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 29, 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 Individuals on the waiting list have started to receive invitations to continue the process to access waiver services. 800 invites have been sent to individuals on the PathWays for Aging Waiver waiting list, and 125 have been sent to people on the Health & Wellness Waiver waiting list. The same amount of people will be invited from each waiting list in August. Resources about the process are available on the Medicaid Strategies page. If you are a member of PathWays for Aging and need help learning who your service coordinator is, you can contact your health plan. If you do not know who your health plan is, you can contact the PathWays information line at 87-PATHWAY-4 (877-284-9294). Please see the resource guide for members.

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 24 family webinar highlighted new resources that are available and how to stay connected. You can watch it online. Future opportunities Family engagement opportunities will continue through the Bureau of Disabilities Services Building Bridges program. More information will be shared soon.

Your questions answered Frequently Asked Questions Question: Whom do I contact to apply for the Health and Wellness Waiver? Whom do I contact to apply for the PathWays for Aging Waiver? Answer: To apply for the Health & Wellness, Traumatic Brain Injury, and PathWays for Aging waivers, individuals and families should contact their local Area Agency on Aging or INconnect Alliance. Question: Will the public have an opportunity to provide feedback on future DDRS waiver redesign work?   Answer: Yes, FSSA will share information about those opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback.  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.