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January 2024, Volume 22, Issue 1 January 2024, Volume 22, Issue 1
This issue contains information regarding General CLTS Updates, the new CLTS open office hours, introducing the new Reimbursement Team, and a reminder for the respite care service definition.
September 2023, Volume 21, Issue 3 September 2023, Volume 21, Issue 3
This issue contain information regarding Medicaid Reimbursement Team changes, upcoming provider network meetings, recertification and audit updates, and information on DHS’s new non-expiring certificates.
May 2023, Volume 21, Issue 2 May 2023, Volume 21, Issue 2
This issue contains information regarding the ending of the COVID 19 public health emergency, COVID “unwinding”, community resource information, and program recertifications and updates.
January 2023, Volume 21, Issue 1 January 2023, Volume 21, Issue 1
This issue contains information regarding Medicaid Reimbursement Team training availability, Crisis Intervention updates and CLTS Waiver Program audit results.
September 2022, Volume 20, Issue 3 September 2022, Volume 20, Issue 3
This issue contain information regarding Medicaid Reimbursement Team updates, general program updates and the upcoming CCS Resource Fair.
May 2022, Volume 20, Issue 2 May 2022, Volume 20, Issue 2
This issue contain information regarding the COVID Public Health Emergency, telehealth flexibilities and permanent policy, program re-certification updates, and CCS service facilitation transition updates.
January 2022, Vol. 20, Issue 1 January 2022, Vol. 20, Issue 1
This issue contains information regarding the Permanent Telehealth Policy, CLTS Waiver Program renewal and SBIRT services.
September 2021, Vol. 19, Issue 3 September 2021, Vol. 19, Issue 3
This issue contains information regarding Forward Health Telehealth policy, program certification updates, Reimbursement Team updates and Coordination Committees.
May 2021, Vol. 19, Issue 2 May 2021, Vol. 19, Issue 2
This issue contains information regarding DMS Ops Memo 20-24, program re-certification updates, and the Eligibility Specialist and Resource Center.
January 2021, Vol. 19, Issue 1 January 2021, Vol. 19, Issue 1
This issue contains information regarding COVID, changes in CLTS and Crisis Intervention Services.
September 2020, Vol. 18, Issue 3 September 2020, Vol. 18, Issue 3
This issue contains information regarding COVID, the definition of medically necessary and general information about CCS.
May 2020, Vol. 18, Issue 2 May 2020, Vol. 18, Issue 2
This issue contains information regarding appropriate content in CCS notes and an overview of the Children’s Long Term Support (CLTS) Program.
January 2020, Vol. 18, Issue 1 January 2020, Vol. 18, Issue 1
This issue contains information regarding the role of the service facilitator, training and clinical supervision requirements, request for topics and TCM Q&A.
September 2019, Vol. 17, Issue 3 September 2019, Vol. 17, Issue 3
This issue contains information regarding the CCS Service Array of Substance Abuse Treatment, along with General Tips and Reminders about Medicaid.
May 2019, Vol. 17, Issue 2 May 2019, Vol. 17, Issue 2
This issue contains information regarding the CCS Service Array of Psychotherapy, DQA Recertifications, Targeted Case Management file reviews and opportunities for questions.
January 2019, Vol. 17, Issue 1 January 2019, Vol. 17, Issue 1
This issue contains information regarding the CCS Service Array of Wellness Management and Recovery/Recovery Support Services, TCM Information, and Additional Information that applies to all other Medicaid programs.
September 2018, Vol. 16, Issue 3 September 2018, Vol. 16, Issue 3
This issue contains information regarding the CCS Service Array of Individual and/or Family Psychoeducation, TCM Information, and Additional Information that applies to all Medicaid programs.
May 2018 - Volume 16, Issue 2 May 2018 - Volume 16, Issue 2
This issue contains information regarding the CCS Service Array of Employment-Related Skill Training, TCM Information, Crisis Recertification and Additional Information that applies to all Medicaid programs.
January 2018, Vol. 16, Issue 1 January 2018, Vol. 16, Issue 1
This issue contains information regarding the CCS Service Array of Individual Skill Development and Enhancement, TCM Tips and Reminders, TCM FAQ'S and Additional Information that applies to all Medical programs.
