Certified Application Assistance Sites’ Administrator

Certified Application Assistance Sites’ Administrator
Mandatory Training Presentation for Certified Application Assistance Sites (CAAS) Marcy Dean Certified Application Assistance Sites’ Administrator

What will you learn? √ What are Medical Assistance Sites?
√ Certified Application Assistance Sites information √ Medical Assistance 101 √ PEAK Online Application √ SES (Single Eligibility System) Application √ Verification Processes √ Additional Misc. Information

Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
Sets payment rates Receives matching funds from federal government Creates & maintains plans for delivering services Develops additional programs beyond what the federal government requires

Application Assistance Sites
Certified Application Assistance Site Presumptive Eligibility Site Medical Assistance Site Hospital Outstationing To provide an alternative location to process and enroll families and children into Medicaid or CHP+  To assist in decreasing the number of uninsured children and families in Colorado that are eligible for Medicaid or CHP+  To provide enrollment services at community based schools, health centers, and other approved agencies

Certified Application Assistance Sites (CAAS)
290+ volunteer community organizations & facilities No access to CBMS Paper applications are forwarded to counties or MA sites for processing Each CAAS has their own business process: In-person assistance Some phone assistance Drop off applications PEAK kiosks/computers Utilizes PEAK & assists applicants in applying for: Medical Assistance Other programs (at certain sites) CAAS are volunteer facilities, organizations and individuals authorized by the Department to verify the authenticity of citizenship and identity documents required of Colorado Citizens and assist community members interested in applying for medical benefits: Online through PEAK In need of assistance completing a paper application for medical assistance/benefits

Presumptive eligibility
Presumptive Eligibility Sites (PE) Presumptive eligibility 131 clinics, health centers & community resource centers Have limited access to CBMS for temporary Medical Assistance Each PE Site has their own business process: Site requires state certification In-person assistance Some phone assistance Drop off applications PEAK kiosks/computers Screens individuals for PE Program provides immediate temporary medical coverage for outpatient services for pregnant women & children Presumptive Eligibility (PE) is a Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) program that provides immediate temporary medical coverage for children under 19 and pregnant women. The client must complete an application and appear eligible to get the temporary health care benefits. PE sites have limited access to CBMS.

Hospital Outstationing
63 out of 77 hospitals that are part of the Provider Fee Program Through Colorado HB , the Colorado Health Care Affordability Act, funding has been made available to support outstationing activities provided by eligible hospitals Outstationing levels of participation: Level 1 – Basic Outstationing Level 2 – CAAS Level 3 – PE Site Level 4 – MA Site Level 5 – MA Site Sponsor Hospitals select an outstationing level of participation for providing outstationing activities and are approved at that level of participation or a higher level at the time of application. Hospital Outstationing - The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing has established the Hospital Outstationing Grant Program which provides funds to eligible hospitals to offset the costs of offering outstationing activities to individuals and families seeking financial assistance for health care services (Medical Assistance Applicants).

10 MA Sites stationed within 27 clinics & health centers & MAXIMUS
Medical Assistance Sites (MA) 10 MA Sites stationed within 27 clinics & health centers & MAXIMUS MAXIMUS State funded contract In-person assistance Phone assistance Drop off applications Each MA Site has their own business process: State contract required Some phone assistance PEAK kiosks/computers Utilizes CBMS & assists applicants in applying for: Medical Assistance Other programs (at certain sites) A Medical Assistance (MA) Site is a designated site certified by the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (Department) to accept and process the State authorized medical assistance application for the programs that are administered by the Department. The Department was authorized to establish MA sites by Statute (CRS et seq). MA Sites use the Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS) to determine eligibility for Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) and Medicaid programs.

QUESTIONS ABOUT HCPF OR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SITES

CAAS Mandatory Training Process
Each staff member that will be providing application assistance or verifying citizenship and identity documents on behalf of the department is expected to view this entire training presentation After viewing this presentation, each staff member must take the test included in the interactive CAAS Training presentation and score 95% or higher in order to be certified Each person will need to print their test results and send them to the CAAS Administrator in order to be issued a certificate of completion Now let’s get into the specifics of a CAAS.

CAAS Staff Expectations
Review all CAAS training materials Assist all members of the community* Process and forward all medical applications to a county, eligibility site or the Enrollment Medical Assistance Program (EEMAP aka MAXIMUS) vendor within 5 business days Follow the application processes and guidelines as detailed in this training presentation

Review the application while the applicant is still present to make sure it is complete Verify documents presented by an applicant using one of the processes identified in this presentation Ensure page 11 of the SSAp is signed prior to the applicant leaving, and if applicable, ensure the applicant has signed page 3 of WORKSHEET D NEATLY write or stamp your CAAS information on all applications you have assisted an applicant with and all document(s) you have verified

Adhere to Department rules, regulations, and agency letters Submit your site’s quarterly report on time per the submittal dates listed on each site’s excel spreadsheet Read and abide by all applicable HIPAA privacy and security requirements regarding health information as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1320d – 1320d-8, and implementing regulations at 45 C.F.R. Parts 160, 162 and 164 Encrypt all containing PHI, turn documents facedown, never leave documents out when you leave your desk Notify the CAAS Administrator of concerns or issues pertaining to your site’s ability to operate as a CAAS, such as address, phone number or staffing changes

CAAS Quarterly Report HCPF staff are required to notify our security officer of any document containing PHI received via non encrypted Log all CAAS activity: Applications and/ or documents verified

Purpose of the Mapping Tool
A resource for: Community members and partners to locate application assistance sites Counties needing to contact or locate a CAAS, Presumptive Eligibility (P.E.) or Medical Assistance (M.A.) site Counties to verify a site is authorized by the department to provide application assistance and verify citizenship and identity documents

Mapping Tool

QUESTIONS ABOUT CAAS?

