Washington State. Preston W. Cody Assistant Administrator, Basic Health Washington State Health Care Authority
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1 Washington State Basic Health Plan Council of State Governments Preston W. Cody Assistant Administrator, Basic Health Washington State Health Care Authority
2 Health Care Authority Cabinet-level agency with approximately 280 employees Manages over $3 billion each biennium Administers two major health care programs: Basic Health Public Employees Benefits Board Ancillary programs include: Community Health Services Washington Prescription Drug Program Health Technology Assessment Washington Wellness Budget accounts for over 5% of entire State s budget.
3 Intent of program Improve health of low-income children and adults Ensure access in all areas of the state Provide or make readily available necessary basic health care services in an appropriate setting to working persons and others who lack coverage, at a cost to these persons that does not create barriers to the utilization of necessary health care services RCW
4 First of its kind in the nation Created in 1987 as a pilot project to provide access to health insurance for low-income Washington residents; permanent in 1993 State-sponsored program helps eligible residents pay for health insurance through state subsidies. Everyone participates financially; an insurance program, not an entitlement Partnership with private sector, using marketbased, non-regulatory approach
5 Concept of Basic Health State appropriates funds to cover a predetermined number of members $337 million 2009/2011 Members pay premium share Portion of premium cost varies depending on income, family size, choice of health plan, and where they live. Sponsor organization Contract with BH to pay portion of members premium Such as Foundations, Community Outreach Organizations and Native American Tribes State pays remaining portion
6 More than one program Basic Health (Subsidized) Health Coverage Tax Credit Medicaid Coordination Basic Health Plus (Children under 19) Maternity Benefits Program Detailed program overview provided in: Applying for Basic Health
7 Overview Results Develop Benefit Plan Premium Structure Define Quality Standards Access to Care Receive Payments BASIC HEALTH MISSION: Provide access to quality, affordable health coverage to low-income Washington State residents. Procure Benefits Set Benchmark Rates Invoice Members Determine Eligibility
8 Develop a benefit plan General legislative guidance physicians services, in and out patient hospital services, prescriptions drugs, etc. Evaluate previous year s plan Work with actuary to determine utilization of benefits Include any modifications required by passed legislation
9 Perform benefit design Program Benefits Cost Basic Health Basic Health Plus (Jointly administered with WA Department of Health and Social Services for children only) Preventive care Provider care Hospital care Emergency services Prescription drugs Choice of health plan and provider in most counties Same as Basic Health plus: Vision care Dental care Non-emergency transportation to medical services No waiting period for preexisting conditions No deductible or coinsurance Members pay premium based on: Age, Income, Number of people in family Health plan chosen, and Where they reside. No copayment on some services $250 annual deductible 20% coinsurance on some services $1500 annual out-of-pocket maximum No monthly premiums or copayments for children Continued...
10 Perform benefit design Program Benefits Cost Maternity Benefits (Jointly administered with WA Department of Social and Health Services) Prenatal Care Labor and delivery Postpartum care Childbirth education Maternity support services Family planning Transportation to appointments Maternity case management Dental care Physical therapy Hearing Vision (eye exams and glasses) No cost during pregnancy and for two months after pregnancy ends Detailed benefits and services provided in Member Handbook
11 Overview Develop Benefit Plan Premium Structure Results Define Quality Standards Access to Care BASIC HEALTH MISSION: Provide access to quality, affordable health coverage to low-income Washington State residents. Set Benchmark Rates Receive Payments Procure Benefits Invoice Members Determine Eligibility
12 Premium Structure Premium formula based on: Income Band (A-H) Age Band (Ages 0-65+) Federal Income Guidelines (0-200%) Other Factors Percent of income sliding scale FIG 0 125% is fixed 6% Percent of premium sliding scale Choice of health carrier Premiums are set for members in Income Bands A-C (0-125%).
