“Billable Services In The HCS Program”(For HCS) 

Part IV of the Care Coordination Series 

(Be sure to attend  Part V: Requesting AA’s/MHM’s /DE Funding  on August 3rd, 2023!)

***FYI-“HCS Nursing Documentation & Billable Services” is a separate webinar

Date: July 3rd, 2023

Time: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM

Cost: $60

For:  Program Managers, Administrators, Case Managers/Care Coordinators, Quality Assurance Staff, Nursing Staff

Presenter:  Julie Blacklock

You will receive a confirmation email and handout as well as a link to register with “Gotowebinar” to attend the session, once we receive payment.  Please click on your registration link right away to receive reminders for the session!

Description:  This class is designed for anyone who is first starting out in the HCS Waiver Program as a new provider and for those persons coordinating services (case management) for the individuals in the HCS Waiver Program. This class is also effective for Nursing staff who need to know how the program works overall, but billable nursing services are not part of this training session. (We do provide a separate extensive training on billable nursing services and documentation required by the nurse, please feel free to contact us to inquire about this training.  We do have recorded sessions as well as periodic live webinars and live training classes.) This session will also help anyone who is responsible for oversight and quality assurance for the program.  Provider Representatives including the case manager or nurse may be the persons who are providing billable services or who are responsible for monitoring billable documentation, and ensuring it meets compliance with the billing guidelines. 

**FYI-  This session on July 3rd, 2023 is geared to those primarily responsible for providing care coordination/case management for the individuals as well as Billing & Quality Assurance Staff and Program Managers….!

Topics

-Where are services billed?

What makes service in general billable?

-What makes a service non-billable?

 Billable Services in HCS: Definition of Each Service

-RSS/SL (Group Homes) 

-HH/CC  (previously known as Foster Care)

Other Billable Services

-(CFC) Community First Choice

–(REH) Respite,

–(SHL TR)  Supported Home Living Transportation

–(ISS) Individualized Skills & Socialization: In-Home, On-Site & Off-Site

-SE (Supported Employment) EA (Employment Assistance

Specialized/Professional Therapies: BEH, SP, PT, OT, DI, AU etc…

-What form/s do I use to document?

-Samples of Billable Services Documented

Payment:

We would be glad to invoice you if you prefer.  Please indicate how you will pay when you register with Meghan Jones.

Option #1:

Requested invoice: We will send you an invoice from Paypal and then you can make a payment directly through the invoice-  using a credit card, debit card, Paypal account, or payment by check.

Option #2:

Online Payment:  You may pay directly through your PayPal invoice or you may also choose to use our “Paypal Social Media” payment button for this specific event. Click on the button below: 

“Paypal Social Media”

Option #3:

You may pay on the Twogether Consulting website.  Here is the direct link to the “Payment” page  

If you have any problems, please ask Meghan Jones to walk you through it, when you call to register.  Please contact us directly about group rates. Remember for this option, you will need to enter in total $ amount for # of attendees.  Ex:  2 people want to attend x $125 =$250 total.

Option #4:  NEW!

We now take Zelle payments through our Twogether Consulting Zelle account:  Please contact Meghan Jones at meghanjones.tx@gmail.com for directions to make payment.

Registration:

To complete registration and for any additional information or to arrange payment by check you must contact:

Meghan Jones at: meghanjones.tx@gmail.com 

You may contact Meghan by phone at: (361) 649-5104   

Mailing address for checks:  Twogether Consulting  P.O. Box 90426 Austin, TX 78709

“Infection Control in The ICF/IID Program: Policies, Staff Training & Outbreaks “

Date: July 31st, 2023

Time: 1:30 PM-3:30 PM

Cost: $55

For:  Program Managers, Administrators, Case Managers/Care Coordinators, Nursing Staff

Presenters:  Julie Blacklock-ICF/IID Consultant

Betty Briscoe, RN Consultant

Stephanie Figueroa, RN/Consultant

You will receive a confirmation email and handout as well as a link to register with “Gotowebinar” to attend the session, once we receive payment.  Please click on your registration link right away to receive reminders for the session!

Topics 

-Required Policies & Procedures: Do you have them? Are you addressing COVID-19 concerns? Have you updated them as appropriate?

-Important Staff Training From The Nurse

–Outbreaks: Reporting Requirements & Appropriate Documentation 

–Follow-Up Including Procedures For Resolution & Prevention of Future Outbreaks

–Infection Control Committee:  When Do We Need One?  What Are Their Responsibilities?