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 101

What You Will Learn Today
Facts to help you answer applicant & member questions Information to help you assist applicants through the Medical Assistance application process Information on resources available to help you after you return to your desks

Open Enrollment 2015 November 15, 2014 - February 15, 2015
If an applicant does not want to apply for Medical Assistance they don’t have to, but they would not be eligible for Cost Sharing Reductions (CSR) or Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTC) Must have Medical Assistance denial in order to be eligible for marketplace tax credit or cost sharing reductions

How & When to Apply for Medical Assistance
No Open Enrollment Period: Applicants can apply for Medical Assistance at any time

What is Colorado Medicaid?
Public Health Insurance No monthly or annual enrollment fee Members pay no or very low co-pay amounts depending on the population For example, children, pregnant women, & American Indian/Alaska Natives are some examples of populations who do not pay co-pays So what is Colorado Medicaid? Colorado Medicaid is a public health insurance program for Coloradans who qualify; typically individuals or families with very low-income . Children, pregnant women, parents & caretakers, people with disabilities, & adults can all potentially qualify. There are no enrollment fees, & co-pays amounts range from $2 to $10. $2 being for something like an eye exam & $10 being for an overnight hospital stay. It is also important to note that while the co-pays are low, there are several populations who are not required to pay co-pays at all including: Children Pregnant women American Indian/Alaska Natives

Who Does Medical Assistance Serve?
Citizens Qualified Non-Citizens Unqualified non-citizens facing emergency medical situations People with limited income & resources Medical Assistance serves people with limited income & resources including: Citizens Unqualified non-citizens facing emergency medical situations Qualified non-citizens, although they are usually subject to a five year waiting period Here are some additional facts about Medical Assistance: Medical Assistance is the Largest source of medical & health related funding in the United States Medical Assistance Covers 60 million people in the United States Medical Assistance Covers over 1 million Coloradans

Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
What Kinds of Colorado Medical Assistance PROGRAMS are there? And now the moment you’ve been waiting for, let’s talk about the different kinds of Medical Assistance programs available through the state. The State of Colorado administers two main types of Medical Assistance programs, they are Medicaid & Child Health Plan Plus aka CHP+. Let’s talk about Medicaid first Medicaid Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) MAGI (Modified Adjusted Gross Income) And NON MAGI

MAGI & Non-MAGI at a Glance
MAGI Populations Age 64 & younger Not eligible for Medicare Low income: Children Adults Pregnant Women Parents or Caretakers of a Medicaid eligible child that is under the age of 19 Non-MAGI Populations Low-income individuals who meet any of the following: Age 65+ Blind Disabled by Social Security Administration (SSA) standards Let’s talk about some of the key differences between MAGI & non-MAGI: MAGI Populations are low income individuals who are: 64 years of age and younger & Not eligible for Medicare Non-MAGI populations are low income individuals who meet any of the following criteria: Are age 65 and older Blind or Disabled

What is CHP+? Public Health Insurance for children & pregnant women only Annual enrollment fees range from $25 - $105 depending on income, population, & number of children enrolled Max out of pocket expenses/co-pays is 5% of gross annual income Child Health Plan Plus is public low-cost health insurance program for certain children and pregnant women who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to pay for private health insurance. Enrollment fees vary depending on the number of children enrolled, but there is no enrollment fee for Pregnant women. Similar to Medicaid, the co-pay amounts are low, and vary from $2 to $15, and American Indians/Alaskan Natives are not required to pay co-pays.

How are Medicaid & CHP+ Different?
No enrollment fee Members can be covered under another insurance policy at same time Income limits lower than those for CHP+ All populations potentially eligible Annual enrollment fee Members cannot be covered under another insurance policy at same time Income limits higher than those for Medicaid Only covers children & pregnant women

So who Qualifies for Medical Assistance?
It Depends So now you know the difference between Medicaid and CHP+, but you probably want to know more about what the specific requirements are right? You may know there are certain income guidelines, and rules to what makes up a household; but you’re eager to find out if a applicant will or won’t qualify for Medical Assistance . Well the eligibility requirements for Medical Assistance are not easy to explain or understand & there are exceptions to almost every rule. So the simple answer to who qualifies? **click** It depends

