SUBJECT:
FAMILY HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS MOVE TO FAMIS AS FAMILY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (FAM)
DISCUSSION:
Programming is currently being done to implement Family Healthcare Programs into FAMIS. The new FAMIS model for Family Health Care Programs is called Family Medical Assistance (FAM). The following Family Healthcare Programs will be integrated into Family Medical Assistance (FAM) in FAMIS during this phase of development:
- Medical Assistance for Families;
- Transitional Medical Assistance;
- Extended MAF on Support Closing;
- MC+ non-CHIP and CHIP;
- Newborn Children Automatic Eligibility;
- MC+ for Pregnant Women; and
- Extended Women’s Health Services.
Temporary Medicaid during Pregnancy, Presumptive Eligibility for Children, and Medical Assistance for Child in Care will not be integrated into FAMIS until a later phase of development.
On November 6, 2006, Family Medical Assistance (FAM), will be migrated to FAPC for use by staff. The first pilot is scheduled to begin November 13, 2006, in Howell County. The second phase of the pilot will begin by adding Texas and Wright Counties, and the third phase will add Saline, Pettis, and Benton Counties.
A series of memorandums will be issued periodically discussing changes to FAMIS procedures and new FAMIS procedures. Review these memorandums prior to the implementation of Family Medical Assistance (FAM) in FAMIS.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.