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Module 9.1_Application Centers_04112018
1. Module 9.1_SSP for Application Centers_v3 _naration
1.1 This Video Contains Audio
Notes:
1.2 Accessing the Self-Service Portal
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Narration: Accessing the Self-Service Portal for Application Centers
2. Introduction
2.1 Introduction
Notes:
Narration:
This course introduces the basics of accessing the Self-Service Portal, known as the SSP,
for Application Centers in the new Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Determination
System, known as LaMEDS.
You may find it helpful to click the resources button on the top of your screen to
download the script of the video.
Use the navigation to the left to skip to the information you would like to view.
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2.2 Accessing Self-Service Portal
Notes:
Note For LDH: Include a resource later that has the website to access the SSP
Narration: As an Application Center, you have additional functions beyond what the
public sees. To begin, access the system from the SSP homepage by clicking Login and
Enrollment in the Partner section.
2.3 Accessing the Self-Service Portal
Notes:
Narration: This video discusses the 3 main processes you will need in order to access the
SSP.
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Enroll an Application Center: This refers to enrolling a new application center in the
system. You only have to do this if you are an Application Center manager, CEO or
CFO. Your Application Center must be enrolled before enrolling as a Trusted User.
Enroll as a Trusted User: This refers to what all Application Center Managers and
Representatives must do when creating an account in the SSP.
Login: This refers to logging into the SSP once you already have an account.
Click the Enroll an Application Center button first to learn about that function. If you
would like to skip that lesson, use the left navigation.
3. Enroll an Application Center
3.1 Application Center
Notes:
Narration: To enroll as an application center, first click the Enroll an Application Center
hyperlink on the Application Center Login & Enrollment screen.
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3.2 Application Center
Notes:
Narration: Here is the Application Center Contractual Agreement. You must fill out all 8
sections to enroll your application center and satellite offices.
Primary (Main) Application Center - Identifying Information: This is where you enter
the AC’s name and tax ID, and the name, phone number, and fax number of the AC’s
primary point of contact.
CEO/CFO Information: This is where you enter the name, date of birth, phone number,
and email for either the CEO or CFO of your AC
Physical & Mailing Address: This is where you enter the physical and mailing
addresses for the AC. If you note that the physical address is the same as the mailing
address, the mailing address fields pre-populate and are disabled.
Type of Facility: This is where you select a facility type from the drop-down menu.
This includes, but is not limited to, Pharmacies, Hospitals, and Religious Organizations.
Control of Facility: This is where you enter the control type from the drop-down menu
or type it in if the control type is not available in the drop-down. This includes, but is
not limited to, Federal Agencies, Charitable or Religious Organizations, and Privately
Owned entities.
Types of Applications To Be Served For Medicaid Applicants: This is where you check
the box or boxes next to the types of applicants you intend to serve at your AC
Add Satellite Application Center Location: If you have more than one physical location,
select yes to enter the addresses for each location.
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3.3 Confirm Address
Notes:
Narration: Once you click Next on the Application Center Contractual Agreement
screen, you are asked to confirm the Physical and Mailing addresses you entered.
Sometimes, the SSP will suggest a valid address to review. This valid address either
matches what was entered on the previous screen or provides a slightly different
suggested address based on information from an interface. It is important to review this
information because if it is incorrect, it will affect the state’s ability to contact you and
send payment information.
3.4 Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Notes:
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Narration: Once you finish entering the information for your primary location, you get
the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Enrollment Form. This screen appears for all
primary and satellite AC locations. It has 3 sections:
Contact Information: Enter the contact information for the individual who is responsible
for the AC’s finances.
Account Information: Enter information about the bank account where you want
payments from the state to be deposited.
Electronic Signature: To agree to the terms, check the boxes, and enter your name as an
electronic signature.
3.5 Satellite Application Center
Notes:
Narration: If you selected Yes for the question about adding a satellite application center
location, you are brought to the Satellite Application Center Location Contractual
Agreement screen. These questions are similar to the questions asked about the primary
application center.
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3.6 Confirm Address
Notes:
Narration: For any satellite locations you add, you also have to confirm their addresses,
just like you did for the primary AC location.