Applicant & Member Focused
New HCPF Website Colorado.gov/HCPF Applicant & Member Focused This is the HCPF website. It’s been designed to be member focused and easy to use. We’re going to show you how to use this new website as a tool when talking to potential applicants about the Medical Assistance programs. So lets assume that Lisa here comes in and wants to get insurance through the Marketplace. Lisa has heard that she might qualify for a tax credit on the marketplace and wants to know how she finds out, because open enrollment is starting soon. You ask her if she has a Medical Assistance denial and she has no idea what you’re talking about. So You explain to Lisa that Medical Assistance is public health insurance and tell her that the benefits and co-pays vary depending on what program she’s eligible for. Lisa thinks that’s pretty neat and would like to learn more about the different programs, so you pull up the HCPF website and click on “Explore Programs & benefits”

About Applying Individuals who are eligible for Medical Assistance are automatically enrolled in the appropriate program If denied Medical Assistance, Applicant’s information is automatically used to calculate the amount of financial assistance (if any) available for use on the Connect for Health CO Marketplace Applicant can choose to simultaneously apply for Medical, Food, & Cash assistance on one application Before Lisa applies for Medical assistance there are a few things you want to tell her: If she fills out the Medical Assistance application for her family, those found eligible for Medical Assistance will be automatically enrolled. Lisa or her family can opt out of Medical Assistance at any time, but they will not be eligible to receive a tax credit or cost sharing reductions for the Marketplace if they do. If after opting out Lisa and her family want to be re-enrolled in Medical assistance, they will need to re-apply. Another thing Lisa should know is that starting on November 9th, 2014, when she applies for Medical assistance through PEAK her information is automatically being checked to see if she qualifies for Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTC) and Cost Sharing Reductions (CSR) at the same time. If she isn’t eligible for Medical Assistance, when she receives her denial notice she will also be told how much financial assistance she can get through the market place. Lastly, Lisa should know that when is applying for Medical Assistance she can also choose to simultaneously apply for Food & Cash assistance, depending on how she applies.

What is Needed to Apply Name, address, & contact information Social Security numbers (or document numbers) for each member of your household to be covered by your plan Birth dates If someone in your home is pregnant, the due date & number of babies for that pregnancy Information & policy numbers for health insurance plans currently covering members of your household Asset & expense information for the household if anyone in the home is disabled Lisa probably wants to know what information she needs to gather before applying, so you give her this list: **read list** Income information may not be needed at time of application. If applicants income information IS needed, the applicant will receive a notice in the mail. The applicant has 90 days to provide the information requested.

May get immediate determination (medical only)
Colorado.gov/PEAK Fastest method! May get immediate determination (medical only) Can simultaneously apply for Medical, Food, & Cash assistance There are four ways to apply for benefits. PEAK is the fastest method as it hopefully results in real time determination and at the end of the application process, the client will know if they are eligible for Medicaid or are receiving tax credits for The Marketplace.

Can apply in person at: County Departments Medical Assistance (MA) sites Certified Application Assistance Sites (CAAS)

To apply by phone call: TDD: Can only apply for Medical Assistance over the phone

To apply by mail or fax: Print out application online Or request a printed copy Colorado.gov/hcpf/form/ paper-application-request

Who Do I Include in an Application?
Applicant Applicant’s spouse Applicant's children under 19 who live with them Anyone on applicant’s federal income tax return This could include children over 19, even if they do not live with them Applicants unmarried partner who needs health coverage Anyone else under 19 who applicant takes care of & lives with applicant

Who Do I Include in an Application? (continued)
If applicant is claimed as a dependent on someone else’s federal tax return include: The person(s) who claims the applicant All other members of that federal tax filing household that are claimed as dependents Any family member living with the applicant Only include roommates in household that are related to the applicant or listed on applicant’s federal income tax return If in doubt about a specific person, a good rule of thumb is to add that person to the application. County eligibility workers & CBMS will only use the appropriate individuals when calculating each persons household and income amount.

Program Specific Income Guidelines
Specific income guidelines are available on the hcpf website, but we should warn you that these charts are not always as straight forward as they appear. For example, these are the 2014 income guidelines for MAGI programs. You will notice that the income limits for Parents & Caretaker Relatives is 107% of the FPL. **1st click** What this chart doesn’t tell you is that this 107% limit doesn’t really matter because if a parent or caretaker relative makes more than 107% of the FPL they can still qualify for… **2nd click** Medical assistance through the MAGI Adults category, so long as their income limit is less than 133% FPL. We are dealing with federal rules here people, the state of Colorado did not makes these rules up themselves.

COhealthinfo.com/FAQs/
Answers to Other Application Questions Find COhealthinfo.com/FAQs/

Kinds Of Help Available To Members
FAQ’s Colorado.gov/hcpf/member-faqs Call or visit your county Department of Human / Social Services Contact Medicaid Customer Contact Center: Toll Free: TDD: Contact CHP+ Customer Service: CHPPlus.org

QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE?

