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1 Public Forum on Managed Long-Term Services and Supports in Pennsylvania June 2015 1

2 Objective of Today’s Forum Share information about the Commonwealth’s current thinking on Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) with the public Gather thoughts and ideas from participants, providers, managed care organizations, and other long-term services and supports (LTSS) stakeholders 2

3 MLTSS Program Goals Promoting health, safety, and well-being of thetarget populationPromoting health, safety, and well-being of the target population Strengthening health care and LTSS Enhancing opportunities for community-basedservicesEnhancing opportunities for community-based services Incorporating of person-centered service plandesignIncorporating of person-centered service plan design Advancing program innovationAdvancing program innovation Ensuring efficiency, transparency, accountability,and effectiveness of programsEnsuring efficiency, transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of programs 3

4 Current System 4 Physical Health Fee-for-Service Multiple health care providers with limited coordination No coordination between Medicare and Medicaid No single entity responsible for transitions from acute care Behavioral Health Managed Care Limited coordination with physical health and LTSS LTSS Fee-for-Service LTSS coordinated by service coordinator but limited coordination with physical and behavioral health Preference toward home and community- based services

5 Timeline 5 DescriptionDate Discussion Document ReleaseJune 1, 2015 Public Comment and Engagement Period including online/webinars options June/July, 2015 Deadline for Submission of CommentsJuly 15, 2015 RFP (Including all Three Phases)Release October, 2015 Phase 1 Ramp-up PeriodJuly-December, 2016 Phase 1 Enrollment DateJanuary 1, 2017 Phase 2 Ramp-up PeriodJuly-December, 2017 Phase 2 Enrollment DateJanuary 1, 2018 Phase 3 Ramp-up PeriodJuly-December, 2018 Phase 3 Enrollment DateJanuary 1, 2019

6 MLTSS Populations 6 Individuals eligible for Medicaid and Base-funded services through the Office of Developmental Programs will NOT be included in MLTSS.

7 MLTSS Program Components Person-Centered Service Planning Continued Option of Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services Services and Supports Coordination Access to Qualified Providers Emphasis on Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) 7

8 MLTSS Program Components Performance-Based Payment Incentives Participant Education and Enrollment Support Preventive Services Participant Protections Outcomes and Quality-Based Focus 8

9 Department Questions for Stakeholders What are some ways that this program can expand access to home and community-based services? How should quality be measured? What does quality of life mean to you? What issues should the state consider if behavioral health services are included in the program? Are there any additional groups that should be included for MLTSS enrollment? How would you like to continue providing input and receiving updates? 9

10 Stakeholder Participation Comments and Questions Please limit comments to 5 minutes to allow time for all commenters. Priority will be given to commenters who pre- registered to comment. If time permits, the floor will be opened for additional commenters. 10

11 Closing Interested parties are invited and encouraged to submit written comments using the form in Appendix A of the discussion document and available online at (http://www.dhs.state.pa.us/foradults/managedlongt ermsupports/index.htm) as this will ease and expedite review.http://www.dhs.state.pa.us/foradults/managedlongt ermsupports/index.htm The discussion document is available at the above website, as well. 11

12 Closing Comments may be submitted: –BY MAIL to: April Leonhard Department of Human Services Office of Long-Term Living, Bureau of Policy and Regulatory Management P.O. Box 8025 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8025. –BY EMAIL: RA-MLTSS@pa.govRA-MLTSS@pa.gov –BY PHONE: (717) 783-8412 12


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