3.7 Agreements
Notes:
Narration: After you fill out the Contractual Agreement and Electronic Funds Transfer
Enrollment Form screens for all AC locations, there are 3 screens you must agree to and
electronically sign. These are all the same forms that Application Centers are used to.
Previously they were paper forms, now you just complete them online as part of online
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registration.
Application Center Agreements & Responsibilities: This screen outlines the
responsibilities that you have as an application center to serve applicants and enrollees,
and work with the state.
Confidentiality Responsibilities/Agreement: This screen outlines the federal regulations
about confidentiality and precautions you should take to safeguard sensitive personal
and medical information.
HIPAA Business Associate Addendum: This screen serves as an attachment to the
confidentiality agreement, and further clarifies the responsibilities of Application
Centers to handle personal and health information with care.
Take your time when reading through, acknowledging, and electronically signing all 3 of
these agreements.
3.8 Confirmation
Notes:
Narration:
After reading, acknowledging, and signing all three of the agreement screens, you have
successfully enrolled your AC! This screen confirms that the enrollment request has
gone to the state. Here, you can also print a PDF of your enrollment request for your
records, and take note of the LDH contact information in case you need to reach out
with any questions.
After that, wait for an email from the state with your Application Center ID. Once you
have that, you can create your own Trusted User account and start submitting
applications and case changes.
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4. Enroll as a Trusted User
4.1 Accessing the Self-Service Portal
Notes:
Narration: After receiving your AC ID number, you will Enroll as a Trusted User. Click
the Enroll as a Trusted button to learn more about that function. You will receive this
from the Application Center Admin. Note that only Representatives and Managers need
to enroll. CEOs and CFOs will be enrolled automatically using the information entered
on the Application Center Contractual Agreement screen.
4.2 Trusted User Enrollment Process
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Notes:
Narration: Before learning about the screens required to enroll as a Trusted User, take
time to look at the high-level process.
4.3 Application Center
Notes:
Narration: To enroll as an Application Center Representative or Manager, first click the
Enroll as a Trusted User hyperlink on the Application Center Login & Enrollment screen.
4.4 Create A Trusted User Account
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Notes:
Narration:
After indicating that you want to enroll as a Trusted User, you are taken to the Create A
Trusted User Account screen, where you fill out your contact information like name and
email address, create account credentials for your Account Login User ID, Password,
and PIN, and perform a quick security check.
Click the Create Account button to proceed.
4.5 Confirm Your Email Address
Notes:
Narration: Once you click Create Account, you’ll get the Confirm Your Email Address
screen explaining that you will receive an email with your validation link shortly. You
can click exit.
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4.6 Account Updated Successfully
Notes:
Narration: After that, check your email for a unique link that takes you to a screen
indicating that your account has been updated successfully! Click Next on that screen.
4.7 Trusted User Enrollment Process
Notes:
Narration: These are the steps required to create a Trusted User account! The next step
is to request a Trusted User ID.
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4.8 Application Center
Notes:
Narration: After clicking Next on the Account Updated Successfully screen, you’ll be
routed to the Application Center Login & Enrollment screen once again. Now, you can
enter your newly created Account Login User ID and Password, then click Login. You’ll
then be routed to the Manage My Account screen where you can agree to the User
Acceptance Agreement and link your Trusted User ID to your account if you already
have one. If you do not have a Trusted User ID yet, follow these steps.
4.9 My Application Center
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Narration: From the My Application Center screen, you need to request a Trusted User
ID from the My Application Center screen. Click the Request for Trusted User ID link to
proceed.
4.10 Application Center Request
Notes:
Narration: The Application Center Request for Trusted User ID screen has 4 sections:
Request for Association to an Application Center: When you request your Trusted User
ID you have to associate it with an Application Center using the App Center Location
ID. If you don't know the location ID, ask the App Center Administrator. If you work at
more than one facility, you can associate your Trusted User ID with more than one
location.