PEAK Enhancements: November 2014
This presentation has been created by the PEAK Outreach Team, an initiative committed to informing and contributing to the development of the PEAK website and supported by Boulder County, Colorado Health Foundation and the state agencies associated with the website. Today’s presentation has been informed by the work of many people and we appreciate the many staff from various state agencies, including our collaborating training colleagues from the Economic Security Staff Development Center and Connect for Health Colorado. Today’s presentation is a spotlight on the PEAK enhancements effective November 9th. PEAK Enhancements: November 2014

Open Enrollment and Re-Enrollment
Many of the November changes to PEAK reflect an integration of public health insurance such as Medicaid and CHP+ and private health insurance financial assistance through the Connect for Health Marketplace. Because of this integration we want to highlight elements of the open enrollment and re-enrollment process.

Key Points Medical Assistance programs have no open enrollment period Private Insurance Open Enrollment Dates are November 15, 2014 – February 15, 2015 Connect for Health Colorado sends re-enrollment eligibility notices to clients annually If clients put a new plan in their shopping cart, they will not be re-enrolled

Shared Eligibility System = Single Application Process
As of November 10, 2014 In support of ease of access to affordable health insurance and as required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Colorado has created a single application process to apply for insurance affordability programs. You may hear this system referenced as both Shared Eligibility System or Single Application Process. They are the same thing.

Key Points Single application and results for all insurance affordability programs: Medicaid, CHP+, APTC, CSR Accessible online via PEAK and Connect for Health Colorado websites; Single Sign-On option New questions added to determine Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTC) and Cost Sharing Reduction (CSR) eligibility An Authorization number associates with APTC and CSR Mixed eligibility households’ (e.g., APTC/CHP+) ongoing case management maintained by the Marketplace A few high points of this new system and integration before we dive into specific application changes associated.

Single Application & Result
States are required to provide a seamless, online experience for insurance affordability programs. System under continuous evolution and development to ease access. November changes are another step forward in our state’s effort. Other than the Early Childhood program additions, November PEAK changes are medical assistance-centric because of the efforts to streamline health coverage access. PEAK is a portal for multiple programs: food, cash and now early childhood in addition to Medical. It is a dynamic system, questions present based on programs applied for and household information. Today’s detailed content is focused on a Medical Assistance application because the questions being changed are for Medical Assistance, aka, not Food Assistance or other programs for which an applicant may apply on PEAK.

Shared Eligibility System
We think of the Shared Eligibility System as the common street between two families who live across the street from one another. Each home is separate, yet they both travel the same street to go to work. The common street is the application for insurance affordability programs. PEAK separately provides a point of access to food/cash/early childhood programs while Connect for Health separately provides access to Marketplace insurance without financial assistance. This integrated system coordinates eligibility and movement across the associated eligibility thresholds, so that: APTC benefits may begin once Medicaid or CHP+ eligibility has ended. If an individual is Medicaid or CHP+ eligible due to 10-day noticing or continuous eligibility, they will not be approved for APTC/CSR until that coverage has discontinued. E.g., Medicaid discontinuance date is 11/2015 APTC eligibility begin date will be 12/2015.

Single Application & Result Single Sign On
Single sign on allows a client to use one set of credentials (username & password) to access both sites. PEAK clients will be able to use their PEAK account credentials through the C4 site after they have submitted an application, change report or RRR in the new system (on or after 11/10/2014), and an eligibility determination has been made. For those who start in the Marketplace, as soon as the shared application is begun, credentials are available for use in PEAK. For those familiar with PEAK and the options available through Manage My Account, the full range of Manage My Account features is available to those with a PEAK account or those entering from Connect for Health through Single Sign On.

It is both a single application and a single result!
So, families receive results as to all relevant eligibility from Medicaid and CHP+ to Advanced Premium Tax Credits and Cost-sharing Reductions available through the Marketplace. SCROLL! Lots of info on one page, may not see RTE until you scroll… Note Case #, Authorization number, Monthly Tax Credit Amount and Cost Sharing Reduction Level Authorization number only displays for those who have received APTC or CSR and ties their case to their APTC or CSR If a client goes straight to Shop from here, it starts the end-to-end process. If SHOP is not selected here, it is important to note the Case and Authorization Numbers so that they may be provided when the shopping experience is undertaken.

Application Changes As of November 10, 2014
Now we will dive into the application details that associate with this single application. Again, these questions are dynamic and we are focusing on the NEW questions that display when someone has chosen to apply for Medical Assistance on PEAK.

Application Changes Helping you Apply has changed. On PEAK, Brokers and Health Coverage Guides do not have a field in which to provide their credentials. Certified Application Counselors do have a place to enter their credentials.

Application Changes A fantastic addition of extensive Hover Text is available throughout the application. Everywhere that a blue question mark balloon appears help desk will display if the cursor is hovered over that blue circle.

Application Changes Language about People in the Household has been revised.

Application Changes If yes is selected the further question as to where they will live when they return is asked. This information is gathered for marketplace financial assistance as premiums are rated by geographic location.

Application Changes If an individual has passed away in the same year that the household is requesting coverage, they can count as part of the household’s FPL. In addition, information about the deceased, including tax filing status and income will be needed to properly determine eligibility for other household members.

Application Changes Hover Text for who is exempt from requirement to purchase insurance includes C4 phone number for further information.

