Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached are the presentations from the Consumer Subcommittee meeting that was held on October 23, 2024 from 1-3pm.

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you. 

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The following Provider Directory (web page) URL domain name has changed:

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached is the Meeting Transcript (minutes) for the Consumer Subcommittee meeting that was held on September 25, 2024 from 1-3pm.

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached is the Final Agenda for the Consumer Subcommittee meeting on October 23, 2024 from 1-3pm.

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you

Attachments: YES

Brett Hayes
PA DHS Office of Medical Assistance Programs
Consumer Subcommittee and MAAC
Support Staff 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached are the presentations from the Consumer Subcommittee meeting that was held on September 25, 2024 from 1-3pm.

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached is the Final Agenda for the Consumer Subcommittee meeting on September 25, 2024 from 1-3pm.

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you

Attachments: YES

[PA DHS Keystone Icon]
Brett Hayes
PA DHS Office of Medical Assistance Programs
Consumer Subcommittee and MAAC
Support Staff 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for September 25, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/778957145714661469

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached is the Meeting Transcript (minutes) for the Consumer Subcommittee meeting that was held on July 24, 2024 from 1-3pm.

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 

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Good afternoon,

In accordance with DHS rebranding and the Governor's Office Customer Service Transformation Initiative, the Office of Medical Assistance Programs will be implementing changes to the old URLs to reach PROMISe hosted applications and websites. The old URLs, using a domain naming convention of dpw.state.pa.us, will be changing to dhs.pa.gov in phased implementations beginning August 7th, 2024, and wrapping up in October 2024. Please review the attached pdf containing the impacted production environment URLs. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached are the presentations from the Consumer Subcommittee meeting that was held on July 24, 2024 from 1-3pm.

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you. 

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View In Browser<https://maestro.pa.gov/list/k3hdw2n4/240718C/7os582xzsu6y.vib?a2=5scbc7ua&a1=stmeyer%40PA.GOV&a0=325>

[https://maestro.pa.gov/list/img/pic?t=HTML_IMAGE&lui=k3hdw2n4&j=240718C&i=lyrgxyur5argi90jne2]
Bridges to Success:
Keystones of Health for Pennsylvania

1115 Program Administrator RFI

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1115 Program Administrator RFI

The Department of Human Services has released a new Request for Information (RFI) to assist in determining possible implementation needs for the Commonwealth’s proposed 1115 Demonstration Waiver titled, Bridges to Success: Keystones of Health for Pennsylvania. This RFI will help inform a potential scope of work for private, public, and non-profit organizations that could serve in the future as a Program Administrator for the program. If approved and implemented, Keystones of Health would bring new resources to Pennsylvania’s Medicaid 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached is the updated agenda for the Consumer Subcommittee meeting that is scheduled on July 24, 2024 from 1-3pm.

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached is the Meeting Transcript (minutes) for the Consumer Subcommittee meeting that was held on June 26, 2024 from 1-3pm.

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the Mobile Clinic Survey from the Department of Health. If your organization operates a mobile clinic, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is seeking your input. Please take 5 to 7 minutes to complete a survey about your Mobile Clinic Program. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached is the Final Agenda for the Consumer Subcommittee meeting on July 24, 2024 from 1-3pm.

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you

Attachments: YES

[PA DHS Keystone Icon]
Brett Hayes
PA DHS Office of Medical Assistance Programs
Consumer Subcommittee and MAAC
Support Staff 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the Mobile Clinic Survey from the Department of Health. If your organization operates a mobile clinic, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is seeking your input. Please take 5 to 7 minutes to complete a survey about your Mobile Clinic Program. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on June 26, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled June 26, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you,

Attachments: YES

Brett Hayes
PA DHS Office of Medical Assistance Programs
Consumer Subcommittee and MAAC
Support Staff 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the Meeting Transcript for the meeting held on May 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for June 26, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2489953369185193050

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. 

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Good afternoon,

In partnership with the Governor's Office and the Commonwealth's web development vendor, the Department of Human Services will move to a new public-facing website platform. Deployment of the new platform is scheduled for this evening, Tuesday, May 28. This transition will only affect dhs.pa.gov, and will not affect COMPASS, CWIS, PROMISe, PELICAN, or any other custom developed platforms. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on May 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled May 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you,

Attachments: YES

Brett Hayes
PA DHS Office of Medical Assistance Programs
Consumer Subcommittee and MAAC
Support Staff 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on April 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the meeting transcript (minutes) for the meeting held on April 24, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Thank you.

Attachments: YES

Brett Hayes
PA DHS Office of Medical Assistance Programs
Consumer Subcommittee and MAAC
Support Staff 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the meeting transcript (minutes) for the meeting held on March 27, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Thank you.

Attachments: YES

Lindsay Townsend
PA DHS Office of Medical Assistance Programs
Consumer Subcommittee and MAAC
Support Staff 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled April 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you,

Attachments: YES

Michael Navarro
PA DHS Office of Medical Assistance Programs
Consumer Subcommittee and MAAC
Support Staff 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for April 24, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3992321659331781214.

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on March 27, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you. 

[More ...]

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting held on March 27, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Thank you.

Attachments: YES

Brett Hayes
PA DHS Office of Medical Assistance Programs
Consumer Subcommittee and MAAC
Support Staff 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the meeting transcript (minutes) for the meeting held on February 21, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Thank you.

Attachments: YES

Lindsay Townsend
PA DHS Office of Medical Assistance Programs
Consumer Subcommittee and MAAC
Support Staff 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for March 27, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/798930873944635735

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on February 21, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 772-7168.

Thank you.

