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Care CoordinationThey may go back to their Continuing CareRetirement Community SNF, if applicable.If the “Home SNF” is a non-participating provider(facility), <strong>Presbyterian</strong> Medicare Advantagebeneficiaries or the delegated entity must attemptto contract with the non-participating provider.Special PopulationsSpecial populations require a broad range ofprimary specialized medical, behavioral health, <strong>and</strong>related services. <strong>Presbyterian</strong> follows HSDguidelines for determining special populations. Wecurrently define adult special populations asAge 18 years <strong>and</strong> olderHaving ongoing physical, mental,neurobiological, emotional, <strong>and</strong>/or behavioralhealth conditionsRequiring health care <strong>and</strong> related servicesthat are different from the services required bymost individualsHaving functional limitations<strong>Presbyterian</strong> currently defines child specialpopulations asAge up to 18 yearsHaving or at an increased risk for an ongoingphysical, developmental, neurobiological,mental, or behavioral/emotional healthconditionRequiring health care <strong>and</strong> related servicesthat are different from the services required bymost childrenChildren identified in the Department of HealthTitle V Children’s Medical Services ProgramChildren receiving foster care or adoptionassistance support through Title IV EOther children in foster care or out-of-homeplacementChildren who are eligible for services throughthe Individuals with Disabilities Education ActOther children whose clinical assessmentshows that they have special health careneeds<strong>Provider</strong>s are encouraged to help educatemembers, their families, <strong>and</strong> their caregiversregarding special considerations <strong>and</strong> needs fortheir care, including care coordination, specialtransportation needs, therapy services, DME, <strong>and</strong>coordination of emergency inpatient <strong>and</strong> outpatientambulatory surgery services with facilities <strong>and</strong>hospitalists.AppealsIf we are unable to prior authorize/certify a request,the provider or facility may appeal this decision.The provider is not prohibited from advocating onbehalf of the member. The criteria used to makethis determination will be made available to theprovider. In addition, the provider may speakdirectly to the medical director. Refer to theAppeals <strong>and</strong> Grievances chapter of this manual forinformation on filing appeals.Children who are eligible for SupplementalSecurity Income as disabled under Title XVI6-182014 <strong>Practitioner</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Provider</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> - Ver. 3

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