Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC)

12/06/2023 09:00 AM - 12 /06/2023 11:30 AM

Meeting is available via Zoom: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1610133108?pwd=M01ZSGM2dU1uVkNyd0ZjcitVeHhKdz09 Passcode: 071646 Or via phone: (669) 254 5252 or (646) 828 7666 or (551) 285 1373 or (669) 216 1590 Webinar ID: 161 013 3108, 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, December 6, 2023
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Meeting is available via Zoom:
https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1610133108?pwd=M01ZSGM2dU1uVkNyd0ZjcitVeHhKdz09
Passcode: 071646
Or via phone:
(669) 254 5252 or (646) 828 7666 or (551) 285 1373 or (669) 216 1590
Webinar ID: 161 013 3108

 

AGENDA

9:00 AM          Meeting Call to Order

            Laura Waldvogel, Family Health LaClinica, Chairperson

• Roll call
• Review of Agenda
• Review and approval of minutes from October 4, 2023 meeting

 

9:10 AM          What we Heard and Just in Time Updates

            Jamie Kuhn, DHS, Medicaid Director, Administrator, Division of Medicaid Services

Director Kuhn will share reflections on what she heard from the MAC regarding topics that are top of mind for you regarding Access.  In addition, Director Kuhn will provide some just in time updates on selected activities of the Division.

 

                       

9:20 AM          2023 DMS Highlights

            Jamie Kuhn, DHS, Medicaid Director, Administrator, Division of Medicaid Services

Director Kuhn will review highlights of the Division.

 

 

10:00 AM        Family Care Overview  

                        Kelsey Melah, DHS, Program and Policy Analyst-Advanced, Bureau of Programs and Policy,

                        Division of Medicaid Services

 

                 

10:30 AM        Break                                                       

 

 

 

 

10:40 AM        MAC Charge for 2024 

                        Jamie Kuhn, Medicaid Director

A new charge for the MAC is identified each year, per the charter.  Access was the focus for 2023.  Discussion on potential areas to identify as the new charge for 2024, seeking to hear input from all MAC members. Questions of interest include:

• How might the Division use input on a new charge from the MAC  
• How might the Division further incorporate what stood out during the MAC Access discussions
• Call out to others for the MAC on positions currently open:  an Acute Case Manager, an Equity Subject Matter Expert, a Member Services Advocate, and a Long Term Care Direct Care Worker

           

11:10 AM        Receive Public Comment

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

Laura Waldvogel

• 2024 MAC Meeting Dates:  March 6, June 5, September 4, December 4
• Thank you for your participation on the MAC!  Several members whose terms were ending in 2023 are continuing for an additional 2-year term

 

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.
 

2024 MAC Meeting Dates
March 6, 2024
June 5, 2024
September 4, 2024
December 4, 2024

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

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