In my experience – which I swear isn’t consistent and therefore no dumb questions – if they have a waiver of any sort they do not honor the 9 “free” visits.  It has only worked for us if they are AC only clients.

 

Jaime Kummer | Administrator | River Valley Home Care Inc.

916 8th Street Farmington, MN 55024

Phone: 651-460-4201 Fax: 651-460-4208

Email: jkummer@rvhci.com

 

From: billers@list.mnhomecare.org <billers@list.mnhomecare.org> On Behalf Of Sara Sundberg
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2024 3:52 PM
To: billers@list.mnhomecare.org
Subject: MA Free Visits

 

Okay, I feel like this is a dumb question, but...

As far as I know, MA still has 9 free SNV per year, correct? Does it depend on the program or waiver they are on? I know I have used them in the recent past, but I am struggling to get visits paid on a CADI waiver client using the free visits. The LSW was hesitant about having to do a service agreement, so I said I would try the free visits. I am getting denials relating to the authorization. Has something changed that I am not aware of? Is there a trick I am missing? Thoughts?

 

Thank you, 

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Sara Sundberg

CFO

Good Neighbor Home Health Care

218-829-9238