Application Changes Changes to Tax-filer questions are aligned with IRS and intuitive – showing both yes and no options. Head of Household is an IRS tax filing status, it is not the same as PEAK head of household. If you are allowed to file taxes jointly, you may claim Married filing jointly on this application. APTC Eligibility and Tax Filing Status A Tax Filer, who is ineligible for APTC/CSR because he/she receives Medicare, may still receive APTC/CSR for other qualifying members of their Tax Household. To be eligible for APTC/CSR, married individuals must file taxes jointly. There is an exception for married individuals if there is a domestic violence situation.

Application Changes Further detail for entering tax filing information.

Application Changes SSN is entered twice now for verification.
Reasonable Opportunity Period A Reasonable Opportunity Period (ROP) is a period in time (90+1 Calendar days) during which an individual is eligible for Medical Assistance, APTC and CSR in order to allow time to provide any requested manual verifications, such as citizenship documentation. Individuals will be eligible for ROP when interfaces are not able to verify the following (and manual verifications are then requested): Citizenship/Non-Citizen SSN Incarceration (through interfaces) AI/AN Status Reasonable Compatibility Income

Application Changes For APTC and private health insurance, premiums and amount of APTC are partially based on rating areas based on geographic location. This captures information for people who live in different locations to ensure correct calculation of APTC and premiums, if applicable. If a member of the home lives outside of Colorado, the rating is based on the Colorado address of the primary contact. Examples of when these fields would be relevant include children on the application who attend college in a different town or different state.

Application Changes Incarceration status, with associated Hover Text, has been added to Med Apps.

Application Changes In PEAK anyone who is over 18 and part of the household, or an authorized representative, can be a secondary account holder. Secondary Account Holders can be removed by the primary account holder at any time. Secondary account holders can perform all of the functions as the primary account holder except removing other account holders. If a secondary account holder is removed, all authorization will be removed from that individual. For C4, primary account holders can designate a Brokers to complete MA applications and submit CRFs on their behalf. This access is not a function/feature of PEAK.

Application Changes: Income
As of November 10, 2014 Let’s look specifically at the changes or additions to application questions pertaining to income.

Key Points In order to determine insurance affordability eligibility additional detail has been added to: Wage income and expenses Self employment income and expenses Tax deductions Other health coverage Ability to adjust annual income coordinates insurance affordability program eligibility Those with adjusted annual income of 100% FPL or lower will be Medicaid eligible

Application Changes Deductions related to Job also, not just Self-Employment The last question regarding conservator fees, etc., is new

Application Changes Expenses for Self-Employment are more details and a window appears for monthly expense if that category is selected. This information is used to determine eligibility and amounts of Marketplace financial assistance.

Monthly vs. Annual Income
A very significant revision is that there is now the opportunity to update annual income for those whose annual income is NOT monthly X 12. First, an estimated annual is generated by the system from their monthly; then there is a field wherein someone may enter their estimated actual annual income (e.g., self-employed, seasonal workers, etc.) Adjustments to Annual Income inform APTC/CSR calculations and may also affect Medicaid eligibility. In this scenario: Lori’s annual income is low, but based on her current month income, she would be denied for Medicaid. However, because her annual income is below 100% FPL, she would be approved for Medicaid starting the following month. If her annual income were between % FPL, she would be eligible for APTC/CSR.

Monthly vs. Annual Income
Another scenario in the opposite direction: Max’s annual income is high, but based on his current month income, he would be approved for Medicaid. Although Max can input the correct annual amount, his current month income will take precedence and approve him for Medicaid. When he submits a change report for a change to his income, presumably, based on this financial scenario, his Medicaid eligibility would terminate and he would receive results that he is eligible for APTC/CSR.

Application Changes Since "client statement' is valid for income, the verification checklist will not be created for MA or APTC. If there is discrepancy between IEVS and client attested income and if there is no "reason for income difference" then a IEVS letter will be sent asking for manual income verification. If a “Reason for Income Difference" is provided the letter will not be sent out. Reasonable Compatibility for Income APTC/CSR reasonable compatibility is determined based on the income posted by the Income Eligibility Verification System (IEVS) interface which is a computerized information system which performs data matches against several agency data bases to verify certain types of income and/or property. These matches use the applicant’s name and Social Security Number (SSN) against such information as wages, unemployment or disability benefits, amongst others. Self-attested income is used for the initial eligibility determination and until the first IEVS interface. Information obtained through the IEVS interface is a quarter behind in timing. The earned income from IEVS is annualized to compare with the self-attested annual earned income. Discrepancies identified greater than 10% through the IEVS interface may trigger a correspondence requesting rationale for the discrepancy. Depending on information provided, a change in benefit eligibility or amount may result. (Eligibility processing for County Staff - if there is an open end-dated record in the Earned Income window, with a source other than Client Statement and the effective begin date is within the current or last month from the EDBC run date then the IEVS income will be ignored.)

Application Changes New questions have been added to gather information about other insurance which affects eligibility for Marketplace financial assistance.

