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Manning, Bureau Chief Senior HelpLine, Illinois Department on Aging National Aging Symposium May 3, 2004 We Work Together: We Work Together Both SHIP’s and Aging I&A’s help Older person Disabled (SHIP) Medicare Participants (SHIP) Caregivers Other Professionals Have extensive knowledge and literature of Pharmaceutical programs and optionsThe Role of SHIP: The Role of SHIP Medicare/Insurance counseling Excellent web sites Statewide volunteers Well-trained Know Prescription Program Options Provide 800 statewide call center Illinois SHIP – 13 page Rx Guide http://www.ins.state.il.us/Ship/Prescription_Drug_Guide.htm Role of SHIP with Medicare Rx: Role of SHIP with Medicare Rx Federal Funding for Training www.medicare.gov links to the local SHIP Counseling on Medicare Modernization Act – preventive health care SHIP - Disabled Under 65: SHIP - Disabled Under 65 In Illinois, SHIP’s emphasis is locating the disabled Not eligible for the State Rx ProgramsSHIP’s : SHIP’s 1/3 are separate from State Unit on Aging Illinois is one of those states SHIP and the aging network collaborateThe Role of Aging Specialty Information and Assistance: The Role of Aging Specialty Information and Assistance Largest federally funded I&A in the nation is the aging I&A network Long Service history Paid and volunteer 800 Call Centers and local sites Many I&A sites are SHIP sites Has an extensive network of skilled providers The Illinois Prescription Program Model : The Illinois Prescription Program Model Pharmaceutical Clearinghouse 3 Government Rx Programs Senior Health Assistance Program SHAP Partners with four state agencies Department of Public Aid Department of Revenue Office of the Special Advocate Department of Insurance - SHIP Illinois Rx Pharmaceutical Clearinghouse: Illinois Rx Pharmaceutical Clearinghouse Public Act July 2002 Established 800 number at IL Dept on Aging expanded the Senior HelpLine Funded 150 outreach sites in aging network – SHAP Sites Legislative Advisory Committee Illinois has three state prescription programs: Illinois has three state prescription programs Circuit Breaker/Pharmaceutical Assistance Program 1986, IL Dept of Revenue SeniorCare July 2002 Medicaid Waiver Program Illinois Rx Buying Club Card January 2003Senior Health Assistance Program: Senior Health Assistance Program SHAP’s – Outreach sites 150+ Designated and funded by the AAA Extensive counseling Advocacy Follow-up Reapply annually Home visits Complete applications accurately – first time Linkage to aging network Tobacco Settlement Funds SHAP site best practices: SHAP site best practices Know the pharmacists Know the programs Know the seniors and caregiver Public Education Extensive follow-up Coordinate With Your Network: Coordinate With Your Network The Senior HelpLine/Pharmaceutical Clearinghouse convenes a State Agency Call Center Quarterly Meeting With budget cuts – services are consolidating – 800 lines combining Rx information is an entry point for other services, information and needs Linking Callers to the Best Benefit: Linking Callers to the Best Benefit SHIP’s can be SHAP’s Train the entire aging network with the SHIP network AAA’s in Illinois – Response Other state agencies Web sites Literature Training How do you know what is best for me?: How do you know what is best for me? Know all the options Help enroll Provide advocacy Follow-up Establish an annual calendar of Rx events Refer to the best source Network with all provider involved with Rx programs Outreach and Education: Outreach and Education Marketing Campaign - $250,000 Regional Training (bi-annually) Multi-agency training Publications Web sites In-service Comprehensive Rx OptionsTRAINING: TRAINING Pharmaceutical Clearinghouse 42 in-services training grid Rx Manual Web sitesWeb Based Tools: Web Based Tools Benefits CheckUp PDAP Needy Meds Other web sitesMedicare Rx Card and Rx Waiver States: Medicare Rx Card and Rx Waiver States Transitional Assistance –not eligible Waiver is the better program 5 year demonstration How Does IDOA Share Information: How Does IDOA Share Information Network News Flash E-mail to AAA Director’s Faxes Phone calls AAA’s, SHAP’s, SHIP call for information and share informationQuestions?: Questions? Thanks – enjoy the conference Barbara Manning, Bureau Chief Illinois Department on Aging 421 E. Capitol Ave., #100 Springfield, Illinois 62701-1789 Barbara.manning@aging.state.il.us 217-524-6911 You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