Your Information: This section asks for your name, sex, date of birth, phone number,
and email address
HIPAA Business Associate Addendum: Read the HIPAA Business Associate
Addendum carefully to understand what you need to do to protect the personal and
health information of applicants and enrollees
Electronic Signature: After reviewing the information you entered, check the boxes to
indicate that you have provided true, complete, and correct information and that you
have read the HIPAA Business Associate Addendum. Then enter your first name and
last name to sign.
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4.11 Confidentiality Responsibilities/Agreement
Notes:
Narration: The Confidentiality Responsibilities and Agreement screen is separated into 3
sections:
Federal Regulations: This section outlines what you need to know about the federal
regulations about protecting applicant and enrollee information.
Precautions in Safeguarding Information: This section highlights precautions you can
take to safeguard sensitive personal and medical information.
Electronic Signature: After reviewing the information you entered, check the boxes and
enter your first name and last name.
Click Next to proceed.
4.12 Confirmation
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Notes:
Narration: After clicking Next on the Confidentiality Responsibilities & Agreement
screen, you get the Confirmation screen. This means that the request for your Trusted
User ID has gone to the state for review. You have the option to view a PDF of the
Request Summary. Click the Print PDF button to proceed with the lesson.
4.13 LDH Application Center Request for
Notes:
Narration: When you click the Print PDF button, the Application Center Request for
Trusted User ID Summary PDF appears in a new tab. You can review the request, save it
to your desktop, or print it for your records.
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4.14 Trusted User Enrollment Process
Notes:
Narration: These are the steps required to request a Trusted User ID! The next step is to
complete training through Coursemill and get your Trusted User ID via email.
4.15 Enroll as a Trusted User
Notes:
Narration: After submitting your request for a Trusted User ID, the state will review
your request. Once the state has reviewed and processed your application, you will
receive an email with your personal Trusted User ID sent by an LDH employee. Using
your Account Login User ID (not the Trusted User ID but the one you selected when you
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made your account) and Password, log back into the SSP, because you are now ready to
complete the process.
4.16 Trusted User Enrollment Process
Notes:
Narration: These are the steps required to complete training and get your Trusted User
ID! The final step is to link your Trusted User ID to your Trusted User account.
4.17 My Application Center
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Narration: You are now ready to link your account to your Trusted User ID. Back on the
My Application Center screen, click Manage My Account.
4.18 Manage My Account
Notes:
Narration: The Manage My Account screen is where you link your Trusted User ID to
your account. In the Application Center Linking Information section, select Yes for the
question, Do you have a Trusted User ID. Then enter your Last Name, Date of Birth, and
Trusted User ID. Once you are finished, click Update Account to save those changes.
4.19 Trusted User Enrollment Process
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Notes:
Narration: After clicking Update Account, your Trusted User enrollment is complete!
Click the next button to see the full My Application Center screen of a Trusted User.
4.20 My Application Center
Notes:
Narration: When you return to the My Application Center Home Page, you will see that
the Request Trusted User ID section has disappeared, and there are three new sections:
Applications, Report a Change, and Update Profile. If you are a manager or CEO/CFO,
you will see extra sections as well, such as Payment History and Update Application
Center, Location, and Representative Profiles.
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5. Login
5.1 Accessing the Self-Service Portal
Notes:
Narration: Now that you’ve learned about enrolling as a Trusted User, click the Login
button to learn about that function.
5.2 Application Center
Notes:
Narration: Once you have already created your account in the SSP and linked your
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information to an Application Center, you can enter your Account Login User ID and
Password and click login. If you forget your Account Login User ID or password, you
can select I forgot my User ID or I forgot my password, just to the right of the login fields.
The SSP asks you to enter the email address you associated with your account, and you’ll
receive an email with instructions about how to get into your account.
5.3 My Application Center
Notes:
Narration: After you login, the SSP takes you to the My Application Center homepage.
Here, you can submit applications, report changes, update your profile, and manage your
account.
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6. Wrap Up
6.1 Wrap-Up
Notes:
Narration:
Now that you know how to enroll and log into the LaMEDS Self-Service Portal,
complete your enrollment in the system.
You will receive more training on how to submit applications, submit change reports,
and manage your account.