–Survey Expectations & Possible Related IJ’s (Immediate Jeopardy)

-Policy Samples
-Tools
-Correction Options

and much more

Payment:

We would be glad to invoice you if you prefer.  Please indicate how you will paying when you register with Meghan Jones.

Option #1:

Requested invoice: We will send you an invoice from Paypal and then you can make a payment directly through the invoice-  using a credit card, debit card, Paypal account, or payment by check.

Option #2:

Online Payment:  You may pay directly through your PayPal invoice or you may also choose to use our “Paypal Social Media” payment button for this specific event. Click on the button below: 

“Paypal Social Media”

Option #3:

You may pay on the Twogether Consulting website.  Here is the direct link to the “Payment” page  

If you have any problems, please ask Meghan Jones to walk you through it, when you call to register.  Please contact us directly about group rates. Remember for this option, you will need to enter in total $ amount for # of attendees.  Ex:  2 people want to attend x $125 =$250 total.

Option #4:  NEW!

We now take Zelle payments through our Twogether Consulting Zelle account:  Please contact Meghan Jones at meghanjones.tx@gmail.com for directions to make payment.

Registration:

To complete registration and for any additional information or to arrange payment by check you must contact:

Meghan Jones at: meghanjones.tx@gmail.com 

You may contact Meghan by phone at: (361) 649-5104   

Mailing address for checks:  Twogether Consulting  P.O. Box 90426 Austin, TX 78709

 “Billable Services In The HCS Program: RequestingAdaptive Aids, Minor Home Modifications & Dental“

(For HCS)

Part V of the Care Coordination Series

Date: August 3rd, 2021

Time: 10:00 AM-12:00PM

Cost: $50

For:  Program Managers, Administrators, Case Managers/Care Coordinators, Quality Assurance Staff, Nursing Staff

Presenter:  Julie Blacklock

You will receive a confirmation email and handout as well as a link to register with “Gotowebinar” to attend the session, once we receive payment.  Please click on your registration link right away to receive reminders for the session!

Description:  This class is designed for anyone who is first starting out in the HCS Waiver Program as a new provider and for those persons coordinating services (such as PM’s and case management) for the individuals in the HCS Waiver Program. 

This session is also meant to help anyone who is responsible for oversight and quality assurance for the program to better understand the “HCS Billing Requirements” so they can meet Medicaid compliance for the HCS program.  A variety of provider representatives at your agency may be responsible for billing and oversight when it comes to Adaptive Aids, Minor Home Modifications, and Dental services, including: service providers who document billable services(i.e. nurses), monitoring/reviewing billable documentation for billing and survey compliance (i.e. CM’s, nurses, QA staff, PM’s and billing staff).

Topics

Definitions: Adaptive Aids, Minor Home Modifications, Dental

• Qualifications for Use of AA, MHM or Dental Funds

• AA/MHM List (Appendix VII and X)

• Items to collect and save for proof of purchase

• Bids Needed

• What Should Be Written In a Bid

• Justifications

• Pictures/Drawings/Blueprints

• Proof of Purchase & Insurance-Only concerning to request a vehicle lift.

• How Do You Get Reimbursed? “Request For Reimbursement”

• What is TAS, Pre-MHM OT/PT, and Pre- MHM and Who Qualifies?

Payment:

We would be glad to invoice you if you prefer.  Please indicate how you will pay when you register with Meghan Jones.

Option #1:

Requested invoice: We will send you an invoice from Paypal and then you can make a payment directly through the invoice-  using a credit card, debit card, Paypal account, or payment by check.

Option #2:

Online Payment:  You may pay directly through your PayPal invoice or you may also choose to use our “Paypal Social Media” payment button for this specific event. Click on the button below: 

“Paypal Social Media”

Option #3:

You may pay on the Twogether Consulting website.  Here is the direct link to the “Payment” page  

If you have any problems, please ask Meghan Jones to walk you through it, when you call to register.  Please contact us directly about group rates. Remember for this option, you will need to enter in total $ amount for # of attendees.  Ex:  2 people want to attend x $125 =$250 total.

Option #4:  NEW!

We now take Zelle payments through our Twogether Consulting Zelle account:  Please contact Meghan Jones at meghanjones.tx@gmail.com for directions to make payment.

Registration:

To complete registration and for any additional information or to arrange payment by check you must contact:

Meghan Jones at: meghanjones.tx@gmail.com 

You may contact Meghan by phone at: (361) 649-5104   

Mailing address for checks:  Twogether Consulting  P.O. Box 90426 Austin, TX 78709