Many people have contacted me about issues with AHCCCS redetermination. I am hearing about two issues: My hope is to give some great examples of these issues to attorneys and to leadership within AHCCCS so that we can determine where the issues are and they can be fixed.
The CMS requires FIDE plans to be fully aligned by January 1st, 2025. A FIDE SNP is a special kind of Medicare managed care plan that coordinates all covered Medicare and Medicaid benefits in one health plan. This integration is intended to improve coordination and reduce fragmentation in healthcare services. This means that the Medicaid […]
I am deeply concerned about the changes CMS is making that affect the dually enrolled Medicaid/Medicare members. I have had the opportunity to discuss this with attorneys including meetings with Justice in Aging. Yesterday Justice in Aging put out a policy brief on the issue. They address several important issues. Their policy brief is HERE. […]
The CMS requires FIDE plans to be fully aligned by January 1st, 2025. A FIDE SNP is a special kind of Medicare managed care plan that coordinates all covered Medicare and Medicaid benefits in one health plan. This integration is intended to improve coordination and reduce fragmentation in healthcare services. This means that the Medicaid […]
CMS has started a pilot program for dementia. The program has enrolled 100 providers and is currently enrolling patients. This pilot is called the GUIDE and the goal is to reduce costs for care of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients which is skyrocketing. CMS spent 345 Trillion in 2023 for this care and it continues […]
As we age technology gets more difficult to manage. I am currently helping someone with dementia and the Iphone is getting more difficult to manage. I have been looking for ways to make the Iphone simpler and less frustrating. I hoped there was an app to do this. I can not be the only person […]
I attended a conference on the 340B program. The program is much more complicated than I understood. I had the opportunity to learn from professors, lawyers, and prescription drug manufacturers about the program. I appreciated the opportunity to learn more about this program and what it offers to the rural areas of our nation. “The […]
As we age, we need to be careful to prevent falls. My friend just slipped on a loose rug and did a lot of damage to her leg. Charlie Colin, bassist for Train, just passed away from a slip and fall in his shower. A couple of years ago I broke my ankle. I slipped […]
The program is designed to provide those with disabilities to aid them in gaining, regaining or retaining competitive employment. The goal is for the employment to be integrated within a typical work setting with colleagues with and without disabilities. You may be eligible for VR services if you meet all of the following requirements: The […]
Taking care of aging parents is a meaningful and sometimes challenging responsibility. It involves providing emotional support, managing healthcare needs, and ensuring their overall well-being as they navigate this phase of life. The Department of Economic Security has a Division of Aging and Adult Services. They provide services for at risk Arizonans to meet basic […]