Manage My Account As of November 10, 2014
Manage My Account is a function of PEAK with many features that allow (and empower) clients to access their benefit information, associated correspondence, ability to report changes and many other features.

Key Points The full range of Manage My Account features are available to those with a PEAK account or those entering from Connect for Health through Single Sign On Ability to use a Client ID to link case Report My Changes additions: Apply for Medical Assistance on a closed case Secondary Account Holders can be added Change Social Security Number Shared notices will be available for the initial notice of determination and verifications needed

Link My Case – Client ID The process to link a PEAK account to a case remains the same. There is a new addition of a Client ID for those who do not have a State ID or Social Security Number. Clients enter either their SSN, State ID or Client ID, date of birth and 1B case number to link their case. Both primary and secondary account holders can use this function.

Link My Case – Client ID Clients with existing cases but not SSN or State ID will be sent a speed letter (shown on the left) informing them they can create an account with this information. Newly approved clients will also receive this information on their approval notices. Note: Client ID is separate from State ID. Client IDs are assigned to all persons listed on an application, regardless of the programs they are applying for. State IDs are issued to those individuals applying for Medical Assistance. Client IDs are nine digits long.

Manage My Account The full range of My Account features are available to those with a PEAK or C4 account regardless of through which website they access the function. If a customer accesses My Account through the C4 portal, they will see the Marketplace color scheme and branding.

Report My Changes More detail has been added to the Report My Changes pages, including ability to add a SS#.

Application Status View of Benefit Summary through Manage My Account.

Shared Notices

Examples Same Sex-Marriage Citizenship Employer Health Insurance

Same-Sex Marriage Applications
While the help text states that only same-sex couples that were married in other states may mark themselves as married, per the recent Supreme Court announcement, same-sex couples can legally marry in Colorado and may select married to this question.

Same Sex-Marriage Applications
Associated hover text and tax-filing fields…

Same-Sex Marriage Applications

Citizenship Status This hover text informs that medical assistance for emergencies may be available for those who are not citizens or lawfully present. Please note that the PEAK application is NOT an application for Emergency Medicaid and a paper application must be used.

Citizenship Status To see a list of eligible immigration statuses, click the ? mark button on the upper right-hand side of the page.

Citizenship Status A list of eligible immigration statuses displays.
For MAGI and Non-MAGI eligibility, an applicant must be a Lawful Permanent Resident for 5+ years, or have an eligible immigration status. To be eligible for Connect for Health Financial Assistance, an applicant must be a lawfully present immigrant (no 5 year bar) and file taxes with the IRS for the requested coverage year.

Employer Health Insurance
Questions present asking about health coverage available through an employer and applicants provide requested information for the individual in the household who has access to employer-sponsored insurance. The person is selected and then the Add button is chosen.

Resources and Help

Live Chat!

Submit a Question From the Help Screen (?) and from ‘Contact Us’, several options display to seek additional information. The option to submit an online Medical Assistance question is available from the Click here hyperlink. An address is mandatory for this feature.

Help/Resources

Instructional Guides & Recordings
PEAK Outreach Instructional Guides & Recordings peakoutreach Colorado.gov/PEAK> Resources>Community Partners or Counties> Training Monthly Support Calls Live Webinars In-person Trainings Schedule a custom training bouldercounty.org PEAK View Distributed monthly to all training attendees Provides PEAK updates and webinar information

Help/Resources PEAK website training or questions Application and General Benefit Information Colorado.gov/health (>select FAQs) Colorado.gov/HCPF Submitted Medical Assistance application status General Medical Assistance benefits information / TDD Food or Cash application assistance Connect for Health Colorado ConnectforHealthCO.com / TDD PEAK technical issues such as an error message A reminder as to the many sources of information and support for you or your clients.

QUESTIONS ABOUT PEAK?

Single Streamlined Application (SSAp)

No Wrong Door to Health Insurance
PEAK Connect for Health Colorado In addition: Presumptive Eligibility (PE) sites; Medical Assistance (MA) sites; Certified Application Assistance Sites (CAAS) sites… Medicaid Client Services County Human Services Application Assistance Sites CAAS, PE, MA and Hospital Outstationing Medicaid Client Services

Where can I find an application?
Any Eligibility Site Department Web Site (English & Spanish) CHP+ Web Site Colorado Program Eligibility Application Kit (PEAK) *Most sites have applications in English, Spanish and Large Print on site. Many sites offer assistance in other languages via a language line per request.

Applications by Phone The ACA will require states to accept electronic and telephonic signatures  Requirement extends to the Marketplace Acknowledging the technological requirements needed to capture telephonic signatures on Day 1 are prohibitive for most organizations, please follow the process below for applicants applying by phone: Provide applicants with the HCPF Medicaid Call Center toll free number: Or Place the applicant on hold and do a “warm” transfer to the number above The Affordable Care Act envisions a single, streamlined, electronic application and verification process for health coverage that remedies many of the challenges and inefficiencies that exist in today’s public benefits system. The law ensures that individuals and families can obtain coverage in multiple ways by requiring states to accept applications online, in person, by mail, and by telephone. Effective assistance over the phone will play a key role In ensuring that health reform reaches the millions of Americans who will be newly eligible for coverage in 2014.

