Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC)

10/05/2022 09:00 AM - 10 /05/2022 11:30 AM

Meeting is available via Zoom: https://dhswi.zoom.us/j/84277390788?pwd=dGpSandWREwvMUtlT1cvYzAydzgvQT09 Passcode: 262665 Or via phone: (253) 215-8782, (301) 715-8592, (312) 626-6799, (346) 248-7799, (646) 558-8656, (669) 900-9128 Webinar ID: 842 7739 0788, N/A, WI- 53703

Agency: Department of Health Services

Contact: Gina Anderson
608-266-5151
Gina.Anderson@dhs.wisconsin.gov

 

Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC)
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Meeting is available via Zoom:
https://dhswi.zoom.us/j/84277390788?pwd=dGpSandWREwvMUtlT1cvYzAydzgvQT09
Passcode: 262665
Or via phone:
(253) 215-8782, (301) 715-8592, (312) 626-6799, (346) 248-7799, (646) 558-8656, (669) 900-9128
Webinar ID: 842 7739 0788

AGENDA

9:00 AM          Meeting Call to Order

            Dr. Veronica Gunn, Genesis Health Consulting, Chairperson

• Roll call
• Review of Agenda
• Review and approval of minutes from July 6, 2022 meeting

9:15 AM          Childless Adult Waiver Extension update

            Lisa Olson, DHS, Medicaid Director, Administrator, Division of Medicaid Services

Director Olson will provide an update on the provisions of BadgerCare Waiver extension anticipated to be submitted to CMS in November.

9:45 AM          Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) update

                        Curtis Cunningham,  Division of Medicaid Services

The American Rescue Plan Act has provided an estimated $350 million in federal funding to help Wisconsinites through investments in home and community based services and Wisconsin’s direct care workforce. Wisconsin’s 1915(i) HCBS services are an optional state plan benefit, designed to  provide support  to individuals to remain in their home or in their community who would otherwise require an institutional level of care. HCBS can be particularly effective in addressing social determinants of health for Medicaid members, including finding permanent housing. Curtis Cunningham will provide an update on the status  of these investments, as well as the evolution of Wisconsin’s services since last discussed by the MAC.                 

10:15 AM        Break                                                       

10:20 AM        Member Feedback Alliance Project

            Marlia Mattke, DHS, Assistant Administrator, Division of Medicaid Services

Director Olson will provide an overview of the newly-developed process for engaging member feedback in Medicaid program activities.                  

10:40 AM        MAC Planning for 2023

                        Lisa Olson, DHS, Medicaid Director, Administrator, Division of Medicaid Services

                        Dr. Veronica Gunn, Genesis Health Consulting, Chairperson

The Medicaid Advisory Committee is charged with advising the Medicaid agency on key initiatives that affect Medicaid program administration, policy or services. As the MAC prepares to transition to a new year and to the integration of new MAC members, there is an opportunity for current MAC members to shape ongoing work in two substantive ways. The first is to discuss topics that would serve as the content/focus for MAC exploration over the subsequent year. Examples include quality strategy, access. The second opportunity is to discuss the meeting time necessary for meaningful engagement. During this segment, Director Olson will provide brief descriptions of potential topical areas for exploration in 2023, and Dr. Gunn will facilitate discussion on potential topics of interest as well as options for meeting times.            

11:00 AM        Receive Public Comment on Division updates/MAC Planning discussion

Due to time considerations, oral testimony will be limited to three (3) minutes per person. Your microphone will be muted after three (3) minutes. If you would like to offer a comment during this period, please identify yourself in the Q&A function at the bottom of the window in Zoom. If there are no public comments, the committee will move on to the next agenda item.

11:15 AM        Reflections and Successes

                        Lisa Olson, DHS, Medicaid Director, Administrator, Division of Medicaid Services

Director Olson will share brief reflections on the successes of the Medicaid program over the past 2 years, including areas in which the MAC provided counsel. In addition, Director Olson will share a look ahead of Division objectives for 2023 and beyond.

11:25 AM        Wrap Up

Dr. Veronica Gunn, Genesis Health Consulting, Chairperson

• Reminders for next meeting; identification of any next steps

11:30 AM        Adjourn   

                

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the governmental business outlined in the above agenda.  The purpose of the Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) is to advise the Medicaid agency on key initiatives that affect Medicaid program administration, policy or services. The MAC provides feedback on specific policies, initiatives and proposed program changes brought forward by the Division of Medicaid Services (DMS). The MAC is governed under 42 CFR 431.12. Committee members include Medicaid enrollees and caregivers of enrollees, health care providers who are familiar with the medical needs of low-income population groups and with the resources available and required for their care, consumer advocates, and the director of the public welfare department or the public health department. The MAC shall act as a liaison for individuals, organizations, and institutions that receive, facilitate or provide Medicaid services. Meetings are open to the public who may offer public comment.

DHS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you need an interpreter or translator, or if you need this material in another language or in alternate format, you may request assistance to participate by contacting Gina Anderson at 608 266 5151 or Gina.Anderson@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

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