Elise Gregory
PA DHS Office of Medical Assistance Programs
Consumer Subcommittee and MAAC
Support Staff 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting held on February 21, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 772-7168.

Thank you.

Attachments: YES

Elise Gregory
PA DHS Office of Medical Assistance Programs
Consumer Subcommittee and MAAC
Support Staff 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the meeting transcript (minutes) for the meeting held on January 24, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you.

Attachments: YES 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Advisory Committee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Secretary Val Arkoosh and leadership from the Department of Human Services (DHS) will host a webinar to discuss the proposed 2024-25 budget for the department. The briefing will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 9. If you are unable to attend, the briefing will be recorded and available for viewing afterwards. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for February 21, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8519379367280669525

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Secretary Val Arkoosh and leadership from the Department of Human Services will host a webinar to discuss the proposed 2024-25 budget for the department.

The virtual briefing will take place at 10AM on Friday, February 9. Connection information will be sent out early next week. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on January 24, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you.

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the training announcement for provider enrollment - Pharmacists. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you,

Public Meeting
Support Staff
Karen Lowery, HSA
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled January 24, 2024, at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you,

Public Meeting
Support Staff
Karen Lowery, HSA
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for January 24, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8830636815364251222

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the meeting transcript (minutes) for the meeting held on December 6, 2023, at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the meeting transcript (minutes) for the meeting held on October 25, 2023, at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the meeting transcript (minutes) for the meeting held on September 27, 2023, at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the meeting transcript (minutes) for the meeting held on July 26, 2023, at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on December 6, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you.

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

DHS is offering the public the opportunity to ask questions and submit comments related to the Bridges to Success: Keystones of Health for Pennsylvania. The schedule of available opportunities is attached.
If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled December 6, 2023, at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you,

Public Meeting
Support Staff
Karen Lowery, HSA
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for December 6, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/55058472571893600

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on October 25, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you.

Attachments: YES

Public Meeting
Support Staff
Karen Lowery, HSA
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled October 25, 2023, at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you,

Public Meeting
Support Staff
Karen Lowery, HSA
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for October 25, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4320401626784711765

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on September 27, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you.

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled September 27, 2023, at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

The Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for September 27, 2023, at 1:00 pm will be a hybrid, in-person and virtual meeting.

The in-person meeting will be held at the following address: 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for September 27, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7852668492922065497

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the draft meeting minutes for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on May 24, 2023, at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the meeting minutes for the meeting held on June 21, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you,

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on July 26, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you.

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled July 26, 2023, at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

IMPORTANT UPDATE

There is an update to the in-person component of the July 26, 2023, meeting.

UPDATE: This meeting will be held via webinar only.
The in-person component of the meeting scheduled July 26, 2023, beginning at 1:00pm, in the Keystone Building located at 400 North St. Harrisburg, Pa 17120, is being CANCELED. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

The Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for July 26, 2023, at 1:00 pm will be a hybrid, in-person and virtual meeting.

The in-person meeting will be held at the following address: 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on June 21, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled June 21, 2023, at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for June 21, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5457857400835228508

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on May 24, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the draft meeting minutes for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on April 26, 2023, at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled May 24, 2023, at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for May 24, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/814703359620877911

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on April 26, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the draft meeting minutes for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on March 22, 2023 at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled April 26, 2023, at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for April 26, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2113215596908043610

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on March 22, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the draft meeting minutes for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on February 22, 2023 at 1:00 pm.
If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled March 22, 2023 at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for March 22, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3142515710669140822

If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the draft meeting minutes for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on January 25, 2023 at 1:00 pm.
If you have any questions, please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.
Thank you,
Attachments: Yes 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on February 22, 2023. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled February 22, 2023 at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for February 22, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7380336989327098713

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on January 25, 2023. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled January 25, 2023 at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for January 25, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3122279199159855707

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the draft meeting minutes for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on December 7, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on December 7, 2022. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled December 7, 2022 at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the draft meeting minutes for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on October 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for December 7, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7145611047073344272

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on October 26, 2022. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled October 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for October 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8656117921670567950

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the draft meeting minutes for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on September 21, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on September 21, 2022. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled September 21, 2022 at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachment: Yes 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for September 21, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7557282492705280782

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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The Department of Human Services is issuing an important reminder that major changes are being made to the HealthChoices Physical Health Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) offering Medical Assistance benefits on September 1, 2022.

A large number of Medical Assistance consumers must select a new MCO by August 16, 2022. If they do not make a selection, a new MCO will be automatically chosen for them. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the July meeting of the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee is cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. If there are any concerns between now and the September meeting, please contact me at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or (717) 772-6098. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Consumer Subcommittee being held July 27, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7980495512179024397

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the draft meeting minutes for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on June 22, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations used at the meeting held on June 22, 2022. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled June 22, 2022. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the draft meeting minutes for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on May 25, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Consumer Subcommittee being held June 22, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2583829658872214798

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presented materials from the Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on May 25, 2022 at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled for May 25, 2022 at 1:00 pm. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the draft meeting minutes for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on April 27, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the draft meeting minutes for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on March 23, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Consumer Subcommittee being held May 25, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6795464968090050063

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presented materials from the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on April 27, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled April 27, 2022. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

TO: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the minutes for the meeting held on February 23, 2022 for review.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

ATTACHMENT: Yes

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Consumer Subcommittee being held April 27, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4699832088656320015

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presented materials from the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on March 23, 2022 at 1:00 pm.
If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled for March 23, 2022. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the draft meeting minutes for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held on January 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Consumer Subcommittee being held March 23, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3839615972068984846