Components of the SSAp Standard Form Worksheet A Worksheet B
Captures demographic information and information necessary to make a MAGI determination Worksheet A Health Coverage for Jobs Used for health coverage for purposes of the Marketplace only Worksheet B American Indian or Alaska Native Family Member Used for Marketplace purposes Worksheet C Assistance with Completing this Application Used to establish an Authorized Representative & capture Certified Application Assistance Counselors/Brokers/etc. Worksheet D Additional Information Required This worksheet will be used to capture information for Non-MAGI (Aged, Blind, Disabled/LTC, MSP, Buy-Ins) Worksheet E Additional Persons Provides two additional worksheets for additional members (make copies if necessary) Appendix A Glossary – Provides terms and definitions from the application Talking point: Appendix A will have the Family relationship chart….

Assistance is available in the languages below and more
SPANISH MANDARIN VIETNAMESE KOREAN RUSSIAN ARABIC HMONG AMHARIC NEPALI SOMALI FRENCH GERMAN

Please make sure application is legible.
Ask applicant to double check that home address, phone and if provided, address are correct!

*This refers to questions 10 & 11.
For more information on Shared Responsibility Exemptions go to Appendix A (i), Glossary of Terms pg. 2 or healthcare.gov *This refers to questions 10 & 11. Long Term Care 10 CCR – 8.499 Please check if you have bills that you want to be considered for coverage.

If applicable, begin completing for person 2, also complete Household Relationship Table on pg. 8 (make additional copies if necessary) *otherwise go to pg. 9

To be answered to the best of the applicant’s ability

In addition to stamping or writing your CAAS information on all attached documents and on the first page of the application, CAAS must also stamp or neatly write your site name and number (as it is listed in the Mapping Tool) along with the name of the assisting staff person. 2. DO NOT check any of these boxes Unless you are also a counselor, health coverage guide or agent/broker

Long Term Care 10 CCR – 8.499

Signature required ONLY if WORKSHEET D
Was completed

If there are no additional people continue on to Appendix A (i)
WORKSHEET E (pages 1-6) is for additional household members. Please make copies if necessary.* If there are no additional people continue on to Appendix A (i) *pages 4-6 are not included in this presentation because they are only duplicates of pages 1-3

QUESTIONS ABOUT PAPER APPLICATION?

VERIFYING CITIZENSHIP AND IDENTITY DOCUMENTS

Citizenship and Identity Requirement
Medical Assistance programs still require proof of an applicants identity, U.S. Citizenship or lawful residency for non-U.S. citizens. Only original or certified copies of citizenship and identity documentation may be accepted and verified by a site Counties and medical assistance sites may be able to verify an applicants citizenship and identity via electronic interface CAAS do not have access to the electronic interfaces when providing application assistance and are still required to verify and forward citizenship and identity documents if presented by an applicant, and forward all documents (complete or incomplete) within 5 business days CAAS can not hold an application for any reason and are required to forward all documents to a county, M.A. site, or MAXIMUS within five (5) business days

Electronic Interface Verification Sites
CBMS/PEAK will be using data sources/interfaces to verify certain required verifications and to communicate between each other (CBMS/PEAK) SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA) U. S. citizenship or lawful residency for non U. S. citizens verification DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV) Identification verification INCOME AND ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION SYSTEM (IEVS) Quarter/Year wage data that is four months prior to the run month SVES SCHIP is the only interface that will be real time with PEAK Will be modified so that PEAK calls real time

EXEMPT from Proof of U.S. Citizenship Requirement
Newborns whose mother is on Medicaid or CHP+ at time of birth SSI and SSDI recipients Medicare recipients Foster children PE Clients

Acceptable documents for proof of Citizenship and Identity
U. S. Passport (current or expired) Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship Indian Tribal Document NOTE: Photocopies presented by the applicant to a site are not acceptable proof of citizenship or identity verification

Acceptable Citizenship Documents
UNITED STATES:  Birth Certificate  Certificate of Birth Abroad  Nation ID Card Native American Tribal document Final adoption decree Official military record of service showing a U.S. place of birth NOTE: Photocopies presented by the applicant to a site are not acceptable proof of citizenship or identity verification

Acceptable Identity Documents
One (1) document from Primary list OR Two (2) documents from Secondary List PRIMARY LIST (expired documents are not acceptable) Alien Registration Receipt/Permanent Resident Card Certificate of U.S. Citizenship Colorado Department of Corrections ID card CO Temporary Driver’s License Form (with hole- punched Driver’s License) Employment Authorization Card (I-766) Foreign Passport Photo Driver’s License Photo ID Card (DMV) School, University or College ID Card (must be current) Temporary Resident Card UNITED STATES: B1/B2 Visa card with I-94 Certificate of Naturalization Citizenship ID Card (I-197) Military ID Card Passport SECONDARY LIST Acknowledgment of Paternity document Court order of adoption or name change DD-214 Hospital birth worksheet (for infants under 6 months) Colorado Hunting, Fishing, Craft or Trade or Pilot’s License (CURRENT) IRS-TIN card or Mexican voter registration card Merchant mariner card Social Security, Medicare or Social Services Card (Medicaid, WIC) State or federal prison or corrections card Tribal ID Card Work ID, Paycheck Stub (within 3 months), or W-2 UNITED STATES: Birth Certificate of Applicant Divorce Decree Marriage license Motor vehicle registration or title Selective Service Card Weapon or gun permit Any document listed on the PRIMARY list expired 6 months or less

