Illinois AAA Association
Meeting Minutes
Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland
Call to Order - President Julie Hubbard called the
meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.
Roll Call - the following members were present: Leisa
Eads (01), Walt Meyers (02), Barb Byrne(03), Joanne Thomas
(04), Mike O'Donnell (05), Julie Hubbard (07), Joy Paeth
(08), Tracy Barczewski (09), Yvonne DeKnikker and Shana
Holmes (10), John Smith (11), and Jon Lavin (13).
Absent: Area 06 and Area 12.
Guests: Terry Steczo and Maureen Mulhull
Minutes of the May 22, 2012 Meeting - Tracy Barczewski moved approval;
seconded by Joy Paeth. Motion carried.
Treasurer's Report - The Treasurer submitted a financial
report dated August 17, 2012. Discussion followed regarding sending
invoices for dues for FY2013. Joy Paeth moved approval; seconded by Walt Meyers.
Motion carried.
Sequester Impact - Mike O'Donnell presented an analysis
of the potential impact on older adults of a sequester of
federal funding for Older Americans Act programs effective
January 2, 2013. Discussion followed. I4A expressed concern about
the cumulative impact of across-the-board cuts on providers of
all human services and local units of government. I4A reached
consensus that the impact statement should assume a 10% reduction
in funding, be more concise, and demonstrate the impact in
terms of service reductions, loss of jobs, and reduced purchasing power.
Mike O'Donnell thanked I4A for their feedback and committed to publishing
an I4A Advocacy Alert by 8-24-12.
Legislative Committee Report - Government Strategy
Associates Terry Steczo and Maureen Mulhull gave an update on
state pension reform, the health benefits exchange, the
SMART Act, and the impact of cuts in Medicaid and the
termination of the Illinois Cares Rx program. I4A discussed
introduced legislation (HB 6178 and SB 3923) to create the
Seniors Pharmaceutical Relief Program Act. Terry Steczo
recommended that I4A develop a letter that legislators could
sign in support of the pharmaceutical relief program act.
I4A discussed "mining" data sources to measure the
impact since July 1, 2012, including: new LIS applications,
Medicaid spend-down applications, enrollments in alternative
Medicare Part D plans, and educational and enrollment
events. Data sources include: SHAP reports, SHIP program data, and ESP
data if applicable, and stories from older adults and
persons with disabilities about the impact on their lives.
Managed Care - I4A discussed managed care for seniors
and persons with disabilities who are dually eligible for
Medicaid and Medicare and the role of AAAs in a managed care
environment. I4A discussed the possibility of sending a proposal to HFS
Director Julie Hamos about the roles that AAAs and ADRCs can
play in managed care.
CCPAC Report - Joanne Thomas presented a summary of the
most recent CCPAC Meeting. MCOs must follow Medicaid waiver procedures and
contract with CCP-certified providers. IDoA projects a shortfall in FY2013 CCP home care
appropriations by March 2013. IDoA proposed paying CCP home care providers at 60%
of their monthly billings. I4A discussed the prospects for a supplemental
appropriation for FY2013. The Colbert consent decree impacts 1,100 LTC facility
residents in Cook County. Money Follows the Person transitions must be
coordinated by MCOs. I4A discussed "conflict-free" case management and the
need for further guidance from CMS about conflict mitigation.
OASAC Report - no report was available.
ADRC Initiative - I4A reviewed an ADRC Readiness
Checklist developed by the Northwestern Illinois Area
Agency on Aging. I4A discussed ADRC functions including: intake, options
counseling, assessment, and eligibility determination.
I4A discussed the role of ADRCs relative to managed care. Julie
Hubbard appointed an Ad Hoc Committee on ADRC Development
including: Jon Lavin (Chairperson), Mike O'Donnell, Walt
Meyers, Joy Paeth, and Grant Nyhammer.
The Committee was instructed to come up with a vision
for ADRCs and report back to I4A at the October 23, 2012
meeting. All AAAs agreed to send their Area Plan Exhibit 1.B
Statewide Initiative narratives to the Ad Hoc Committee.
IDoA Response to NGA Question - I4A reviewed replacement
language for Notification of Grant Awards with AAAs for
FY2013 developed by IDoA regarding the applicability of the
Freedom of Information Act to information to AAAs.
I4A reviewed alternative language drafted by Grant Nyhammer. Jon
Lavin moved that I4A recommend alternative language drafted
by Grant Nyhammer to IDoA; seconded by Joanne Thomas.
Motion carried.
N4A Conference - AAA staff who attended the 2012 n4a
Conference shared their take-away messages.
Social Media and Advocacy - Mike O'Donnell and Jon Lavin
shared information from the n4a Conference about the use of
social media as a tool for advocacy. Jon Lavin summarized a
public information campaign in Ohio which succeeded in asserting
client-centered planning and the role of the Aging Network in the evolution of
managed care. Julie Hubbard reported that the State Journal Register can
assist organizations in setting up a web page, Facebook, etc. I4A agreed
to invite a representative from the State Journal Register
to give a presentation at a future meeting of I4A.
2-1-1 Report - Joy Paeth presented a report as a member
of the 2-1-1 Illinois Board. Discussion followed.
Rural Public Transportation - Julie Hubbard asked AAAs
to describe their methods of administering OAA grants and
contracts with Section 5311 Rural Public Transit providers.
Sid Granet Award - I4A discussed possible candidates who
played a leading role in enacting state legislation
requiring financial institutions to train their front-line
staff on the prevention of financial fraud of older adults.
Mike O'Donnell volunteered to consult with Terry
Steczo and report back to I4A.
Nominating Committee - Tracy Barczewski presented the
slate of nominees for election as officers: Lynn Niewohner
for President (one year term), Barbara Eskildsen for Vice
President (two-year term), Mike O'Donnell for Secretary
(two-year term), and Joy Paeth for Treasurer (two-year term).
Nominations were closed. John Smith moved to approve the slate; seconded by
Joanne Thomas. Motion carried. Jon Lavin thanked Julie Hubbard for her leadership as
President.
OAS Direct Care Worker Award - Julie Hubbard reported that
IDoA is required by state statute to present an award
annually to a direct care worker associated with an Older
Americans Act program. IDoA asked I4A to take a leading role in selecting
the award recipient. I4A declined. Julie Hubbard shared a draft nomination form.
NAPIS Pak - Jon Lavin reported that AgeOptions is seeking
alternative software. AgeOptions has identified Harmony Systems as a strong
option. Jon Lavin offered to send information about Harmony to the other AAAs.
Next Meeting: October 23, 2012 at the Area Agency on
Aging for LincolnLand in Springfield.
Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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