A&D and TBI Waiver Update

 From FSSA

A&D and TBI Waiver  Update

A communication to Hoosiers who receive services on the Aged & Disabled or the Traumatic Brain Injury waivers
Week of May 6, 2024

Welcome to the update For members and families The Family and Social Services Administration will provide this regular update to members and their families during this period of transition. Checklist What to watch for You should have already heard from your care manager if you are affected by the Legally Responsible Individual service changes. If you haven’t, please contact your care manager. More than 200 providers have become state-approved to offer Structured Family Caregiving. A list of providers offering statewide coverage is available here and a list of providers by county is available here.

Contact Information Area Agencies on Aging Find your AAA: Call 800-713-9023 or visit www.in.gov/fssa/inconnectalliance/ Division of Aging Call 888-673-0002 or email FSSA.Daresponseteam@fssa.IN.gov Bureau of Disabilities Services Call 800-545-7763 or email BDS.Help@fssa.in.gov Apply for Medicaid Visit www.in.gov/medicaid/members

Upcoming member webinar

Waiver transition An upcoming webinar will provide up-to-date information for individuals and families regarding how the Aged and Disabled Waiver will become the Health and Wellness Waiver for individuals who are 59 years and younger. Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Time: 3-3:30 p.m. EDT Participate live or watch the webinar at your convenience by visiting FSSA: Medicaid Strategies (in.gov). Look under “Additional resources." Visit YouTube @FSSAIndianavideos to watch the May 1 webinar. Additional webinars have been scheduled. Learn more here.

Your questions answered Frequently Asked Questions   Question: Should I still apply for Medicaid if I have been placed on the Aged and Disabled Waiver waiting list? Answer: Yes, you need to apply for Medicaid while you are on the waiting list. Question: If I choose to transition to Structured Family Caregiving, can I access skilled care, such as skilled respite? Answer: Yes, skilled care can be accessed while an individual is receiving Structured Family Caregiving. Additional FAQs are available on the FSSA Medicaid Strategies web page. Send your questions to Medicaid@fssa.in.gov.

Waiver transition

A&D Waiver will split on July 1 On July 1, the Aged and Disabled Waiver will split into two waivers. Members 59 and under This waiver is being renamed the Health & Wellness Waiver and is transitioning to the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services. You should continue to work with your care manager for any waiver-related needs. Members over 60 The Indiana PathWays for Aging program begins July 1. Members should begin receiving notice that the program begins in 60 days and informing them of which health plan will serve them. Members who have not yet selected their health plan (Anthem, Humana or UnitedHealthcare) can still do so, or change their plan if one has been selected for them. Call 87-Pathway-4.

TBI Waiver to transition on July 1

On July 1, the Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver will transition to the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services.