Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC)

04/06/2022 09:00 AM - 04 /06/2022 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, April 6, 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 January 5, 2022 meeting

9:15 AM          1115 Waiver, Postpartum Care Discussion

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

Director Olson will provide a brief overview of the 1115 Waiver for extension of Medicaid postpartum service coverage from 60 to 90 days. Questions for the MAC discussion:

• What additional reforms could DMS explore to improve outcomes for birthing parents?

10:00 AM        Update on Prior Authorization Process

                        Ian Stevens, DHS, Section Manager Service Authorization

Division staff will provide a just-in-time update on changes to the Prior Authorization process within the Forward Health portal.             

10:15 AM        Break

10:25 AM        Drivers of Health Discussion

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

Director Olson will provide background context from efforts within Medicaid Managed Care to collect information on members’ experiences with Drivers of Health. Member, provider and MCO experience with this initiative prompted reassessment of the overarching objective.  Questions for MAC discussion:

• What should the objective of the Medicaid program be in addressing Social Determinants of Health/Drivers of Health?
• What is the role of the Medicaid program in addressing Social Determinants of Health/Drivers of Health?
• What measures indicate that the Medicaid program is achieving the objective?

11:10 AM        Receive Public Comment on Postpartum Care and Drivers of Health Discussions

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.

11:25 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.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

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