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Parties submit their responses to
proposed court order on waiting lists
The Commonwealth agrees to provide crisis stabilization
services through its waiver program
The defendants submit their semi-annual report on
implementation
The
plaintiffs respond with their fourteenth status report May 2010
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Court directs parties to resolve
three disputes
May 18, 2010 Court hearing on
disputes
Crisis stabilization services
remain in limbo
Care coordination caseload limits
remain in dispute
Waiting lists for ICC and other
servicesFebruary 2010
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Federal government refuses to approve crisis stabilization services
Court holds status conference and directs monitor and parties to resolve three implementation issues
Intensive care coordination enrollment continues to increase
Mobile crisis intervention services mostly provided in hospitals
MassHealth decides not to modify the service authorization process
Evaluation methods to ensure fidelity to wraparound principles are established
January 2010
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Data shows significant increase in screening
MassHealth develops data collection and evaluation matrix
MBHP to collect information on the quality of ICC using the Wraparound Fidelity Assessment System
Monitor to conduct individual child reviews
Behavior providers expand under new definitions
Service guidelines to be developed for each new remedial service
Training completed for legal network attorneys
December 2009
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Parties file status reports
Families seeking intensive care coordination continues to grow
Interagency protocols developed for most EOHHS agencies
First wraparound training cycle completed
CMS likely to reject crisis stabilization plan amendment
November 2009
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In-Home behavior therapists expanded
Monitor's survey of CSA providers notes several implementation challenges
Process for converting to CommonHealth is flawed and inefficient
Utilization of ICC and other services continues to rise
Families and providers confront start-up problems with various services
October 2009
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Court updated about system implementation issues
Two new remedial services start October 1 and a third will begin on November 1, 2009
Court establishes deadlines for resolution of in-home behavior services motion
Court takes under advisement the monitor's recommendations on caseload limits for care managers
Court visits Community Service Agency in Hampshire County
Final DYS protocol and dispute resolution procedure issued
Center trains and coordinates advocacy resource network for families
September 2009
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Community Service Agencies engage over 1,200 families
Process for approving new services is inconsistent and confusing
In-home behavior and mentoring about to begin as MassHealth imposes new certification requirement for behavior therapists
Interagency protocols completed for most EOHHS agencies
New assessment and crisis services utilization data released
Legal advocacy now available for families denied services
August 2009
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Court Holds Status Conference on New Services
Three Remedial Services Begin
Court Defers Ruling on Care Coordinator Caseload Recommendations
Court Indicates Preference for Single Authorization Process
Interagency Protocols and Dispute Resolution Procedure Nearing Completion
Center for Public Representation Launches Individual Advocacy Project for Families
July 2009
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Remedial Services Begin
Operations Manual for CSAs
State Agency Protocols
Service Authorization Parameters
ICC Caseload Limits Dispute
New Training and Coaching Provider Selected
June 2009
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Court Holds Lengthy Status Conference to Review Progress
CMS Approves State Plan Amendment
Core Services to Begin on July 1, 2009
CSA Operations Manual Almost Finalized
Court Monitor Issues Recommendation on Dispute Concerning Care Manager Caseload Limits
State Agency Protocols and Agency Dispute Resolution Process Still Not Finalized
MassHealth Announces Standard Authorization Parameters for All New Services, But Requires Prior Approval by Managed Care Entities for Most Services
MassHealth Announces that Families Cannot Appeal Denial of Services by CSAs
May 2009
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Federal Action of New Remedial Services Imminent
Program Specifications for Each Remedial Service are Finalized
Medical Necessity Criteria for Each Remedial Service Are Finalized
Community Service Agency (CSA) Development
CSA Operations Manual
Interagency Protocols
Utilization Management
Training and Coaching
April 2009
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Judge Hears Status Report on Implementation
State Resubmits State Plan Amendment for Remedial Services
New Emergency Services Providers Selected for Mobile Crisis Services
Information on New Services To Be Provided to Families and Professionals
March 2009
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Court Agrees to Modest Delay for Initiating Certain Remedial Services
Court to Hold Regular Status Conferences for Next Few Months
MBHP Selects CSAs
MassHealth Issues RFR for Wraparound Training and Coaching
MassHealth to Develop Operations Manual and Utilization Review Procedures for CSAs
Selection of Emergency Service Providers Delayed Until April
February 2009
Medicaid Agency Files Motion to Delay Remedial Treatment Services
Court Holds Hearing on EOHHS' Motion to Modify
Court Awards the Plaintiffs' Attorneys' Fees
Parties Still Discussing Medical Necessity Criteria for Remedial Services
New Community Service Agencies to be Selected
RFR Delayed for Training and Coaching
December 2008
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Parties File Status Reports
Court Status Conference Focuses on Eligibility Criteria for Intensive Care Management
CMS Approves State Plan Amendment for ICC but Expresses Concerns Over a Second Amendment on the Other Remedial Services
Further Review of Medical Necessity Criteria for Home-Based Services
Proposed Reimbursement Rates for Community Service Agencies
EPSDT Screening Data
November 2008
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Request for Response for Community Service Agencies Issued
Program Specifications for All Remedial Services Issued but Medical Necessity Criteria Delayed
Rate Settings Hearings on Remedial Services Scheduled
CMS Decision on Remedial Services Delayed
Family Stabilization Teams Expanded as Part of Court-Approved Agreement or Interim Services
Parties Submit Status Reports to Court
September 2008
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Final Medical Necessity Criteria and Program Specifications Developed for Remedial Services
State Responds to CMS Questions Concerning Remedial Services
State Submits Revised State Plan Amendment for EPSDT Remedial Services
Request for Response (RFR) for Community Service Agencies Delayed
August 2008
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Enhanced FST Now Available Statewide
CMS Seeks More Information About Rosie D. Services
MassHealth to Finalize Medical Necessity Criteria and Specifications for New Remedial Services by Summer's End
Judge Denies Appeals of Adverse SED Findings
June 2008
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Defendants Submit Six-Month Implementation Report
Judge Ready to Decide Interim Services Dispute
SED Ruling Expected by July 15
MassHealth Delays Issuance of Request for Response (RFR) for New Community Service Agencies
May 2008
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Parties Debate Over Specifications on ICC, Other Services
Plaintiffs Ask Monitor to Mediate Dispute on Interim Services
Child Advocates Seek Mental Health Reforms
April 2008
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Plaintiffs Submit Comments on the Design of the Children’s Mental Health Service Delivery System
State Seeks CMS Approval of New Behavioral Health Services
State Finalizes Mental Health Evaluation Process
State Finalizes Eligibility Determination Process for Serious Emotional Disturbance and Intensive Care Coordination
March 2008
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Judge to Decide SED Determination Dispute
State Issues RFI, Seeks Feedback About Children’s New Mental Health Service Delivery System
Commonwealth Close to Completing the Design of the Second Stage in the Rosie D. Remedy – the Preliminary Mental Health Evaluation
State to Submit Plan Amendments on Covered Service
MassHealth to seek new contracts for ESPs, MCOs as part of Rosie D. Implementation
February 2008
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Center Staff Pen Article on Rosie D. Implementation for Family Organization Newsletter
Legislative Briefing on implementation
Favorable Committee Report on Children's Mental Health Bill
State Agrees to Extend Remedial Screening to all Medicaid Children
Behavioral Screening for Children