1 Summary 2 Nursing Home Transition Longstanding program assisted in the transition of thousands NHT providers assist NF residents to address any barriers to transition housing applications important records and identification how participants needs will be addressed with communi ID: 1030494
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1. Nursing Home Transition1
2. Summary2Nursing Home TransitionLong-standing program, assisted in the transition of thousandsNHT providers assist NF residents to address any barriers to transition – (housing applications, important records and identification, how participant’s needs will be addressed with community programs and supports)Since 12/16, changes to program increased number of available providers, aligned rates to SC rates to increase numbers servedDHS goal to “serve more people in the community”
3. CHC Update3NHT in CHC CountiesMCOs are responsible to provide nursing home transition servicesMCOs identify individuals who want to transition and refer them for transition assistance if needed Individuals who already had approved transition plans prior to CHC implementation may continue with current transition coordinator through 180 day continuity of care periodOLTL encourages NHT providers to work closely with MCOs
4. CHC Update4SE ImplementationNHT providers must contact MCOs to contract as providers in order to be able to bill for individuals under continuity of careOnce an individual is enrolled in CHC, NHT activities can no longer be billed through OLTL NHT program
5. CHC Update5NH-HCBS Transition WorkgroupRecommended approach to improve NH to HCBS transitions (CHC/FFS)Address gap in services from current process Ensure individuals know whether or not they are eligible for waiver services before making decision to transition from NF Provide HCBS eligibility and services on day of discharge
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