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Manning, Bureau Chief Senior HelpLine, Illinois Department on Aging National Aging Symposium May 3, 2004 We Work Together: We Work Together Both SHIP’s and Aging I&A’s help Older person Disabled (SHIP) Medicare Participants (SHIP) Caregivers Other Professionals Have extensive knowledge and literature of Pharmaceutical programs and optionsThe Role of SHIP: The Role of SHIP Medicare/Insurance counseling Excellent web sites Statewide volunteers Well-trained Know Prescription Program Options Provide 800 statewide call center Illinois SHIP – 13 page Rx Guide http://www.ins.state.il.us/Ship/Prescription_Drug_Guide.htm Role of SHIP with Medicare Rx: Role of SHIP with Medicare Rx Federal Funding for Training www.medicare.gov links to the local SHIP Counseling on Medicare Modernization Act – preventive health care SHIP - Disabled Under 65: SHIP - Disabled Under 65 In Illinois, SHIP’s emphasis is locating the disabled Not eligible for the State Rx ProgramsSHIP’s : SHIP’s 1/3 are separate from State Unit on Aging Illinois is one of those states SHIP and the aging network collaborateThe Role of Aging Specialty Information and Assistance: The Role of Aging Specialty Information and Assistance Largest federally funded I&A in the nation is the aging I&A network Long Service history Paid and volunteer 800 Call Centers and local sites Many I&A sites are SHIP sites Has an extensive network of skilled providers The Illinois Prescription Program Model : The Illinois Prescription Program Model Pharmaceutical Clearinghouse 3 Government Rx Programs Senior Health Assistance Program SHAP Partners with four state agencies Department of Public Aid Department of Revenue Office of the Special Advocate Department of Insurance - SHIP Illinois Rx Pharmaceutical Clearinghouse: Illinois Rx Pharmaceutical Clearinghouse Public Act July 2002 Established 800 number at IL Dept on Aging expanded the Senior HelpLine Funded 150 outreach sites in aging network – SHAP Sites Legislative Advisory Committee Illinois has three state prescription programs: Illinois has three state prescription programs Circuit Breaker/Pharmaceutical Assistance Program 1986, IL Dept of Revenue SeniorCare July 2002 Medicaid Waiver Program Illinois Rx Buying Club Card January 2003Senior Health Assistance Program: Senior Health Assistance Program SHAP’s – Outreach sites 150+ Designated and funded by the AAA Extensive counseling Advocacy Follow-up Reapply annually Home visits Complete applications accurately – first time Linkage to aging network Tobacco Settlement Funds SHAP site best practices: SHAP site best practices Know the pharmacists Know the programs Know the seniors and caregiver Public Education Extensive follow-up Coordinate With Your Network: Coordinate With Your Network The Senior HelpLine/Pharmaceutical Clearinghouse convenes a State Agency Call Center Quarterly Meeting With budget cuts – services are consolidating – 800 lines combining Rx information is an entry point for other services, information and needs Linking Callers to the Best Benefit: Linking Callers to the Best Benefit SHIP’s can be SHAP’s Train the entire aging network with the SHIP network AAA’s in Illinois – Response Other state agencies Web sites Literature Training How do you know what is best for me?: How do you know what is best for me? Know all the options Help enroll Provide advocacy Follow-up Establish an annual calendar of Rx events Refer to the best source Network with all provider involved with Rx programs Outreach and Education: Outreach and Education Marketing Campaign - $250,000 Regional Training (bi-annually) Multi-agency training Publications Web sites In-service Comprehensive Rx OptionsTRAINING: TRAINING Pharmaceutical Clearinghouse 42 in-services training grid Rx Manual Web sitesWeb Based Tools: Web Based Tools Benefits CheckUp PDAP Needy Meds Other web sitesMedicare Rx Card and Rx Waiver States: Medicare Rx Card and Rx Waiver States Transitional Assistance –not eligible Waiver is the better program 5 year demonstration How Does IDOA Share Information: How Does IDOA Share Information Network News Flash E-mail to AAA Director’s Faxes Phone calls AAA’s, SHAP’s, SHIP call for information and share informationQuestions?: Questions? Thanks – enjoy the conference Barbara Manning, Bureau Chief Illinois Department on Aging 421 E. Capitol Ave., #100 Springfield, Illinois 62701-1789 Barbara.manning@aging.state.il.us 217-524-6911