- TO:
- ALL COUNTY OFFICES
- FROM:
- ALYSON CAMPBELL, DIRECTOR
- SUBJECT:
- MHABD SPEND DOWN TRAINING SITE
DISCUSSION:
The FSD IM Training unit has created an online resource for the MHABD spend down program. The online resource is a combination of materials provided during the in-person training done in January, and other materials developed since the delivery of the training.
The Web address for the spend down training page is: http://dssweb/fsd/training/IM/Other_Training_Packages/spend_down/index.html
This may also be accessed by:
- Selecting the Training and Development tab from the Family Support Division site
- Click on Income Maintenance
- Select MHABD Spend Down Info on the left navigation bar
- Review the Spend Down Information Resources.
Below are some of the resources that can be accessed from the Spend Down Resource site:
- Active Spend Down Participant Contact Guide
- Medicare Cheat Sheet
- MHABD Spend Down Discussion Checklist
- MoRx Eligibility and Benefits Fact Sheet
- Out of Pocket Expenses Procedures
- Standards and Definitions
The FSD IM Casework Reference Guide (CRG) has been updated to include the information on spend down processes. This information can be found at Spend Down Eligibility, or by going to the Spend Down Eligibility section of the CRG.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
- Utilize the training materials at the following site:
http://dssweb/fsd/training/IM/Other_Training_Packages/spend_down/index.html
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