The State Perspective Karol Swartzlander and Ed Ahern California Health and Human Services Agency STAKEHOLDER INPUT FORUM East Los Angeles Community College, LA, September 25, 2012
Mar 27, 2015
The State Perspective
Karol Swartzlander and Ed AhernCalifornia Health and Human Services Agency
STAKEHOLDER INPUT FORUMEast Los Angeles Community College, LA, September 25, 2012
Part 1: Overview Presentation Introductions Changes in Federal Aging and Disability
Agencies How Federal Changes Affect California History of ADRC Partnerships in California State and Local Systems Transformations in
California
Part 2: California’s ADRC Designation Criteria Review
Today’s AGENDA
"For too long, too many Americans have faced the impossible choice between moving to an institution or living at home without the long-term services and supports they need. The goal of the new Administration for Community Living will be to help people with disabilities and older Americans live productive, satisfying lives." - Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
Federal HHS brings together the Administration on Aging (AoA), the Office on Disability (OD) and the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD)
ACL oversees federal policies and system improvements for consumers of any age; including seniors and people with disabilities.
Administration for Administration for Community LivingCommunity Living
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, Washington DC 20201 PHONE 202.619.0724 | FAX 202.357.3555 | EMAIL [email protected] | WEB www.aoa.gov
Administration for Community Living
“The vision is to have Resource Centers in every community serving as highly visible and trusted places where people of all ages and income levels can turn for information and options counseling on their long-term care needs.”
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The ADRC Vision
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Bringing the Vision to Life
It’s all about building partnerships and making connections….
New Systems….NOT New Programs
2012 ADRC Funding Opportunity
Just the Facts
o A final agreement (e.g., MoU, Contract, etc.) between the State Medicaid Agency and designated lead agency overseeing ADRC Options Counseling Program to utilize Medicaid funds for certain ADRC functions.
o Statewide coverage of a no wrong door ADRC system serving all LTSS populations and all LTSS payers.
o Statewide coverage of an Options Counseling Program that adheres to national Options Counseling Standards including training and certification.
o Statewide agreement and/or coverage for delivering Veterans services through ADRC.
o Continuous Quality Improvement Plan for its ADRC Options Counseling Program, consistent with the National Evaluation Framework.
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Part A ADRC FundingPart A ADRC FundingKey Deliverables for 8 States (36 Months)Key Deliverables for 8 States (36 Months)
ACL Vision for Role of Options
Counseling
OC Roles
• Veterans Adminstration• Medicaid• Medicare• Money Follows Person• FFP•Balance Incentive Program•Managed Care
An ADRC partnership is a new service delivery model that provides a coordinated system of information, referral and assistance for anyone seeking long-term services and supports (LTSS), regardless of age, disability or income.
At the center of an ADRC model is a core partnership between an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Independent Living Centers (ILC), and then the broader LTSS network providers.
CA Definition of an ADRC
Each county has a unique mix of health care and social service supports.
California’s No Wrong Door approach allows local ADRC partnerships to build on existing expertise and infrastructure.
Rather than creating new services, ADRCs re-envision and redefine how information and services can be made more accessible to any consumer.
No Wrong Door ADRC Model
ADRC Development in CA
2010 – Affordable Care Act AoA/CMS ADRC Grants: Options Counseling and Care Transitions (CHHS) MFP/ADRC (DHCS)
2011 - ADRC Advisory Committee (CHHS & SILC) Participate in the development of a strategic plan
for statewide implementation of ADRCs Provide input on ADRC designation criteria and a
formal application process Serve as change agents to promote the ADRC
model Serve as key informants on stakeholder issues
ADRC Development in CA
Every community in California has a highly visible, reliable, universal access point that provides objective information to facilitate access to long-term services and supports.
California Vision Statement
2012 ADRC Funding Hospital Discharge Planning Grant ACL Part B ADRC Grant Collaboration with The Scan Foundation
Looking Forward – 2012/2013 Finalize ADRC designation criteria Formalize ADRC application process Expand ADRC partnerships and the options
counseling Developing sustainable ADRC business model(s) Support capacity-building of local organizations to
partner with managed care and other organizations
ADRC Development in CA
1. Enhanced Information and Assistance Call center staff utilize a broader array of
information and provider resources across the aging and disability provider networks; warm transfers.
2. Options Counseling A person-centered, interactive, decision-support
process whereby individuals are supported in their deliberations to make informed long-term support choices in the context of their own preferences, strengths and values.