September 2017, Vol. 15, Issue 3 September 2017, Vol. 15, Issue 3
This issue contains information regarding the CCS Service Array of Physical Health Monitoring, TCM Tips and Reminders and TCM FAQ's.
May 2017, Vol. 15, Issue 2 May 2017, Vol. 15, Issue 2
This issue contains information regarding the CCS Service Array of Physical Health Monitoring, TCM Tips and Reminders and TCM FAQ’s.
January 2017, Vol. 15, Issue 1 January 2017, Vol. 15, Issue 1
This issue contains information regarding the CCS Service Array of Medication Management, TCM Tips and Reminders and Medicaid FAQ’s.
September 2016, Vol. 14, Issue 3 September 2016, Vol. 14, Issue 3
This issue contains information regarding the CCS Service Array of Diagnostic Evaluations, an overview of the Medicaid programs in Kenosha County and FAQ’s.
May 2016, Vol. 14, Issue 2 May 2016, Vol. 14, Issue 2
This issue contains information regarding the CCS Service Array, Service Facilitation, Medicaid rules for reimbursable notes and Medicaid FAQ’s.
January 2016, Vol. 14, Issue 1 January 2016, Vol. 14, Issue 1
This issue contains information regarding the CCS Service Array, Service Planning, changes in Medicaid coding and general Medicaid Q&A
May 2015, Vol. 13, Issue 2 May 2015, Vol. 13, Issue 2
This issue contains information of additional CCS providers, CCS Service Arrays, and a TCM Overview.
January 2015, Vol 13, Issue 1 January 2015, Vol 13, Issue 1
This issue contains more progress for CCS, frequently asked questions and answers, and upcoming TCM training opportunities.
September, 2014, Vol. 12, Issue 3 September, 2014, Vol. 12, Issue 3
This issue contains information regarding growth within the CCS Program, expansion of Comprehensive Community Services, and Q&A.
May 2014, Vol. 12, Issue 2 May 2014, Vol. 12, Issue 2
This issue contains reminders for Targeted Case Management, CCS File Review results, and information regarding growth within the CCS Program.
January, 2014, Vol. 12, Issue 1 January, 2014, Vol. 12, Issue 1
This issue contains reminders for TCM Assessments and Plans of Care, frequently asked TCM questions, and upcoming changes regarding CCS.
September, 2013, Vol 11, Issue 3 September, 2013, Vol 11, Issue 3
This issue contains information regarding what is allowable during the assessment phase of TCM, frequently asked questions relating to TCM and updates on CCS and CSP.
May 2013, Vol. 11, Issue 2 May 2013, Vol. 11, Issue 2
This issue contains updates from State on-site reviews and examples of ongoing activities for TCM.
January 2013, Vol. 11, Issue 1 January 2013, Vol. 11, Issue 1
This issue contains information regarding changes to Crisis, Targeted Case Management facts, and CCS updates.
Sept. 2012, Vol. 10, Issue 3 Sept. 2012, Vol. 10, Issue 3
This issue contains information regarding IMD’s, what case management covers and upcoming changes to Targeted Case Management.
May 2012 Vol 10, Issue 2 May 2012 Vol 10, Issue 2
This issue contains information regarding reminders for Targeted Case Management and different types of Medicaid. There is also information about recent and upcoming file reviews.
January 2012 Vol 10, Issue 1 January 2012 Vol 10, Issue 1
This issue contains information regarding Noncovered Service Definitions, HealthCheck and Medicaid Orientations.
September 2011 Vol 9, Issue 2 September 2011 Vol 9, Issue 2
This issue contains information regarding Medicaid Definitions and updates on recent Medicaid activities. There is also information about new orientations held as well as a Q&A.
May 2011 Vol 9, Issue 1 May 2011 Vol 9, Issue 1
September 2010 Vol 8, Issue 3 September 2010 Vol 8, Issue 3
This newsletter contains an interview with Nancy Morey PSN Coordinator on documenting tips helpful for all Medicaid providers, and an reminder of some Provider Responsibilities from the All Provider Handbook.
