
To register for the VILT sessions, users need to log into
CO.Learn
and search for the sessions listed below:
- CBMS Transformation Phase II: #1 Basic Case Navigation
- CBMS Transformation Phase II: #2 Finalization
- CBMS Transformation Phase II: #3 Program Specific –
- Medical Assistance
- Food Assistance
- Colorado Works
- Adult Financial
- Long-Term Care
- Workforce Development
- CBMS Transformation Phase II: #4 Income
- CBMS Transformation Phase II: #5 Resources
- CBMS Transformation Phase II: #6 Expenses
You may also click on the calendar on the
CO.Learn
Home Page to see a complete listing of all sessions offered. Stay tuned for additional information regarding participation in these VILT sessions!
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UPDATED Phase II Regional Site Visit Frequently Asked Questions Now Available
During the recent CBMS Transformation Regional Site Visits, there were several questions around what to expect for Phase II of CBMS Transformation. The
Updated Phase II Regional Site Visit FAQs Document
is now available to address these questions and share the provided answers.
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Recent Memo Series Issued to Counties
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OM 19-005
This memo is designed to inform contractors that have suspected fraud reporting requirements in their contracts with the Department (Directed Attendant Support Services Financial Management Services contractors) about changes in the requirements for reporting fraud to the Department and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU).
OM 19-008
The purpose of this agency letter is to advise eligibility sites of the increased resource limits for Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB), Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiaries (SLMB), Qualified Individuals (QI-1), and Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) resource limits.
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HCPF Informational Updates
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Income Limits Memos: Coming Soon
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The Department will be posting the new income limits in operational memos for:
- MAGI Health First Colorado
- Child Health Plan Plus
- Health First Colorado Buy-In for Working Adults with Disabilities
- Health First Colorado Buy-In Program for Children with Disabilities
- Medical Assistance - Medicare Savings
- Low Income Subsidy programs.
These income limits are based on the federal poverty level (FPL) guidelines, which are updated annually. These operational memos will be posted on April 1, 2019.
The Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS) has been updated to reflect the new income beginning April 2019, for all the Medical programs listed above.
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Hospital Transformation Program Update
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Program Overview
The
Hospital Transformation Program (HTP)
is a five-year reform initiative that builds upon the existing hospital supplemental payment program to incorporate value-based purchasing strategies into existing hospital quality and payment improvement initiatives. Over time, hospitals across the state will be required to demonstrate meaningful community engagement and improvements in health outcomes in order to receive supplemental payments. The program will outline expectations for key activities and tracking measures, in order to establish statewide uniformity while providing the hospitals the flexibility to work with their communities on the best interventions and approaches.
A detailed overview of the program, as well as the timeline for implementation and hospital requirements, can be found in the
HTP Concept Paper
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Stay Updated on All Things HTP!
As community engagement and partnership are cornerstones of the program, the HTP Newsletter will be an important channel for providing information and updates about the program to various stakeholders. A link to the most recent edition of the HTP Newsletter can be
found here
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Those interested in receiving updates about the HTP should
sign-up through the HCPF website
. To complete the sign-up process, enter your contact information and click the “Hospital Transformation Program” box.
If you have additional questions about the HTP, please contact:
Courtney A. Ronner, Hospital Relations and Communication Manager
303-866-2699
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Public Rule Review Meeting
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Public Rule Review meetings
are an opportunity for stakeholders to have one on one conversation with the Department's rule author regarding draft rules.
Public Rule Review meetings happen on the second Monday after the second Friday of each month. Stakeholders can attend in person or can e-mail feedback to the rule author before the rule goes to the Medical Services Board.
This does not take the place of public testimony at the Medical Services Board meeting and anyone who wishes is invited to come to the MSB meeting to address the Board directly. The next scheduled meeting of the MSB is Friday, November 9 at 9:00 a.m. in the 11
th
floor conference room at 303 East 17
th
Avenue.
You can access information about the Public Rule Review Meeting by visiting our
website
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County Grant & County Incentives Programs
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Resources
As a reminder, deliverables for Reporting Period 2 are due July 5, 2019.
Updated Documents:
Having trouble with your backlog numbers?
Take a proactive approach to lowering your backlog numbers by pulling the
Detailed Timely Processing of Medical Applicant Redeterminations - Ad Hoc
report in Cognos
after
the 15th of every month
to capture those cases which need action taken before the end of the month.
This report is not static - cases will be removed from the list after being worked.
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Save the date!
The County Grant Program's Year End Report Out will take place on
May 29 and 30, 2019.
All grantees are required to attend, though other counties can visit and watch grantees' presentations.
Site Visits
The County Team is on the road for much of March and April visiting grantees in person for the County Grant Program. Grant check in matrices are still due one week after your county's site visit.
Is your county considering applying for a grant in FY 2019-20?
Come to the Year End Report Out or take a look at previously funded grant projects on the
County Admin page
!
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Timeliness for February 2019
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Timeliness for all Medical Assistance
applications
was measured at
93.14 percent
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Timeliness for all Medical Assistance
redeterminations
was measured at
96.91 percent
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Go to your county’s snapshot to see updated rankings and new data for all the measures we track. Be on the lookout for new features, including:
- Updated data on the Leading Causes of Death – select the icon next to the “Premature death” measure in your snapshot to see updated values.
- Easy-to-find demographic breakdowns – for selected measures (such as Diabetes monitoring, Mammography screening, Children in poverty, Median household income, and Driving alone to work, and more), click on the county value for the measure to see a breakdown by racial/ethnic groups.
- New trend graphs for our Uninsured measures – we’ve added graphs that show you changes over time for our Additional Clinical Care Measures; see those in your county’s Snapshot.
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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
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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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