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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Transforming Long Term Supports and Services System - Public Forums, video and other info.

Over the past decade, the Department of Health and Hospitals has engaged stakeholders in a comprehensive effort to reform long-term support and services (LTSS) by striking the appropriate balance between providing care in institutional and community settings, improving quality of care, expanding service options, and addressing financial sustainability. In December 2012, DHH issued a Request for Information seeking creative, innovative and viable strategies to move forward with its next phase of delivering coordinated care through the creation of a new managed long-term supports and services (MLTSS) program. On Friday, August 30, 2013, DHH published its initial concept paper outlining the principles and foundation of the LTSS transformation and to provide a framework for ongoing stakeholder feedback and engagement.
Public comments and feedback are being accepted at LongTermCare@la.gov.
Making Medicaid Better - Long-Term Care

WEBINARS

There are three webinars scheduled to give the public an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to the Department on MLTSS. Prior to the webinars, the access information will be posted here. The webinars will begin with a brief presentation by Secretary Kliebert, followed by 90 minutes of questions from the public.
Video Presentation from DHH Secretary, Kathy Kliebert

Powerpoint Presentation

Monday, February 17, 2014, 5-7pm
Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 1-3pm
Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 9:30-11:30am

Public Forum Meetings

There are three public forum meetings scheduled around the state to give the public an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to the Department on MLTSS. The first will be in Alexandria, followed by Shreveport and New Orleans. The meetings will begin with a brief presentation by Secretary Kliebert, followed by 90 minutes of questions from the public.

Tuesday, February 25

10:30am: Alexandria Public Forum
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center, Gym
100 Pinecrest Dr., Pineville, LA 71361

5:00pm: Shreveport Public Forum
Holy Angels Residential Facility, Gym
10450 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport, LA 71106

Wednesday, February 26

12:30pm: New Orleans Public Forum
Allied Health/Nursing School Building*
Tiger Room #138
1900 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA 70112

Comments, questions and feedback may also be submitted by email to LongTermCare@la.gov.
Department of Health & Hospitals | State of Louisiana
Long-Term Care: Making Medicaid Better

Additional Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals info. on Long-Term Care (LTSS and MLTSS) is available at http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2860 and at http://www.dhh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/1694.

Related info.

MLTSS AND CARE COORDINATION: WHY WE SHOULD ALL BE PAYING ATTENTION | Parent Perspectives on MLTSS by Karen Scallan

National Council on Disability Issues Policy Recommendations for Medicaid Managed Care for People with Disabilities

Putting Consumers First: Promising Practices for Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports

Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council

The Advocate - Long Term Care (search results)

Advocacy Center letter

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