May 2010 Vol 8, Issue 2 May 2010 Vol 8, Issue 2
This issue contains information on the results of the Spring TCM File Review, and discusses the value of checklists in improving Medicaid documentation.
January 2010 Vol 8, Issue 1 January 2010 Vol 8, Issue 1
This issue contains information on an upcoming State File Review, contains reminders on Plan of Care/Recovery Plan documentation reminders, discusses upcoming onsite TCM file reviews and more.
September 2009 Vol 7, Issue 3 September 2009 Vol 7, Issue 3
This issue contains an update on the BadgerCarePlus Core Plan for Adults with No Dependent Children along with resources for learning more, some TCM documentation reminders, and information on the successful CCS recertification visit is covered.
May 2009 Vol 7, Issue 2 May 2009 Vol 7, Issue 2
This issue contains information on the Spring 2009 file reviews including documentation reminders, a request to use the new MA ID numbers in submitting billing, an update on Forward Health and the BadgerCarePlus Benchmark plan along with resources for learning more. Also the successful CCS recertification visit is discussed.
January 2009 Vol 7, Issue 1 January 2009 Vol 7, Issue 1
This issue contains information on ForwardHealth, the new MA ID numbers and resources/website for learning more. Also information is presented on a new Medicaid program and upcoming file reviews for County MA programs.
September 2008 Vol 6, Issue 3 September 2008 Vol 6, Issue 3
Issue contains information on the changes that will occur with Wisconsin Medicaid and ForwardHealth. Also information on file reviews and educational opportunities for County MA programs is discussed.
May 2008 Vol 6, Issue 2 May 2008 Vol 6, Issue 2
Information on the Spring 2008 Targeted Case Management file review, information on Records Retention and how long providers should keep Medicaid documentation, some CCS Audit guidelines, NPI information and an article written by Jerry Theis, LCSW, on Kenosha County's experience with Evidence Based Practices(EBP) in our CCS program.
January 2008 Vol 6, Issue 1 January 2008 Vol 6, Issue 1
BadgerCare Plus, TCM Documentation - Minnesota Experience
September 2007 Vol 5, Issue 3 September 2007 Vol 5, Issue 3
CCS Wellness Workshop, NPI's, Fun'n Fit
May 2007 Vol 5, Issue 2 May 2007 Vol 5, Issue 2
Spring File Reviews, CCS Re-Certification
January 2007 Vol 5, Issue 1 January 2007 Vol 5, Issue 1
OIG Workplan, CCS Grant Renewed, MA Targeted Case Management Q & A
September 2006 Vol 4, Issue 3 September 2006 Vol 4, Issue 3
Feedback from State Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) File Review, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Documentation Requirements
May 2006 Vol 4, Issue 2 May 2006 Vol 4, Issue 2
Spring 2006 File Reviews - TCM, Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) re-certification, Targeted Case Management Q & A
January 2006 Vol 4, Issue 1 January 2006 Vol 4, Issue 1
New Provider Handbook, Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) progress report, Targeted Case Management Q & A
September 2005 Vol 3, Issue 3 September 2005 Vol 3, Issue 3
New program Comprehensive Community Services (CCS)
May 2005 Vol 3, Issue 2 May 2005 Vol 3, Issue 2
New program Comprehensive Community Services (CCS)
January 2005 Vol 3, Issue 1 January 2005 Vol 3, Issue 1
Targeted Case Management documentation
September 2004 Vol 2, Issue 3 September 2004 Vol 2, Issue 3
Personal Care overview
May 2004 Vol 2, Issue 2 May 2004 Vol 2, Issue 2
Targeted Case Management Q & A
January 2004 Vol 2, Issue 1 January 2004 Vol 2, Issue 1
HIPPA changes
June 2003 Vol 1, Issue 3 June 2003 Vol 1, Issue 3
Target Population definition, Discharge Planning , Case Management Q & A
April 2003 Vol 1, Issue 2 April 2003 Vol 1, Issue 2
Documentation, Case Management Q & A
February 2003 Vol 1, Issue 1 February 2003 Vol 1, Issue 1
Case Management Q & A