Along with autism support groups in Fayetteville, The Tailored Plan could be a big help to those affected by autism. The plan is geared toward better managed, whole-person care for individuals with behavioral health concerns and/or Intellectual/developmental disabilities. The hope is that it will significantly improve patient care and management, reduce hospitalizations, and promote independence and community integration for people with these different abilities.
What is the Tailored Plan
The Tailored Plan is a phase in the overall Medicaid Transformation for the State. It is projected to go into effect on April 1, 2023. It is part of the newest Medicaid program in North Carolina, called North Carolina Managed Care. It includes behavioral health conditions, I/DDs, and also people using State-funded services.
Tailored Plan for Managed Whole Person Care
It takes a holistic approach to care, which means that it addresses the needs of the whole person, not just their physical health. This is important because people with behavioral health conditions and I/DDs often have other medical conditions that need to be taken into account. By taking a holistic approach, The Tailored Plan hopes to provide better care for these individuals.
This Tailored Health Plan program that treats the whole person gives Shinelight CEO, Nikki Giovanni Creecy, hope. Nikki says, “To see our health plans ensure that the whole person is insured, and not just the physical component, is major. This plan communicates that there is a recognition that our well-being cannot be reduced to parts of us. After being in the industry for more than 20 years, it is exciting and refreshing to see such a change in policy. It provides me hope that we are on a journey toward equality, inclusion, and opportunity!”
Improvement of Patient Care and Management with The Tailored Plan
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is excited to announce a new health insurance plan that will provide coverage for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Autism Spectrum Disorder Health Insurance Plan will be available to eligible individuals who are not currently covered by health insurance, or who have coverage that does not adequately meet their needs.
This new health plan may bring life-changing opportunities for individuals with ASD and their families. It will provide comprehensive coverage for medically necessary diagnosis and treatment of ASD, including behavioral health services. This coverage will give people with ASD the opportunity to get the care they need to live their lives to the fullest.
Learn More and Find Autism Support Groups in Fayetteville
For more information, please see the fact sheet and NCDHHS webpage. We encourage you to share this information with anyone who may be interested and contact us for more information as well as information about autism support groups in Fayetteville.
