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

• Managed Care for Long-Term Supports and Services: What You Need to Know
• DHH Seeks Feedback on Managed Care for Supports and Services  National Council on Disability Issues Policy Recommendations for Medicaid Managed Care for People with Disabilities
• Position on Health Care for People with Developmental Disabilities
• Position on Self-determination of People with Developmental Disabilities
• Position on Community Support for People with Developmental Disabilities
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The Advocate - Long Term Care (search results)

Advocacy Center letter

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Jindal looks to privatize health care programs | News | The Advocate ... Sep 16, 2013 ... Managed care is being used around the country, but it's new to the arena of long- term support and services, said Nancy McPherson, state ...

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"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."

2014 Legislative Roundtables

2014 Legislative Roundtables

Legislative Roundtables offer LaCAN/LaTEACH members the opportunity to:
• Meet with legislators (and other policymakers) for your area
• Get current information on state issues
• Increase your ability to be an effective advocate
• Learn techniques for sharing your personal story to encourage positive changes

Contact your LaCAN/LaTEACH Team Leader(s) or FHF Center to sign up TODAY!

View a schedule for regional roundtables conducted by the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council(LADDC), Louisiana Citizens for Action NOW(LaCAN), and Louisiana Together Educating All Children(LaTEACH).

Click here for a regional map.
Click here for a printable version of the schedule.
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council






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SELF-DIRECTION is your choice.

'SELF- DIRECTION is your choice.'
Choose wisely.
Get help to make the choice that suits your goals and lifestyle.

 interview with “Katie” the mother of a young man receiving NOW (new Opportunity waiver) services.

Katie shares why she chose Self Direction and compares her experiences between the first 13 years on the NOW with a service agency and the past two and a half years using Self-Direction.


[Details about differences in service delivery models and participant eligibility criteria are in the Self-Direction Option Employer Handbook on the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) website.]

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References & Resources

Self Direction

Office of Disability Employment Policy - U.S. Dept. of Labor

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)  Office of Disability Employment Policy - U.S. Dept. of Labor

Selecting Self Direction requires taking on the responsibility of being the employer of your DSPs. 

Click here to the Self Direction “Show Me the Money” flyer with guidelines on wage rates for DSPs and information about processing.

Although NOW recipients choosing Self Direction take on the role of employer there is a state agreement for Acumen to provide support with processing payroll and making required tax withholdings. 

Click here to visit Acumen’s site with forms, processes and links related to Self Direction.

Click here to read the LaDDC News Article

Click here to watch the interview with “Katie” the mother of a young man receiving NOW services.


If you are interested in choosing Self Direction let your support coordinator know.

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Self-Advocates and Parents appointed to Governor's DDC

'Self-Advocates and Parents appointed to Governor's DDC'

(04-01-2011)
Gov. Bobby Jindal announced last week that he has appointed three St. Tammany Parish residents to two councils that deal with the disabled and special needs children. One of the appointees, Brenda Lee Cossé of Slidell is a Leadership Northshore Class of 2004 graduate Read more


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Gov. Jindal Appoints Three Parish Residents to Councils