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1 EFFECTIVE USE OF THE SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT
Coordinating and Accessing Care for Children with Special Physical and Behavioral Healthcare Needs

2 Children with Special Healthcare Needs
Those who have or are at increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and who also require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by children generally.

3 What is a special need? Non-categorical Generic
Inclusive – not driven by diagnosis Circumstances/situations/needs Anyone/anytime Short or long term

4 Special Needs Indicators
*Birth defects *Wheelchair access *Cancer *Transportation *Mental health issues *Developmental Disabilities *Sickle cell *Premature birth *Visual impairment *Domestic violence *Hearing impairment *Traumatic brain injury *Speech impairment *Obesity *Physical disability *Autism *HIV/AIDS *Homelessness *Substance abuse *Dental *Intellectual Disabilities *Family Planning *Substitute care *Other

5 What is the Special Needs Unit?
Separate unit designed to assist members with access to care, coordination of care, and community resources Internal advocates for the membership Staffed by Nurses, Social Workers, Behavioral Health Specialists and Case Managers with medical, behavioral and/or social work backgrounds Mandated by PA DHS since inception of HealthChoices Mandated to respond to members’ needs within 48 hours of initial contact

6 Referrals to SNU Members Family PCP offices Specialist offices
MH/ID/Substance abuse providers Homecare agencies DME and other vendors CYS agencies Schools Community agencies

7 Coordinating medical care with the Special Needs Unit
Assist members directly/outreach Primary purpose – coordination of care and access to care Provide ongoing case management Assist with accessing services and obtaining referrals Scheduling appointments LEP services, Language Line, and TTY assistance Community-based agencies/resources Assist with complaints, grievances and appeals Educate members and providers

8 Coordinating medical care with the Special Needs Unit (con’t)
Coordination with multiple providers to improve communication Durable medical equipment suppliers PCP Specialists Pharmacy Community Agencies Other insurers Public Health Departments

9 Coordinating medical care with the Special Needs Unit (con’t)
Liaison with entities such as: County children and youth agencies County/Local BH/ID programs County juvenile probation offices/detention centers School districts Area Agencies for the Aging Behavioral Health MCOs

10 PH – BH Collaboration Coordination and collaboration between MCOs
Medical Rounds Collaborative Case Management Interdisciplinary treatment teams and planning Discharge planning and follow up

11 Coordination of Care PH – BH MCOs Medical Home Care Giver Advocate
Continuity of Care Community Resources

12 EPSDT Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment
Expanded benefits, not a specific “program of service” No special enrollment needed Eligibility = all children covered by Medical Assistance, up to their 21st birthday

13 Physical Health Consideration of all medically necessary services
Periodicity schedule for physicals and vaccinations Shiftcare (to age 21) Medical daycare (to age 21) Hearing aids (to age 21) Does not cover respite care Does not cover home improvements

14 Aging out of EPSDT Change in benefit package effective on 21st birthday Planning to begin at age 16 Co-pay changes and HIPAA implications at age 18 Collaboration with pediatric providers to transition members into adult care

15 Transition from shiftcare to waiver
PA DHS Resource Facilitation Team RFT request at 18th birthday Collaboration with support coordinators to insure seamless transition to waiver

16 Challenges of transition to adult healthcare
Fear Perceived lack of resources Differences in pediatric and adult offices Specialty care Pediatric provider resistance “OPS memo”

17 Holistic Approach to Case Management
Thinking / Processing / Learning Family Residence /Community Environment / Home Emotion/ Mental Health Complex Problem Solving Emotional regulation Developmental Assessment of Patient Medical Communication Behavior Person / caregiver interactions Sensory Vocation / Employment Diet /Nutrition Education / School Interests / values Culture / Spirituality Bonding / Friendships / Relating

18 PA DHS Oversight Bureau of Managed Care Operations
Division of Quality Management and Special Needs Coordination Monitor and evaluate performance and outcomes of Special Needs Units Analyze and identify standards and service trends for persons with special needs Advocate for program improvements on behalf of persons with special needs

19 Why contact SNU? Internal advocates
Assistance with referrals, contacts, community resources, and communication within the MCO Partnering to insure member receives services most appropriate to their needs Smooth transition to adult care as our children age out of EPSDT

20 SNU Coordinators Aetna Better Health Gina Masciangelo 215-268-1242
Health Partners Plans Leah French Keystone First Patricia Spires United Healthcare Community Plan Christi O’Donnell

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