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the meeting scheduled February 23, 2022. If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

Attachments: YES

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for February 23, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5295695921622308368

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the final agenda for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for January 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

TO: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee members and interested parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

The Department of Human Services is making available for public review and comment the proposed renewal application for the extension of the Section 1115 Medicaid Demonstration titled Medicaid Coverage for Former Foster Care Youth from a Different State and Substance Use Disorder Demonstration (Project Number: 11-W-003083/3). The effective dates of the current approved Demonstration are October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2022. The extension requested will be for an additional 5 years through September 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for January 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8441774720509125389

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Members and Interested Parties of the
Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the post meeting documents
Included are:

* Office of Long Term Living Presentation
* Office of Medical Assistance, OMAP Presentation

If you have any questions you may contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

TO: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for December 8, 2021 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

TO: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for December 08, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4904430308794837263

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

TO: Members and interested Parties of the
Medical Assistance Advisory Committee and Consumer Subcommittee

FROM: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy, Analysis and Planning

Good afternoon -

Attached please find the Department announcement for the Enterprise Case Management Website.
If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

TO: Members and interested Parties of the
Medical Assistance Advisory Committee and Consumer Subcommittee

FROM: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy, Analysis and Planning

Good morning,

Pursuant to Act 73 of 2021, the suspensions of various regulatory provisions under the state disaster emergency declaration were extended until March 31, 2022, unless sooner reinstated by the Department. Effective December 6, 2021, the Department has reinstated a number of suspended regulations, in whole or in part. A list of suspended regulations and their current status is available at https://www.dhs.pa.gov/coronavirus/Pages/Suspended-Regulations-Reinstatement.aspx. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

TO: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the presentations from the meeting held October 27, 2021.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

ATTACHMENT: Yes

NOTICE: This confidential message/attachment contains information intended for a specific individual(s) and purpose. Any inappropriate use, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If received in error, notify the sender and immediately delete the message.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

TO: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the finalized approved minutes from the Consumer Subcommittee meeting held September 22, 2021.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

ATTACHMENT: Yes 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

TO: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for October 27, 2021 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

TO: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for October 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

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If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

TO: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for September 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

TO: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for September 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/766848205179579664

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

TO: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached please find the agenda for the Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for July 21, 2021 at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

To: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members
And Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Attached are post meeting documents for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting held June 23, 2021.

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551.

Thank you

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services

TO: Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee Members and Interested Parties

From: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Medical Assistance Consumer Subcommittee meeting scheduled for July 21, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1954742974339442444

If you have any questions please contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

TO: Members and interested Parties of the
Consumer Subcommittee

FROM: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy, Analysis and Planning

Attached Please find the agenda for the June 23, 2021 Meeting

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

TO: Members and interested Parties of the
Medical Assistance Advisory Committee and Consumer Subcommittee

FROM: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy, Analysis and Planning

Good afternoon,

As you may know, the American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARP) provides a temporary 10% increase to the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) for certain Medicaid expenditures for home and community-based services (HCBS). The funding must be used to enhance, expand, or strengthen HCBS beyond what is available under the Medicaid program as of April 1, 2021. 

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

TO: Members and interested Parties of the
Consumer Subcommittee of the Medical Assistance Advisory Committee

FROM: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy, Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Consumer Subcommittee Meeting scheduled for June 23, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/100975165248277519

Attachment(s): NO

If you have any questions you may contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

TO: Members and interested Parties of the
Consumer Subcommittee of the Medical Assistance Advisory Committee

FROM: Eve Lickers, Director
Bureau of Policy, Analysis and Planning

Please register for the Consumer Subcommittee Meeting scheduled for May 26, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the following link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3272769342663956748

If you have any questions you may contact my staff at (717) 409-3551. 

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Webinar registration and attendance link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/538674250217788172

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Attached is the February 2021 Consumer Subcommittee Agenda.

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Please register for Consumer Subcommittee on Feb 24, 2021 1:00 PM EST at:

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January 2021 Consumer Subcommittee Agenda

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Good afternoon,

As you are likely aware, last week, the Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency authorization for the first COVID-19 vaccine and yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved its use. The below message went out from the Pennsylvania Department of Health earlier today detailing Pennsylvania's current COVID-19 vaccination plan and a request for feedback. 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 14, 2020

Department of Health: Pennsylvania to Receive 97,500 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Going to 87 Hospitals; Philadelphia County to Receive 13,650 Doses

Harrisburg, PA - Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today announced that Pennsylvania is slated to receive 97,500 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for 66 counties, with Philadelphia County receiving its own allotment of 13,650 doses, for a total of 111,150 doses for health care workers identified in the state's vaccine distribution plan<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fu7061146.ct.sendgrid.net%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUc8LW1P3h5Dij4GX-2FunXd0KkTtB0UeaDZhZHoMXfvhKAX5Eo6XLqwSIJBBxIAGL-2FoEY-2FRDuDlFqcGNvbkWS96Gn7-2FI-2Fp5nGxEbRRH6nN-2FaVMygCRTV60-2BjfvmfR2nzH5qQ-3D-3DZIJH_xd9gLqJbKjKR99CNcpRVsWEeiJcKJminmc0EIMB6bKO1LcQvmFAJ0BJv4aX2h8Jo5uEvqUKhdgdBTIK1CDaofg-2FynLAFxCt5URSXhGZ0-2FiMwqCxn6arh9-2FzlLQf-2B4chj7-2B4OARDw9e3Zd8HOtOEJvq-2BRvNNgqvu3UthKuig91RC6lhHMSbsI37Z-2FZI2zyoo1t4wDIeSB59BEmD1a0PWhEvwbAUN-2Bb2Yz-2FZa34hfASlJGbyclX9KtFibzHgNpL8ka30bqUFsunIFAcrWMHIcAEp3zyeSWvQRYynldDYApJZ80dcTKDXj-2BZRztkJji7-2FRRKv34LgIzvK6lCq-2FX0Ab5YvPvT1nZoZIHJ-2Bg3I2dc0hw-3D&data=04%7C01%7Cdrwilburne%40pa.gov%7C071e404c8b5d40be451208d8a07784cc%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C637435782475334978%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Ke0kZVyGHvojhxtsjtghkx9D9gLz5oPUR1xdswhdPIw%3D&reserved=0>. 

