Medicaid Eligibility and Streamlining Admission and Business Office Practices Wednesday, April 8, 2015 in Stockbridge, GA Registration: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Workshop 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Program Fee: GHCA Members: NON Members: $90.00 Per Person $270.00 Per Person Lunch is included Please inform GHCA upon registration if you require a special meal ABOUT THE PROGRAM As part of the Medicaid Reimbursement Program, HBS has prepared education to assist Georgia Long-Term Care Facilities and Rehab Centers achieve financial success. The objectives of the training are to assist Administrators, Admissions Directors, Social Workers, and Business Office staff to recognize Medicaid eligibility concerns from the point of admission as well as streamline and update Admission and Business Office Practices. Participants will learn to assist the residents and family members to secure Medicaid approval in a more timely manner, in-turn improving the cash velocity for each facility. The first half of the program begins with detailed training on basic Medicaid eligibility which can be used to train new employees, cross-train existing staff, or refresh and update seasoned partners. All attendees will become a skilled resource for your residents and their families, as well as your company. The second half of the program will focus on common reasons for Medicaid denials, and how to recognize and avoid them. Specifically, Medicaid policies related to the death and burial exclusions, Qualified Income Trusts ("QITs"), and Incurred Medical Expenses ("IMEs). Additionally, it will outline the new policies recently implemented regarding the retroactive Medicaid policy. Becky Hewitt Longterm Care Reimbursement Specialist Hall Booth Smith, P.C. ABOUT THE PRESENTER Becky Hewitt has worked in medical reimbursement for over 18 years, specifically in the Long-Term Care industry for 16 years. She has worked at the facility level as a Business Office Manager and at the operations level as a Regional Consultant to Admissions, Marketing, and Business Office staff. Currently, she is one of the Long-Term Care Reimbursement Specialists with Hall Booth Smith, P.C. and has assisted facilities all over the state recover millions of dollars in Medicaid revenue since joining the firm in 2011. Judy Adan, Longterm Care Reimbursement Specialist, Hall Booth Smith, P.C Judy Adan worked for the Department of Family and Children Services for 30 year prior to retiring from State government. During her tenure at DFCS, she worked as a caseworker, supervisor, manager and director in the Adult and Family Medicaid Sections. She joined Hall Booth Smith, PC in September 2014 and is currently working as a Long-Term Care Reimbursement Specialist for the firm. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Recommended for: Administrators, Admissions Directors, Social Workers, Business Office and other interested staff. CE HOURS This course has been approved for Nurses and Nursing Home Administrators for 6 CE hours in FFF (Finance/Financial Practice/Financial Integrity) Medicaid Eligibility and Streamlining Admission and Business Office Practices Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Registration: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Seminar: 9:00 AM –4:00 PM Lunch Included. Location: Georgia Health Care Association Fred A. Watson Education Center 160 Country Club Drive Stockbridge, GA 30281 678-289-6555 [email protected] www.ghca.info Please visit www.ghca.info to register online!  GHCA Member $90.00 Per Person  Non Member: $270.00 Per Person Facility Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Attendee 1 Name: LNHA/RN/LPN #: CE Hours: 6 hours in FFF Email: Program Fee: GHCA Member: $90.00/person Attendee 2 Name: Non Member: $270.00/person LNHA/RN/LPN #: Registration: accepted on a first come, first paid basis. To reserve a space, please mail or fax your registration to GHCA at 678-289-6400. Email: Attendee 3 Name: LNHA/RN/LPN #: Cancellations: GHCA reserves the right to cancel any educational program due to low attendance or other reasons out of GHCA’s control. GHCA will post a cancellation notice to the website and notify pre-registered attendees of cancellation three (3) working days or as soon as possible prior to the seminar. Please check your email for program updates. Cancellations from registrants are accepted in writing via email or fax up to one week before the program. After a cancellation has been sent, call for cancellation verification. No telephone cancellations will be accepted. All “no shows” will be responsible for the full registration fee and applicable processing charges. Email: Credit Card Authorization (All items must be completed.)  Visa  Mastercard  Discover  Amex Charge Amt: Card #: Billing Address: City, State, Zip: Security Code: (Last 3 digits on back of card except AMEX) Expiration Phone: Printed Name: Email: Signature: Date: Ck #: For Office Use only Amt: Dept #: