Minnesota Department of Human Services, Manager Technology for Home Melanie Fry Minnesota Department of Human Services, Manager Technology for Home Sue Redepenning President LiveLifeTherapySolutions, Contractor for Technology for Home Sirad Shirdon, MS CCC-SLP Minnesota Department of Human Services, EIDBI

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95% of People Say T4H Helped Person survey at initial AT consultation 104 new responses from 1/1/16 to 6/30/16 39 were people with disabilities 63 were family or the guardian Question Response Do you have goals for how the assistive technology (AT) solutions will help? 99% Yes Do you feel that the AT solutions discussed today will be helpful? Do you feel that the solutions can be used independently? 95% Yes Person Survey at six month follow-up 52 new responses Question Response Are any of the AT solutions that you have received helpful? 95% Yes Is more assistance needed? 53% Yes

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Overview of EIDBI Benefit MN EIDBI services: Passed into law in 2013 Healthcare benefit Provides medically necessary intensive treatment for ASD and related conditions (e.g. Rett Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders) Design to address or treat functional skills and core developmental deficits Providers parent/primary caregiver training and education

Principles of EIDBI Target early identification and early intervention while recognizing that children with ASD and related conditions are often not identified until later in life Individualized based on the values, goals, preferences, language and culture of each child and family Promote the child’s optimal independence and participation in family, school and community life

Who is eligible for EIDBI? Children from birth up to age 21 years On Medical Assistance including MA managed care and MA-TEFRA Have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or a related condition Meet medical necessity as determined through a Comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation (CMDE)

How do children access EIDBI? Children can be referred for a Comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation by anyone Parents Child care workers Teachers Medical professionals Social Workers Case Managers & Counties An eligibility determination is made by a qualified CMDE provider

CMDE Process is conducted by a qualified mental health professional must include information from a licensed medical professional reviews and incorporates diagnostic assessment information assessments administered by other professionals

Pathway to EIDBI Services CMDE sent to DHS or MCO and ITP Provider if Known Family selects EIDBI provider Child referred for CMDE CMDE conducted Service authorization approved ITP sent to DHS or MCO ITP Developed With Family Coordinated Care Conference (Optional) Anne We will cover coordinated care conference information later. Coordinated care conference is optional based on parent request only. Progress Monitoring EIDBI services begin Annual CMDE

EIDBI Covered Services Comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation (CMDE) Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) Development and Monitoring Coordinated Care Conference EIDBI Interventions Intervention Observation and Direction Family/Caregiver Training and Counseling

Additional EIDBI Resources EIDBI Policy Guide Minnesota Health Care Program Provider Directory EIDBI Provider Manual

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