1. Preparing for Managed Care May 13, 2015 Peggy Elmer, LCSW Senior Clinical Director- Behavioral Health

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4. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. Enabling Services Align incentives to promote quality results Invest in enabling success (technology, reporting, staff, incentives) Streamline Business Practices Reduce the hassle factor, especially around payment and utilization management practices Engage providers with holistic programs and invest to enable change Feedback and Engagement Use regular, consistent, and benchmarked information feedback for improvement Provide technology (e.g., electronic heath records) to support point-of- service information Partner for Success Move from transactional relationships to collaborations Assess joint opportunities to better meet the needs of the market to create competitive differentiators Engaging providers to influence member outcomes

5. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. 5 Why is Optum Promoting the Use of Peer Support and Services? We are committed to enhancing our Recovery Orientation - The Recovery Oriented System Indicator (ROSI) identifies peer support and the employment of peers as a central element to a recovery oriented system http://www.power2u.org/downloads/ROSI-Recovery%20Oriented%20Systems%20Indicators.pdf http://www.power2u.org/downloads/ROSI-Recovery%20Oriented%20Systems%20Indicators.pdf The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) has identified peer support as one of pillars of Recovery http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/sma05-4129/ The Surgeon General’s Office endorse the use of peer support http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/toc.html#chapter4 The President's New Freedom Commission identifies the use of peer to peer services as central to a transformed system http://mentalhealthcommission.gov/reports/Finalreport/FullReport.htm http://mentalhealthcommission.gov/reports/Finalreport/FullReport.htm We are committed to seeing peers go back to work in meaningful and valuable roles It works!

6. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. 6 Peer Coaching programs -The Optum experience Optum Research: –enrollees in the WI PeerLink program showed a significant decrease of 71% in average # of acute inpatient days per month –enrollees in the TN PeerLink program showed a significant decrease of 90% in average # of acute inpatient days per month Optum TX 70% reduction in hospital days Optum Pierce: 125 people, 79.2% reduction in hospital admission year over year $550,215 in savings. NYAPRS data:71% percent of the people the Peer Bridgers worked with were able to stay out of the hospital in 2009. Recovery Innovations: 56% reduction in hospital readmission rates.

7. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. Network Recruitment Optum offers a robust network of clinicians, agencies and facilities throughout New York State To serve consumers through FIDA, HARP and Mainstream Medicaid carve-in plans, we are actively identifying providers who offer the following services for recruitment: 7 Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Case Management Community Integration Counseling Continuing Day Treatment Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Treatment programs Home Health Mobile Mental Health Treatment OMH licensed Community Residences Opioid Treatment Services Peer delivered services Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports TeleHealth 1915i-like Home and Community Based Services

8. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. The participation process begins with submission of the agency application Additional required application materials include: –Signed UBH Group Agreement –Signed Disclosure of Ownership and Control Interest Statement –The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Attestation with 100% compliance Pre-contractual site audits Required for unaccredited agencies pursuing group contracts –May be waived following Optum review of the agency’s most recent OMH and/or OASAS site audit results Approval by Optum Credentialing Committee Orientation to Optum clinical and administrative protocols via Provider Orientation Forums and webinars, or review of provider resources posted on www.providerexpress.com Network Participation Requirements

9. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. What providers can do now Establish relationships with plans Providers can assess current population by plan type and determine which managed care organizations (MCO’S) that they will need to establish contracting requirements MCO’s must contract with providers who are serving 5 or more of their members to ensure continuity of care and avoid disruption of services. Do not wait for MCO’s to find you. Be proactive and start the process early Think about the person, NOT the program Clearly define your expertise Clearly define what you DO NOT do Use and share data

10. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. For provider group agencies that employ both licensed professional and unlicensed paraprofessional staff to render services under the umbrella of the agency, Optum will execute group contracts with the agency as the contracting entity Group agencies must submit the Optum agency application, indicating the services being provided and the licensed clinical professionals on the staff roster The individual clinicians on staff do not need to be individually credentialed when they work for the agency under an Optum group contract Credentialing of Group Agencies

11. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. Joining the Optum Network 11

12. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. Network Requirements - Agencies 1.Must complete an application documenting business/clinical structure 2.Must be in good standing with state and federal regulatory bodies 3.Must be accredited by an Optum-recognized accrediting body (e.g., Joint Commission, COA, CARF, AOA): If not accredited by an Optum-recognized body, a site audit is conducted prior to credentialing In lieu of site visit, Optum may accept certification from CMS or State Agency if reviewed within last 3 years 4.Must have insurance with following minimums per occurrence / aggregate: Professional liability insurance - $1 million/$3 million minimum General liability insurance - $1 million/$1 million minimum 12

13. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. Agency Application and Credentialing Process Agency submits a completed Agency Application to the Network Manager In addition to the completed application, the following documents should be submitted: –Copies of current state license(s)/certificates for all services the Agency provides –Accreditation status –Professional and general liability insurance certificates –Form W-9 (one for each Tax ID under which Agency bills) –Policies and procedures on: Intake/Access Process to Behavioral Medicine Quality Improvement Plan 13

14. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. Agency Application and Credentialing Process Upon receipt of completed application and required documents, Optum reviews materials to assess network need and Agency eligibility If an unaccredited Agency, a site audit is scheduled to assess: –Type and quality of programming –Types of staff providing services –Staff competencies –Treatment documentation standards –Physical environment Eligible Agencies’ applications are forwarded to the Credentialing Department Credentialing is generally completed within 180 days of receipt of completed application and required documents The Agency is notified within 10 days of the Credentialing Committee’s decision 14

15. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. Recredentialing Optum recredentials agencies at least once every 36 months: –State law or client requirements may require a different recredentialing cycle Very similar to initial credentialing, including Primary Source Verifications and notification to you of any discrepancies found during the process It is important that you maintain current demographic information with Optum To update the Agency’s information, use the Provider Express secure “Transactions” feature or contact your Network Manager 15

16. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. Important Reminders Between credentialing cycles, please remember to: –Update Optum with any changes to the Agency’s demographic information such as: Tax ID number Changes or renewals of licenses Renewal of insurance –Notify Optum if the Agency is unable to take new referrals (for example, due to full practice) –Notify Optum of any action that could potentially result in the suspension, sanction, revocation or restriction of your license 16

17. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. Peer Support Credentialing – Required Qualifications State Certification, in states where it exists. In states where certification is not required, the staff must have completed peer support training from an approved program and passed an exam. The training program must be completed through any of the following approved programs which also must be approved by the applicable state office of mental/behavioral health: o Appalachian Consulting o Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance o Recovery Innovations o Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania o NAZCARE of Northern Arizona o The Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) o Transformation Center o Mountain States o NYS Peer Academy Any other training program on Peer Support Services must be submitted for review and approval by Optum/UBH prior to credentialing or contracting the organization for peer support services. If required by regulation, peer support staff are supervised by an independently licensed mental health professional.

18. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. Peer Support Credentialing Process for Organizations Once potential organizations who employ Peer Support Specialists are identified, the Network Manager distributes the applicable application and supporting materials to the agency. The organization completes the application and supporting materials and submits them back to the Network Manager. Once the Network Manager receives the application and materials from the organization they submit a request to have a program audit conducted. All Peer Support organizations will need to pass a program audit prior to being credentialed. Once the audit of the organization has been completed, the Network Manager confirms the agency passed the audit and forwards the agency application and contract materials to the credentialing team for review and approval by the Credentialing Committee. The Credentialing Team Confirms all the Peer Support Specialists of the organization meet the certification, training, and credentialing criteria/requirements applicable to the state requirements, agency licensure type, accreditation, liability insurance, and is in good standing with applicable state and federal agencies Credentialing Committee for review and approval

19. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. Peer Support Organization – Audit Process The Peer Support Program audit focuses on general agency policies, the specific supervision plan, hiring practices, and recordkeeping protocols (contact records) for peer support specialists The audit may be completed through a desktop review, or in the case of an unaccredited organization, may be completed on-site (audit team determines) The record keeping protocols include a review of: –Initial data gathering –Coordination of Care –Recovery Planning –Case Notes –Discharge Planning –General Record Development

20. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. Peer Support – Resources Optum has added the Recovery & Resiliency Toolkit for Providers to the Provider Portal, www.providerexpress.com.www.providerexpress.com Specific Resources from SAMHSA and the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance are published in the toolkit. The Recovery & Resiliency Toolkit can be found at: www.providerexpress.com/rrtoolkit/ Provider and Network information can be found on : www.optum.com www.liveandworkwell.com

21. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. Optum’s smartphone apps Behavioral Health Clinician Search is our most popular web tool. The first app we mobilized, it searches our entire clinician network and provides detailed recommendations, clinician background and GPS directions. (Also available in UHC’s Health4Me app.) Liveandworkwell.com also offers mobile-formatted Parenting/Teen/Child wellness and behavioral information in conjunction with KidsHealth ® Behavioral Health Clinician Search is our most popular web tool. The first app we mobilized, it searches our entire clinician network and provides detailed recommendations, clinician background and GPS directions. (Also available in UHC’s Health4Me app.) Liveandworkwell.com also offers mobile-formatted Parenting/Teen/Child wellness and behavioral information in conjunction with KidsHealth ® Optum Whole Health Tracker is the result of work with Larry Frick, it enables a user to set and track goals in 10 aspects of their life on the way to wellness. Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP ® ) is the result of a collaboration with Dr. Mary Ellen Copeland. It mobilizes her WRAP toolkit that is recognized for supporting people with mental health challenges. It includes, all the WRAP elements, including Trigger Identification, Daily Action Plans, a crisis plan and an Advanced Directive

22. Confidential property of Optum. Do not distribute or reproduce without express permission from Optum. Resources and Contact Information Melissa Razzano, Director- Provider Relations for NY, NJ, CT and VT Melissa.Razzano@optum.com Phone: (518)-313-4766 Tara Caruso, Senior Network Manager for NYC and Long Island tara.caruso@optum.com Phone: (518)-313-4767 Kevin Carknard, Senior Network Manager for Capital Region kevin.carknard@optum.com Phone: (518) 313-4768 Peggy Elmer, LCSW Clinical Director- Specialty Networks margaret.elmer@optum.com Phone: 518 362 2231 22