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Presentations from the December Consumer Subcommittee Meeting

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Please register for Consumer Subcommittee on Dec 9, 2020 1:00 PM EST at:

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Attached is the Shiftcare PowerPoint for Consumer Subcommittee

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Good Morning,

We are pleased to announce the MMIS 2020 Platform Project website is now live! The direct link to the MMIS 2020 homepage is: 30T30TUUhttps://www.dhs.pa.gov/MMIS/Pages/default.aspx<https://www.dhs.pa.gov/MMIS/Pages/default.aspx>UU30T30T.

You may have also noticed the previous MMIS 2020 webpage link, located within the 30T30TProviders > Sort by Industry section<https://www.dhs.pa.gov/providers/Pages/Sort-by-Industry.aspx>30T30T of the DHS website, now appears as "*New* MMIS 2020." This link will now take you to the new MMIS 2020 website. 

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Please register for Consumer Subcommittee on Oct 28, 2020 1:00 PM EDT at:

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Attached is a copy of the revised Consumer Subcommittee October 2020 Meeting Agenda.

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September 2020 Consumer Sub Presentations

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September Consumer Subcommittee Meeting Agenda

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Please register for Consumer Subcommittee on Jul 22, 2020 1:00 PM EDT at:

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On June 30, 2020, the continuity of care period for long-term services and supports in the Northeast, Northwest, and Lehigh/Capital Regions ended. Community HealthChoices (CHC) is now fully implemented across Pennsylvania.

This may prompt questions from CHC participants on:

* A change to their service provided due to the managed care organization (CHC-MCO) ending their contact with a provider; 

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Agenda for the June 2020 Consumer Subcommittee meeting

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Consistent with the directives of Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine, the May Consumer Subcommittee meeting will be held via webinar. There will be no physical location for the meeting. This is being done to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The registration information for the Consumer Subcommittee webinar is listed below.
May 27, 2020
Meeting Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Go To Webinar Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/403436511460376845Opens In A New Window<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/403436511460376845>
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April 2020 MAAC and Consumer Subcommittee Audience Questions and Responses

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The Department of Human Services has issued updated guidance regarding the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) in light of the COVID-19 public health emergency. This guidance is available at: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/providers/Providers/Documents/Coronavirus%202020/MATP%20Guidance%20for%20COVID-19%205-8-20%20Final.pdf and a consumer-facing notice is available at: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/providers/Providers/Documents/Coronavirus%202020/MATP%20Consumer%20Notice%205-8-20%20Final.pdf. Please share this information with your colleagues as appropriate.

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attached agenda and PowerPoint

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Consumer Subcommittee

Consistent with the directives of Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine, the April Consumer Subcommittee meeting will be held via webinar. There will be no physical location for the meeting. This is being done to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The registration information for the Consumer Subcommittee webinar is listed below. 

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Attached is an important Consumer Notice for users of the Medical Assistance Transportation Program during the COVID-19 Emergency.

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For this month's Consumer Subcommittee meeting we will be meet via GoToWebinar/Conference Call. There will be no physical location for the meeting. Please use the following link to register for the meeting. After completing registration you will receive an e-mail confirming your registration which will contain a link to join the webinar via computer or a number to dial in and listen to the meeting via audio only.

In keeping with public health officials' instructions to limit in-person meetings, all MAAC and subcommittee meetings will be held virtually until further notice. Please see the attached document with information regarding how to connect to each of the upcoming meetings.

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The FAQs will be sent to all enrolled MA and CHIP providers, as well as, the physical and behavioral health HealthChoices, CHC and CHIP managed care organizations (MCOs) on behalf of the Department of Human Services (department). In light of the recently reported presumed positive cases of the 2019-novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pennsylvania, the department provided guidance surrounding clinical information, payment of services related to the treatment of the virus and is requesting information related to the MCOs' preparations. 

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Consumer Subcommittee – January 22, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Room 129 H&W:

OMAP: The subcommittee is interested in updates from related the recently announced closures of UPMC Susquehanna and Mercy Philadelphia hospitals. Specifically they are interested in how many Medicaid patients are affected, what communications, if any are being sent to consumers, and other care options that are available. 

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Please Note: The location for today's Consumer Subcommittee meeting has been changed. The Consumer Subcommittee will now meet in Conference Room D at the Pennsylvania Judicial Center, located at 601 Commonwealth Ave, next to the Health & Welfare Building. The meeting time will remain 1:00-3:00 PM. If you have any questions please contact Shannon Brown, 717-772-7791. 

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Community HealthChoices (CHC) is Pennsylvania's mandatory managed care program for individuals who are 21 years of age or older and have both Medicare and Medicaid or receive long-term services and supports through Medicaid. One of CHC's goals is to improve coordination between Medicare and Medicaid so participants experience better services and outcomes. Billing will not change for Medicare services, but it may change how service providers bill Medicaid and Medicare for coinsurance and deductibles. For more information on Medicaid and Medicare billing, view the attached fact sheet. 

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Community HealthChoices (CHC) is Pennsylvania's mandatory managed care program for individuals who are 21 years of age or older and have both Medicare and Medicaid or receive long-term services and supports through Medicaid. It is important that providers verify eligibility for all participants seeking services to ensure services are being billed to the correct entity. The PROMISe(tm) Eligibility Verification System (EVS) allows providers to determine a participant's eligibility and scope of coverage. For more information on EVS, view the attached fact sheet. 

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Community HealthChoices (CHC) is Pennsylvania's mandatory managed care program for individuals who are 21 years of age or older and have both Medicare and Medicaid or receive long-term services and supports through Medicaid. Third party liability (TPL) is when responsibility for all or part of a participant's health care expenses rests with an individual entity or program other than the CHC managed care organization (CHC-MCO), such as Medicare or commercial insurance. For more information on TPL and coordination of benefits, view the attached fact sheet. 

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Over the next few weeks, the Department of Human Services will launch a redesigned website. The format of this website will match other state agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction. At this time, this migration only affects pages under the www.dhs.pa.gov website. Our homepage will still be accessible at www.dhs.pa.gov, but existing hyperlinks will change under the new structure. If you have bookmarked pages, they may no longer work. If you are trying to access a page and the link no longer works, please go to the DHS homepage at www.dhs.pa.gov and use the search function to find the page you 

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Community HealthChoices (CHC) is Pennsylvania's mandatory managed care program for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare (Part A and/or Part B) and Medicaid. CHC also covers individuals 21 years of age or older with physical disabilities who receive long-term services and supports through Medicaid.

For more about who is eligible for CHC, view the attached fact sheet. 

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Community HealthChoices (CHC) is Pennsylvania's mandatory managed care program for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and individuals 21 years of age or older with physical disabilities who receive long-term services and supports through Medicaid. CHC participants have protections if they do not agree with a CHC managed care organization's (CHC-MCO) decision to deny, decrease, or approve a service or item different than what was requested. Participants can also voice dissatisfaction with their CHC-MCO or a provider. These concerns or issues can be voiced through the complaints and grievance process. 

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Community HealthChoices (CHC) is Pennsylvania's mandatory managed care program for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and individuals 21 years of age or older with physical disabilities who receive long-term services and supports through Medicaid. Under CHC, long-term care services and each participant's person-centered service plan are managed by a service coordinator. Service coordinators work with the CHC managed care organizations as a single point-of-contact to help participants obtain health services and supports. 

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Please register for EVV Public Meeting on Jul 16, 2019 1:00 PM EDT at:

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Community HealthChoices (CHC) is Pennsylvania's mandatory managed care program for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and individuals 21 years of age or older with physical disabilities who receive long-term services and supports through Medicaid. Through this program, individuals previously served by the Aging Waiver and individuals residing in a nursing facility are eligible for behavioral health services through Behavioral HealthChoices. 

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On June 30, 2019, the continuity of care period for long-term services and supports in the Southeast Region ended. This impacts approximately 50,000 participants.

This may prompt questions from CHC participants on:

* A change to their service provider due to the managed care organization (CHC-MCO) ending their contact with a provider; 

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Valued partner,
Thank you for your initial feedback on draft updates to the Department of Human Services' website. We are now seeking opinions on a second option developed from this initial feedback. Can you please take this brief survey<https://pa-interactive.optimalworkshop.com/questions/dhs_wayfinding> (https://pa-interactive.optimalworkshop.com/questions/dhs_wayfinding) to help us evaluate a potential navigation design?

We would appreciate your feedback by Friday, May 31. If you have technical difficulties with the survey, please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and our staff will try to assist, but this is a test platform so issues will not be reflected in any future changes DHS' website. 

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Community HealthChoices (CHC) is Pennsylvania's mandatory managed care program for individuals who are dually-eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and individuals 21 years of age or older with physical disabilities. Managed care is new for long-term services and supports, but Pennsylvania has provided physical and behavioral health care through a managed care model for many years. 

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Valued partner,
The Department of Human Services is evaluating options to make our website more accessible for citizens, providers, and stakeholders. This is a long-term transition, and changes will not be implemented until Fall 2019. As we consider options, we want to consider feedback from partners who use our website most often. Can you please take this brief survey (https://pa-interactive.optimalworkshop.com/questions/dhs_sitemenu) to help us evaluate a potential navigation design? We would appreciate your feedback by Friday, May 17.
Thank you for your assistance!
The Department of Human Services Communications Office 

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Registration is now open for the upcoming Community HealthChoices (CHC) Educational Provider Sessions for Phase Three regions. Locations for each region are available at the RSVP pages:

* May 13-15: Lehigh/Capital Region Provider Summits<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTzVMnKnPTUOnABeneogbhyBExfbe_KIOpBeywhPgxZIz-Eg/viewform?usp=sf_link>

* May 20-22: Northwest Region Provider Summits<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVpPTG5iUqdKEqSEDron0faLogVAYP714CmTvMjX5VDWqpDw/viewform?usp=sf_link>

* June 4-6: Northeast Region Provider Summits<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvmIFmbLZCMvrxcuuXEUJIcEaHuqxKZ9I4HUtkI70Bq7kaBQ/viewform?usp=sf_link>

Additionally, one day-long transportation summit will be held in each region. RSVP for this summit here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScouLqGWRfH1GZ_9ERsnsSGlxvdOOO6ADV3Pk3uXP3WH182uQ/viewform?usp=sf_link>. 

