A&D and TBI Waiver Update

From FSSA

A&D and TBI Waiver  Update A communication to Hoosiers who received services on the former Aged and Disabled or the Traumatic Brain Injury waivers Week of July 15, 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 Additional resources have been posted on the web to assist individuals and their families. For example, you can review Home Health FAQs and examine the Health and Wellness Waiver Waiting List Process. As a reminder, if you need assistance, the PathWays Waiver Transition Directory can help you determine who to call. Contact Information Area Agencies on Aging Find your AAA: Call 800-713-9023 or visit www.in.gov/fssa/inconnectalliance/ Bureau of Disabilities Services Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services Call 800-545-7763 or email BDS.Help@fssa.in.gov Apply for Medicaid Visit www.in.gov/medicaid/members

Member webinars Did you miss it? The July 10 family webinar served as a welcome to the Bureau of Disabilities Services, explained priority criteria for the Family Support Waiver and the age-in transition process for PathWays, and ways to stay connected. You can watch it here. Next Member Webinar  The next member webinar will cover moving forward and how to find opportunities to stay connected. It is scheduled as follows.  Date: Wednesday, July 24. Time: 3-3:30 p.m. EDT Find the full schedule and links to participate here. Your questions answered Frequently Asked Questions Question: Whom do I contact if I have questions about my specific plan or services for the H&W and TBI waivers? Answer: First contact your care manager or their supervisor if needed. You may also contact the Bureau of Disabilities Services at bds.help@fssa.in.gov. Question: Who is responsible for conducting functional eligibility for a Level of Care for H&W, Pathways and TBI waivers?   Answer: The Area Agencies on Aging. This has not changed.  Additional FAQs are available on the FSSA Medicaid Strategies webpage. Send your questions to Medicaid@fssa.in.gov. Waiver transition A&D Waiver split on July 1 On July 1, the Aged and Disabled Waiver split into two waivers. These waivers have been approved by CMS. You can read more here. Members 59 and under This waiver was renamed the Health and Wellness Waiver and transitioned to the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services. Communications you receive will reference the Health and Wellness Waiver. You should continue to work with your care manager for any waiver-related needs. Members over 60 The Indiana PathWays for Aging program began July 1. The Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning is committed to providing continuity of care for members as they transition. Managed care entities will provide continuity of care for the authorization of services and choice of providers for 90 days after PathWays begins. Members may call 87-PathWay-4 (877-284-9294) to change their plan. TBI Waiver transitioned on July 1 On July 1, the Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver transitioned to the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services.