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Provider Alert - Telephony Telephony systems do not meet the rule requirement for the Ohio Home Care program regarding consumer signatures. Per rule 5101:3-45-10(A)(10), a provider is required to obtain a dated signature of consumer upon completion of services. The consumer signature of choice must be documented on the consumer services plan. ______________________________ Home Mod Provider Update Effective May 2, 2012, changes have been made to the Consumer Approval of Plans and Completed Work Form and additional information regarding bids submitted to Carestar. Click below to access a revised copy of the Consumer Approval of Plans and Completed Work Form (instructions also included) as directed by ODJFS/BLTCSS. Click to Access New Forms & Info ______________________________ Consumer Transit Survey The Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) is conducting research on what factors are most important to riders with disabilities when deciding which transit mode to use. Click below to take the survey, and please encourage others to take it! Questions regarding this survey should be directed to mgolden@dredf.org. ______________________________ Direct Service Worker Survey The Ohio Direct Service Workforce Initiative wants your opinion on tasks and duties related to Direct Service Workers in the field of home health, to determine which tasks are required for these practitioners to effectively carry out their duties and perform their jobs. Complete survey by 3/26/12 for a chance to win a $50 gas card! ______________________________
An update to the Medicaid Information Technology System was completed on November 4th to correct various eligibility issues with waiver recipients. ODJFS will continue to monitor eligibility issues causing denial of claims. Please check the MITS website for updates. Click to access the MITS Website ______________________________ More Important MITS Info Clink the links below for information about: 1. Diagnosis Codes for State Plan Home Health, Private Duty Nursing and 2. Payment for Multiple Visits to the Same Consumer on the Same Day ______________________________ Provider Rate Reduction Click below to learn about the change in base payment rates for the first hour provided by agencies and independent providers for nursing and aide services delivered in a home or community setting. ______________________________ Important MITS Info Click the links below for questions about: 1. MITS Access (updated 8/30/11) ______________________________ Important Provider Info The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has moved to an online provider application system, initiated on Aug. 2, 2011. This is one of the many advances that are being made as a result of the new computer system -- the Medicaid Information Technology System (MITS). ______________________________ Changes to Provider Provision ______________________________ New Rules for OHCP Providers! There have been recent revisions and additions to Ohio Administrative Code rules that will affect some Ohio Home Care Waiver providers. To access the rules in their entirety, click here. Access the main highlights and important information (not the full rules) by clicking either link below: ______________________________
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