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The February Consumer Subcommittee meeting has been cancelled due to tomorrow's forecast for winter weather. The MAAC meeting will be held as scheduled on Thursday, 2/21/19. Thank you.

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Approximately 94 percent of Community HealthChoices (CHC) participants are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. Better coordination between both entities is one of the primary goals of CHC.

Under CHC, Medicaid remains the payer of last resort for dual-eligibles, and providers who previously billed frequently to Medicaid must enroll in Medicaid per federal guidance. The CHC Managed Care Organization (CHC-MCO) will encourage providers to enroll. CHC-MCOs will also offer companion managed care plans for dually eligible participants. 

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Dear valued stakeholder,

The Department of Human Services (DHS) recently released a Request for Information (RFI) to explore existing individual or family needs assessments, methods of connecting individuals and families to community resources, and models for providing whole-person or whole-family case management. Our goal is to build a system that addresses each family's needs and amplifies the work of health care providers and community organizations. 

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The PROMISe Eligibility Verification System (EVS) enables providers to determine a participant's Medical Assistance eligibility, as well as the participant's scope of coverage. It is vital for providers to check EVS to verify a participant's eligibility each time services are provided because a participant's eligibility is subject to change. EVS methods, inquiries, and response formats will not change with the implementation of Community HealthChoices (CHC). 

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On June 30, 2018, the continuity of care period for long-term services and supports in the Southwest Region ended. This impacts approximately 19,000 participants.

This may prompt questions from CHC participants on:

* A change to their service provided due to the managed care organization (CHC-MCO) ending their contact with a provider;
* A change in service coordinator due to their CHC-MCO ending its contract with a service coordination entity;
* A change to the amount, duration, or frequency of service they are receiving.
A CHC-MCO must alert the Office of Long-Term Living in writing of 

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Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery,
and Philadelphia counties.
Community HealthChoices (CHC) is coming in January 2019.

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The Wolf Administration is committed to serving more people in the community. Community HealthChoices (CHC) is a new initiative that will increase opportunities for older Pennsylvanians and individuals with physical disabilities to remain in their homes that rolled out in the southwest region on January 1, 2018.

CHC was developed to: (1) enhance access to and improve coordination of medical care and; (2) create a person-driven, long-term support system in which people have choice, control, and access to a full array of quality services that provide independence, health, and quality of life. Long-term services and supports help eligible individuals to 

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Please find the attached Community HealthChoices (CHC) one pager on eligibility.
Additionally, please click here<http://www.healthchoices.pa.gov/info/about/community/commpart/index.htm> to find our most recent participant document, "CHC: Here's What You Need to Know." That document is available for download in English and Spanish.
If you have any questions, please visit www.HealthChoices.pa.gov<http://www.HealthChoices.pa.gov> or call our CHC Provider Hotline at 833-735-4417. 

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Coming to the Southwest Zone in January 2018
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is committed to open and frequent communication to educate and inform individuals who will move to Community HealthChoices (CHC). It is critical that they are aware of the upcoming changes and are able to make an informed decision on their plan selection. We are using multiple channels to get the message out, and want to ensure that you are aware of upcoming information that potential participants will receive. 

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Community HealthChoices includes provisions to help maintain continuity of care and avoid interruptions of service for participants when they are first enrolled, as well as when choosing to switch from one managed care organization (CHC-MCO) to another.
Please find the attached one pager on continuity of care.

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In March 2017, the Pennsylvania Department of Health amended its regulations to school immunizations, which became effective Aug. 1, 2017. The regulations changed the department's existing requirements for school immunizations, and are based in part upon recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), an advisory committee of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

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Later today we will mail out the attached flyer to Community HealthChoices (CHC) participants in the Southwest - the first to transition to CHC in January 2018.

In order to better prepare you for the potential questions you, as providers, may receive, we drafted the attached "How to Talk to Participants about Community HealthChoices." Additional training information will be made available to you within the next few weeks. 

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Please find the attached document with information on the delivery of service coordination for Community HealthChoices (CHC).

Service coordination includes activities to identify, coordinate, and assist participants in obtaining access to needed health services and in-home supports, as well as social and housing services needed to help participants live in their communities. Under CHC, a service coordinator is a managed care organization's (CHC-MCO) designated, accountable point-of-contact for each participant receiving long-term care services, their person-centered service plan (PCSP), and service coordination. 

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As of July 13, 2017, providers calling the Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP) will have new options to choose from when contacting the office. This Medical Assistance (MA) Desk Reference list is being updated for contacting Fee-For-Service (FFS) call centers. Updates to all other program office phone options will be announced. 

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Attached please find a one-page summary on Third Party Liability (TPL). TPL is when the financial responsibility for all or part of a participant's health care expense rests with an individual entity or program other than the Community HealthChoices managed care organization, such as Medicare or commercial insurance. Please forward to all relevant parties in your organization. 

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Community HealthChoices (CHC) is coming to the Southwest zone in January 2018. In preparation, we are hosting three Southwest Provider Summits in July.

The Southwest zone is comprised of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland.

These events are open to all providers in the Southwest zone and will be held on the following dates/locations: 

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For years, Pennsylvania has provided physical and behavioral health care through a managed care delivery model. That did not include long-term services and supports - that is changing. Pennsylvania will be providing services for older adults and persons with physical disabilities through three Community HealthChoices managed care organizations (CHC MCOs). The Department of Human Services (DHS) will have full, ongoing oversight and monitoring. DHS will review and approve processes, policies, manuals, and procedures of each CHC MCO. 

