Understanding Medicaid Buy-In - Lunch n Learn

Health First Colorado Buy-in programs help many Coloradans with disabilities who may otherwise have too much income or resources to qualify for Medicaid manage their health and improve health outcomes. This workshop will teach attendees about the Health First Colorado Buy-in programs. Attendees will learn what makes someone eligible for buy-in programs, the application and enrollment process, and the benefits available. The 2-hour training and lunch will provide information regarding the WAwD and CBwD programs’ benefits, requirements, and determination process.

At the end of this brief presentation, you will be able to:

• Explain the program rules and eligibility requirements for WAwD and CBwD
  
• Recognize that a member can be eligible for Buy-In and other program categories
  
• Recall the WAwD and CBwD programs benefits, requirements, and determination process.
  

Presenter: Becky McKinney is an Education and Design Unit (EDU) Training Specialist for the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. For the past several years, Becky has worked closely with State staff, county partners, stakeholders and citizens of Colorado to develop effective training solutions. Prior to joining the EDU, Becky’s experience includes working as a training and policy specialist for the Health Care and Economic Security Staff Development Center (SDC), the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT), and the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Food Assistance Program. She also worked with the Office of Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS) as the Centralized Data Entry Team (CDET) Supervisor and as an Eligibility Specialist at Adams County Department of Human Services. Becky possesses years of experience and knowledge on a variety of Assistance Programs and Systems, including CBMS, Trails, Medical Assistance, Food Assistance, Cash Programs, and audits.

Attendees are eligible for up to one and a half (1.5) hours CEU.