The EBCI Tribal Option: A Tribal Approach to Care Management and Tribal Primary Care

Description

Medicaid Care Management Agencies (CMAs, AMH+ or AMHs) will have interactions with the EBCI Tribal Option, with the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) as the assigned medical home or other tribal providers and programs when serving individuals. To be successful, it's critical that agencies understand the nuances of working with the first Indian Managed Care Entity (IMCE), the EBCI Tribal Option and individuals who may be members of any federally recognized tribe, those eligible for Indian Health Services (IHS) and tribal primary care practices. This session will provide an overview of the EBCI Tribal Option and practical recommendations for providing care management to tribal populations.

By registering for this course, you are granting permission for your contact information and course completion information to be shared with DHHS-DHB and participating NC BH/IDD Tailored Plans for this continuing education activity.



Faculty:
Tara Larson, Managing Principal with CCR Consulting, Inc.

Karen Kennedy, Director of EBCI Tribal Option, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority

Gwynn Wildcatt, Director of Accessibility, Resources and Member Services, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority

Cynthia Lambert, Director of Care Management and Primary Care, EBCI Tribal Option and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority


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Target Audience

Nurses, Psychologists, and Licensed Mental Health and Substance Use Counselors; TCM Care Managers, Supervisors, and Extenders from the Tailored Plans; and TCM Certified Advanced Medical Homes+ (AMH+), and Care Management Agencies (CMA).

Objectives

Participants will:

• Gain knowledge of the EBCI Tribal Option, including why it was formed, who may be eligible, model of care management utilized, and services offered
• Identify Medicaid exceptions granted to federally recognized tribal members, individuals eligible for Indian Health Services or tribal providers and how these are intended to address health disparities
• Identify skills to work with tribal members and their families as they engage through care management and develop the person-centered plan