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Community HealthChoices (CHC) is a managed care program that will better coordinate the way participants receive their physical health services and long-term services and supports (LTSS) so that Pennsylvania can serve more people in their homes and their communities. CHC will serve Medicaid participants 21 years of age or older who also receive Medicare, need LTSS in their home or community, or are in nursing facilities. Today, there are five waivers in which participants receive LTSS. In the future there will be two ways. 

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For your information, please find an attached letter that was sent to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on April 26, 2017 expressing our concerns about the budget recently passed by the House Republican Caucus (House Bill 218, Printer's Number 1236).

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The Wolf Administration is committed to serving more people in the community. Community HealthChoices (CHC) is a new initiative that will increase opportunities for older Pennsylvanians and individuals with physical disabilities to remain in their homes.

CHC was developed to: (1) enhance access to and improve coordination of medical care and; (2) create a person-driven, long-term support system in which people have choice, control, and access to a full array of quality services that provide independence, health, and quality of life. Long-term services and supports help eligible individuals to perform daily activities in their home such as bathing, dressing, preparing 

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Consumer Subcommittee of the MAAC
December 7, 2016 Minutes

Consumers Present: Sonia Brookins, Minta Livengood, Linda Bergman, Marsha White-Mathis, Lauren Bennett (phone), Richard Kovalesky (phone).

Sonia Brookins, Consumer and Consumer Subcommittee Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and began introductions. The October minutes were tabled.

OMAP Report

* HealthChoices Reprocurement
Leesa Allen, Deputy Secretary of the Office of Medical Assistance Programs, stated that there is no public announcement to make at this time. DHS continues to evaluate the MCO submissions. Implementation has been moved from April 2017 to June 2017, and this date could still be subject 

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Consumer Subcommittee of the MAAC
October 26, 2016 Minutes

Consumers Present: Sonia Brookins, Minta Livengood, Linda Bergman, Marsha White-Mathis, Lauren Bennett, Richard Kovalesky, Marjorie Jackson Crowder, Rochelle Jackson.

Sonia Brookins, Consumer and Consumer Subcommittee Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and began introductions. The September minutes were approved.

OMAP Report

* Medicaid Expansion & PA Uninsured Rate
Dan DeLellis, OMAP Policy Director, discussed the recent DHS press release highlighting enrollment under Medicaid expansion and the decline in the rate of Pennsylvania residents who are uninsured. Medicaid enrollment in expansion categories is now close to 675,000 individuals. Such 

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Consumer Subcommittee of the MAAC
September 21, 2016 Minutes

Consumers Present: Sonia Brookins, Minta Livengood, Linda Bergman, Marsha White-Mathis, Lauren Bennett, Richard Kovalesky, Marjorie Jackson Crowder, Rochelle Jackson.

Sonia Brookins, Consumer and Consumer Subcommittee Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and began introductions. The July minutes were approved.

OMAP Report

* 2016-2017 Budget
Dan DeLellis, OMAP Policy Director, provided a brief overview of the fiscal year 2016-17 Medicaid budget. Of the overall $36.6 billion budget for DHS, $19.8 billion is allocated to OMAP. Of OMAP's overall budget, $5 billion is from the General Fund, $12.7 billion is 

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Consumer Subcommittee of the MAAC
July 20, 2016 Minutes

Consumers Present: Sonia Brookins, Lauren Bennett, Marsha Mathis, Richard Kovalesky, Rochelle Jackson, Marjorie Jackson Crowder (phone).

Sonia Brookins, Consumer and Consumer Subcommittee Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and began introductions. The May and June Minutes were approved.

OMAP Report

* 2016-2017 Budget
Leesa Allen, Deputy Secretary of OMAP, announced that the Governor and legislature have agreed on a state budget. While DHS is still analyzing the overall Medicaid budget, one of the key components is the approval for the Opioid use Disorder Centers of Excellence (COEs). Originally 

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Consumer Subcommittee of the MAAC
June 22, 2016 Minutes

Consumers Present: Minta Livengood, Alice Kell, Richard Kovalesky (phone), Lauren Bennett (phone).

Minta Livengood, Consumer and Vice-Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and began introductions. The May minutes were tabled until the next meeting.

OMAP REPORT

* Revalidation Update
Jamie Buchenauer, Director of the Bureau of FFS Programs, provided an update on the revalidation process. 64% of all provider service locations have been revalidated. While 145,000 provider service locations have revalidated, as of mid-June, 81,000 locations have not. The quickly approaching deadline is 9/25. About 36,000 locations, 16% 

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Consumer Subcommittee of the MAAC
May 25th, 2016 Minutes

Consumers present: Sonia Brookins, Alice Kell, Linda Bergman, Marsha Mathis, Marjorie Jackson Crowder, Lauren Bennett.

Sonia Brookins, Consumer and Consumer Subcommittee Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and began introductions. The April minutes were approved.

OMAP Report

* Medicaid Expansion Enrollment
Leesa Allen, Deputy Secretary, announced that the end of April marked the 1 year anniversary of Medicaid Expansion in PA. No individuals had any services that were interrupted in the transition from Healthy PA to the Medicaid Expansion. The most recent data from May shows 639,000 consumers 

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Consumer Subcommittee of the MAAC
April 27, 2016 Minutes

Consumers present: Sonia Brookins; Minta Livengood; Alice Kell; Marjorie Jackson Crowder; Richard Kovalesky; Linda Bergman; Marsha Mathis.

Sonia Brookins, Consumer and Consumer Subcommittee Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and began introductions. The March minutes were approved.

· OMAP Report
Leesa Allen, Deputy Secretary, reported that DHS has completed the HealthChoices reprocurement and selected managed care plans for the five HealthChoices zones. A formal announcement will be made soon. DHS has selected the following MCOs to proceed with negotiations to deliver services in Pennsylvania beginning in 2017. The 

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Consumer Subcommittee of the MAAC
March 30, 2016 Minutes

Consumers present: Sonia Brookins; Minta Livengood; Alice Kell; Marjorie Jackson Crowder; Richard Kovalesky.

Sonia Brookins, Consumer and Consumer Subcommittee Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and began introductions. The February minutes were approved.

* OMAP Report
Leesa Allen, Deputy Secretary, provided an update on OMAP's provider revalidation efforts. CMS has clarified that states must process provider revalidation applications by September 2016. Approximately 74% of all required PA Medicaid providers have been revalidated; a significant number have submitted their applications that are still pending. 

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Consumer Subcommittee of the MAAC
February 24, 2016 Minutes

Consumers present: Sonia Brookins; Minta Livengood; Alice Kell; Marjorie Jackson Crowder; Richard Kovalesky.

Sonia Brookins, Consumer and Consumer Subcommittee Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and began introductions. The December and January minutes were approved.

* Fiscal Year 2016-17 Proposed Budget
Leesa Allen, Deputy Secretary, gave a presentation on the Governor's proposed Medicaid budget for Fiscal Year 2016-17. The proposed budget recognizes some accomplishments: 550,000 individuals (as of February 12) are enrolled in the Medicaid expansion categories and the state's uninsured rate has dropped from 14% in 2013 

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Consumer Subcommittee of the MAAC
January 20, 2016 Minutes

Consumers present: Sonia Brookins; Alice Kell; Richard Kovalesky.

Sonia Brookins, Consumer and Consumer Subcommittee Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and began introductions. The December minutes were tabled.

* OMAP Report

o Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget
Leesa Allen, Deputy Secretary, stated that on December 29th Governor Wolf signed Act 10A (2015) into law, approving many Medicaid appropriations and vetoing many others. In vetoing many line-items, the Governor returned the bill to the legislature for additional work, and negotiations continue. While one Medicaid appropriation reduced was the capitation line-item, 

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Consumer Subcommittee of the MAAC
December 9, 2015 Minutes

Consumers present: Sonia Brookins; Minta Livengood; Alice Kell; Linda Bergman; Marjorie Jackson-Crowder; Richard Kovalesky, Frank Chrobak.

Sonia Brookins, Consumer and Consumer Subcommittee Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and began introductions. The October minutes were approved.

* OMAP Report

o Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget
Leesa Allen, Deputy Secretary, stated that there has been some movement with respect to the passage of a Fiscal Year 2015-16 budget. Both chambers have passed budget bills, and the Senate is currently working to incorporate certain changes. This is progress, and a budget 

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Consumer Subcommittee of the MAAC
October 21, 2015 Minutes

Consumers present: Sonia Brookins; Minta Livengood; Alice Kell; Marjorie Jackson-Crowder; Richard Kovalesky, Frank Chrobak, Joe Kozak, Dorothy Young (phone).

Sonia Brookins, Consumer and Consumer Subcommittee Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and began introductions. The September minutes were approved.

* Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget
Leesa Allen, Deputy Secretary, stated that there is little to report with respect to the Fiscal Year 2015-16 budget. The Medicaid program continues to make reimbursement payments to providers and capitation payments to the managed care plans. There may some grant funded project or 

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The Department is experiencing a problem with the listserv that distributes Medical Assistance Bulletins (MAB) to providers. We do not have an estimated time of repair.

Until we can fix the MAB listserv, this email serves to outreach to our stakeholders on the MAAC and its subcommittees to explain the problem, and share links to the MAB's which have been published via the DHS website since the problem was identified. 

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Consumer Subcommittee of the MAAC
May 27, 2015 Minutes

Consumers present: Alice Kell; Marjorie Jackson Crowder; Minta Livengood; Sonia Brookins; Richard Kovalesky; Yvette Long (phone); Kyle Merbach (phone).

Alice Kell, Consumer, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and began introductions. The April minutes were approved.

* Medicaid Expansion Update

o Phase One Transition
Dan DeLellis, OMAP Policy Director, provided a general update on the transition to a traditional Medicaid expansion. The Adult benefit package, for all adults in the high risk or interim low risk benefit packages, was implemented on April 27. On the same date, 121,234 individuals 

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Consumer Subcommittee of the MAAC
July 22, 2015 Minutes

Consumers present: Yvette Long; Alice Kell; Marjorie Jackson Crowder; Sonia Brookins, Joe Kozak; Frank Chrobak; Richard Kovalesky (phone), Kyle Merbach (phone).

Yvette Long, Consumer and Chair of the Consumer Subcommittee, called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. and began introductions. The May and June minutes were approved. 

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Consumer Subcommittee of the MAAC
June 24, 2015 Minutes

Consumers present: Yvette Long; Alice Kell; Minta Livengood; Sonia Brookins; Marjorie Jackson Crowder; Richard Kovalesky; Kyle Merbach (phone.)

Yvette Long, Consumer and chair of the Consumer Subcommittee, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and began introductions. The May minutes were tabled.

Dan DeLellis, OMAP Policy Director, gave a presentation on Medicaid expansion in Pennsylvania. He stated that DHS is phasing out the Healthy PA Program, and that since Governor Wolf took office, 800-1000 people per day have been transitioning out of the Private Coverage Option and into HealthChoices. Phase 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2015

Pennsylvania Invites Comment as Part of Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Planning Process
Proposed changes will help improve the quality of care for seniors and individuals living with disabilities

Harrisburg, PA - The Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Aging (PDA) today released a discussion document that is the next critical step in Governor Wolf's plan to improve care coordination and to move to a Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) program. 

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