CA ADRC Core Services
3. Short-Term Service Coordination Coordination assistance for consumers who
urgently need help with multiple services and programs, generally for 90 days or less and until a longer term plan is in place.
4. Care Transitions hospital-to-home care transition nursing facility transition services
CA ADRC Core Services
California ADRC Relational Chart Staff, Advisors, Contractors
ADRC Advisory Committee
CA Health & Human Services Agency (CHHS)
2010 Options Counseling & Care Transitions Grants
State ADRC Planning Team
CHHS + Departments of Aging, Rehabilitation
State Independent Living Council (SILC)
2009 ADRC Grant
Mission Analytics
Input From Stakeholders
Public ADRCs Subject Matter
Experts LTSS Industry Legislative &
Policy Analysts
Nevada County ADRC
ADRC Project Director
San Diego State University/Interwork Project Evaluation
Orange, Riverside Passages (5 county)
San Diego & San Francisco
ADRCs
ADRC Operational Model
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Home and Community Based Services
Nursing Homes/Institutions
Options Counseling
HealthPromotion & Nutrition
Employment Services
Transportation &Housing
Private Services
Public Programs
StreamlinedAccess
to Information and Services
An established infrastructure that connects the broad array of LTSS service providers in a community
Call centers staffed with Information and Assistance experts Consumers streamlined access to the information they need Knowledge of the diverse and broadly defined LTSS population Databases that include a wide array of provider referrals One-to-one Options Counseling that serves to empower
individuals and promote personal choice and responsibility. Expertise in transition services (hospital-to-home and nursing
facility-to-home) Access to skills training, assistive technology, nutrition
programs, care coordination Assistance with/ access to Medi-Cal eligibility application
processes
Strengths of ADRC Partnerships
Budget Adjustments and Resource LimitationsBudget Adjustments and Resource Limitations
The Evolving Landscape of LTSS
Service Delivery ReformsService Delivery Reforms
Demographic Shifts in Service DemandDemographic Shifts in Service Demand
National Reforms Affordable Care Act, Medicaid Reform
State Reforms Mandatory enrollment of seniors and
persons with disabilities in managed care Community Based Adult Services (CBAS) Dual Demonstrations in 8 counties Medicaid Managed LTSS
Transformation of LTSS
Nexus of managed Medi-Cal managed LTSS and momentum for ADRC partnerships offers a unique opportunity and challenge
ADRC Partnerships could offer a gateway to support dual demonstration efforts and Medi-Cal Managed LTSS
ADRCs as the Gateway to LTSS
ADRC
Foundations
Private Insurance Employer
Assistance Programs
Employer Insurance
Plans
Medicare FFS/MAP/SNP
OAA
Medicaid
VA Medical Center
PACE
Imperative to create consistency of:
Message to the Public About LTSS Four Core ADRC Services Options Counseling Standards Broad Outreach Facilitated Access to Public Programs
California’s ADRC Partnerships
How can the local organizations work together to:
Leverage multiple service networks Embrace a person and family-centered approach
to service delivery Understand and support consumers of any age,
any disability and any source/level of income Support effective and efficient transitions back
home from hospital and nursing facilities Coordinate with and market services to
managed care and other potential funders
Considerations for the Future
ADRC Advisory Committee deliberated and generated draft criteria
State planning team made changes 2 Public Forums will generate additional
modifications ADRC Advisory Committee will
recommend final criteria to CHHS ADRC application process will be
available to new and existing ADRCs
ADRC Designation Criteria
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In Conclusion
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• 80% of sales are made on 5th - 12th contact
• 10% of sales are made on 4th contact
• 5% of sales are made on 3rd contact
• 3% of sales are made on 2nd contact
• 2 % of sales are made on 1st contact
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Communitychoices.info (state) TAE-ADRC.org (federal) State ADRC Team
Karol Swartzlander, [email protected] Ed Ahern, [email protected] Paula Acosta, [email protected]
ADRC Resources
Dual Demonstration, www.calduals.org AARP, LTSS Scorecard,
http://www.aarp.org/relationships/caregiving/info-09-2011/ltss-scorecard.html
AARP New Report, On the Verge: The Transformation of LTSS, www.aarp.org/ppi
TheScanFoundation.org
Additional Resources
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QUESTIONS???
15 minutes Break
Review and Discuss California Draft ADRC Designation Criteria
Identify Technical Assistance Needs
Part II