CAAS Verification Process Option 1
Photocopy original or certified copy of document(s) Stamp or neatly write the following CAAS information on each photocopied document Agency name as it appears in the Mapping Tool Name and signature of staff who viewed documents Agency address Agency phone number Date of document verification Write “verified original” above agency information Write PEAK tracking number on each document if application was submitted online Submit application and/or all verified documents to an eligibility site with 5 business days

CAAS Verification Process Option 2
Photocopy original or certified copy document(s) Complete the Citizenship and Identity Documentation Received (CIDR) form and attach photocopied document(s) Write “verified original” above agency information and if applicable, Write the PEAK tracking number on each document and CIDR form for applications submitted online and submit all verified documents to eligibility site *consider adding verified original(s), PEAK tracking #, CAAS name, number, address and phone # to the CIDR form before making copies for your staff VERIFIED ORIGINAL(S) _√_ PEAK TRACKING # _______________________ _

Falsified Documents CAAS verify they have viewed the original/certified copies of citizenship and identity documents presented by applicants and are required to maintain an activity log for auditing purposes CAAS should not knowingly verify falsified documents Do not verify documents if you have doubts Do not verify faxes or photocopies of documents Must only use information as provided by the applicant Cannot refuse to include or eliminate information whether or not the applicant provides supporting documentation

QUESTIONS ABOUT VERIFYING DOCUMENTS?

CAAS RESPONSIBILITIES
All pages of the application (complete or incomplete) must be forwarded to an eligibility site within 5 business days CAAS will continue to verify citizenship and identity documents if presented, but will not hold an application for any missing information or documentation CAAS will be responsible for submitting a completed and signed Employee Information sheet listing all staff that will provide CAAS assistance within 30 days of CAAS enrollment or recertification or staffing changes CAAS will submit a quarterly report detailing CAAS activity on or before the due date as identified on each spreadsheet (report must be submitted even if no CAAS assistance has been provided during the reporting quarter) CAAS will provide information on additional potential medical benefit resources to applicants determined to be ineligible for Medicaid benefits

Best Practices Make sure the applicant has signed page 11 of the application, and if appropriate page 3 of WORKSHEET D Attach a note identifying missing or incomplete documentation Date stamp all applications processed and forwarded by your site Do not date stamp applications for applicants choosing to hand deliver

Best Practices Stamp or write your entire CAAS site name and number on all CAAS related documents and communications messages informing you of important changes, updates and training opportunities that pertain to CAAS will periodically be sent out , but it is the responsibility of each site to stay informed by reading the messages Provide at least one (1) additional back-up contact(s) in the event your sites main contact changes or is unavailable  Set a reminder to renew your CAAS certification approximately 30 days before your current certification expires

Best Practices  Notify CAAS Administrator of changes that may/will impact your ability to perform your CAAS responsibilities (staff, phone, address, etc.)  Before contacting the CAAS Administrator with a question review your training materials to see if the answer is included  If staff is struggling with CAAS processes have them review the training presentation and/or request in-person training from the CAAS Administrator

Best Practices  Advise applicant that all communications will be sent directly to the address they provided and the importance going into PEAK or notifying the county of address or phone number changes  Advise applicant they may provide authorization to have their communications sent to another individual or directly to the CAAS site. (This must be arranged and agreed upon by the applicant and the CAAS)  Explain timely processing expectations, provide contact information for your site and the county, eligibility site, or Eligibility and Enrollment Medical Assistance Program (EEMAP) vendor and a list of missing documents

Frequently Used Phone Numbers
Connect for Health Colorado (C4HCO) Website: getcoveredco.org or ConnectforHealthCo.com Phone: PLANS-4-YOU ( ) TTY/TDD Medicaid Client Services Website: colorado.gov/hcpf Phone: or Fax: Medicare Website: medicare.gov Phone: MEDICARE ( ) State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Phone: Social Security Administration Website: ssa.gov Phone: State Managed Care Network (CHP+) Website: ChpPlus.org Phone: or Xerox (Medicaid Fiscal Agent) Phone: or

Eligibility Site Program Contacts
Presumptive Eligibility (PE) Site Program: Georgann Garcia * PE Specialist * Hospital Outstationing Program: Brian Knight * Hospital Outstationing Contract Mgr * Medical Assistance Site Program: Monica Owens * M.A. Site Program Manager *

Certified Application Assistance Site Program Contacts
Please send all CAAS related communications to:

QUESTIONS?

MARCY DEAN CAAS Administrator Department of Health Care Policy & Financing

Certified Application Assistance Sites’ Administrator

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