13 Overview Access to Care Results Develop Benefit Plan Premium Structure BASIC HEALTH MISSION: Provide access to quality, affordable health coverage to low-income Washington State residents. Define Quality Standards Set Benchmark Rates Receive Payments Procure Benefits Invoice Members Determine Eligibility
14 Define quality standards Require plans be NCQA accredited or conduct on-site evaluations Identify measurable, enforceable, and meaningful standards Track issues such as denials, appeals and grievances HEDIS reporting CAHPS reporting Modify through contracting
15 Overview Develop Benefit Plan Premium Structure Access to Care Results BASIC HEALTH MISSION: Provide access to quality, affordable health coverage to low-income Washington State residents. Define Quality Standards Set Benchmark Rates Receive Payments Procure Benefits Invoice Members Determine Eligibility
16 Set benchmark rates Analyze claim trend from prior coverage year Determine cost per member per month (PMPM) Analyze regionally Identify removal of populations, if any, and determine impact to risk pool Identify provider contract issues Inflation rate Medical trends Age factor Consider benefit changes, if applicable
17 Overview Develop Benefit Plan Premium Structure Results Define Quality Standards Access to Care Receive Payments BASIC HEALTH MISSION: Provide access to quality, affordable health coverage to low-income Washington State residents. Procure Benefits Set Benchmark Rates Invoice Members Determine Eligibility
18 Procure benefits with private insurers Minimize impact to members Benchmark plan in all 39 counties Evaluate cost sharing options to stay within expenditures Determine risk level due to eligibility and potential cost changes Analyze bidder proposal; award successful bidder
19 Overview Develop Benefit Plan Premium Structure Results Define Quality Standards Access to Care BASIC HEALTH MISSION: Provide access to quality, affordable health coverage to low-income Washington State residents. Set Benchmark Rates Receive Payments Procure Benefits Invoice Members Determine Eligibility
20 Determine eligibility Washington residents must: Be between 0-200% of federal income guidelines (FIG) Not be eligible for free or purchased Medicare Not be receiving Medicaid Not be institutionalized at the time of enrollment, and Not be attending school full-time in the U.S. on a student visa Must be recertified at least once a year to maintain coverage Served 476,938 members between
21 Application requirements Submit a completed and signed application Provide proof of all income received in the last 30 days Provide proof of physical residence Submit copy of the IRS 1040 with all schedules (if applicable) Provide proof of full-time student status for dependents age 19 to 22 Provide proof of Medicare ineligibility if over age 65 and applying for coverage Submit a signed sponsor agreement form (if applicable)
22 Overview Develop Benefit Plan Premium Structure Results Define Quality Standards Access to Care BASIC HEALTH MISSION: Provide access to quality, affordable health coverage to low-income Washington State residents. Set Benchmark Rates Receive Payments Procure Benefits Invoice Members Determine Eligibility
23 Invoice members Apply premium structure Premium payments due by the 5 th day of each month before the actual month of coverage Invoice sent six weeks before month to be covered by that payment Example: Member s bill for August coverage is sent mid-june and payment is due July 5. Sponsor groups receive one invoice for all members Non-payment = no coverage Applicants and enrollees can determine monthly payments by using an online premium calculator.
24 Overview Develop Benefit Plan Premium Structure Results Define Quality Standards Access to Care Receive Payments BASIC HEALTH MISSION: Provide access to quality, affordable health coverage to low-income Washington State residents. Procure Benefits Set Benchmark Rates Invoice Members Determine Eligibility
25 Receive payments Individual member payments through lockbox in Seattle Group/Sponsor payments received at main office Payment sent to health plan monthly State portion + member portion Members contribute 25% (approximately $50 million) of premium cost in 2010.
26 Overview Develop Benefit Plan Premium Structure Results Define Quality Standards Access to Care BASIC HEALTH MISSION: Provide access to quality, affordable health coverage to low-income Washington State residents. Set Benchmark Rates Receive Payments Procure Benefits Invoice Members Determine Eligibility
27 Access to care Each month health plans receive a roster which informs them of members enrolled in specific programs Health plans maintains accurate list to ensure access
28 Overview Develop Benefit Plan Premium Structure Results Define Quality Standards Access to Care BASIC HEALTH MISSION: Provide access to quality, affordable health coverage to low-income Washington State residents. Set Benchmark Rates Receive Payments Procure Benefits Invoice Members Determine Eligibility
29 Results Up to 19 health plans at one time; currently contract with 5 plans Implemented wait list only 3 times in 22-year history to stay with budget Nearly 2/3 of subsidized members are within 100% of FIG Partner with 26 sponsor groups statewide who pay a portion of more than 26,000 members premiums Partner with more than 175 organizations and community partners statewide Since FY 2000, the number of low-income persons statewide covered by publicly-funded medical plans has increased by 30 percent.
30 Today Experienced a 43% budget cut for biennium; budget is $337,757, ,000 uninsured residents as of June 2009; 1 in 5 qualify for Basic Health Enrollment approximately 65,000 in 2010 On average, 6,600 individuals added to wait list each month Bids for 2010 from 5 health plans came in 5.7% below 2009 rates Average member premium in 2010 is $60.46
31 Summary State-subsidized program providing access to low-cost health care Use sliding scale to maintain affordability Covered nearly 500,000 residents between Provide access to high-quality health insurance statewide
32 Questions
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