Request for Information from DHHS

We assisted in preparing a proposal to the Department of Health and Human Services in response to their request for information on how to reform North Carolina Medicaid.  Some suggestions included:
1. Reform WorkFirst programs by putting in place tighter regulations mandating recipients to present an annual W-2 to continue to qualify for services
2. Require foster parents of therapeutic children to participate in therapeutic community services such as hippotherapy every week.
3. Require foster parents to turn in receipts for funds received.
4. Create Behavioral Health Organizations to support the mentally ill population across their life span
5. NC Medicaid assist PT, OT, SLP, and BH in securing higher reimbursement and policy coverage with private insurances
6. Revise extrapolation and determine which situations warrant such recoupments
7.  Allow flexibility of units for therapists to provide services
8.  Make decisions where the family is the nuclei, and from there the primary care provider represents as the case manager to help match families to appropriate providers.  Resulting in reduced ER visits
9.  Create Health Information Technological funds to assist providers in converting over to more innovated systems
10.  Provide forgiveness incentives for providers who failed audits
TOP Proposed idea:  STATE BE MORE TRANSPARENT on how they will implement ACA

Thanks.

Health Reform

Governor McCory has chosen to not expand Medicaid in North Carolina

Healthcare Reform

How will the ACA impact rehab services-specifically for us- pediatric therapy services (outpatient).www.rehabbuilders-carolinas.com

www.rehabbuilders-carolinas.comThe true rehab: animals
Loving my 2 schnauzers Sophie and Stella Luna and 1 cat Sabrina.
Cheers to the Michael Vick rescue dogs  vickdogsblog.blogspot.com

Free online courses sponsored by various colleges and universities. www.coursera.org
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There is a group of therapists here in Charlotte, including myself, who are meeting and dedicated to educating parents, professionals, and the community on the available resources and various service models within the Charlotte Mecklenburg area. Tentative name is Kids Team: Therapy, Education, Advocacy, and Mentoring. Stay tuned....

Therapy visits

Families should always ask their insurance companies what specifically is covered in their plans for speech therapy services. Ask your provider what procedure codes will be billed; always get reference numbers for your phone calls; and know your visit limitations (# of visits per calendar or benefit year).