Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services health care services that are respectful of and responsive to cultural and linguistic needs, and that are characterized by cultural and linguistic competence, as described in the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards set forth by the Office of Minority Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More detail on CLAS standards may be found here: xxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxx/assets/pdf/checked/finalreport.pdf Customer Service Center (CST) Enrollment Vendor – EOHHS’s enrollment broker that provides Members with a single point of access to a wide range of customer services, including enrolling Members into MCOs and the PCC Plan, authorizing non-emergency transportation services, and providing Members with information about non-ACO covered services. Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) – a funding program under MassHealth’s 1115 Demonstration Waiver through which EOHHS is providing payments to ACOs and other entities to support EOHHS’ delivery system reform goals. Delivery System Transformation Initiatives (DSTI) – Massachusetts initiative that provides incentive payments to eligible hospitals for delivery system transformation activities as approved under MassHealth’s section 1115 Demonstration waiver. Disability Coordinator – one of the Contractor’s Key Personnel roles, as described in Section 2.4.A. Discharge Planning – the evaluation of an Enrollee’s medical and Behavioral Health care needs and coordination of any other support services in order to arrange for safe and appropriate care and living situation after discharge from one care setting (e.g., acute hospital, inpatient behavioral health facility) to another care setting (e.g., rehabilitation hospital, group home), including referral to and coordination of appropriate services.
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services. Health care services that are respectful of and responsive to cultural and linguistic needs, and that are characterized by cultural and linguistic competence, as described in the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards set forth by the Office of Minority Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More detail on CLAS standards may be found here: xxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxx/assets/pdf/checked/finalreport.pdf Customer Service Center (CSC) Enrollment Vendor – EOHHS’s enrollment broker that provides Members with a single point of access to a wide range of customer services, including enrolling Members into ACOs, MassHealth-contracted MCOs, and the PCC Plan, authorizing non-emergency transportation services, and providing Members with information about Non-ACO Covered Services Date of Action – the effective date of an Adverse Action.
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services. Health care services that are respectful of and responsive to cultural and linguistic needs, and that are characterized by cultural and linguistic competence, as described in the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards set forth by the Office of Minority Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More detail on CLAS standards may be found here: xxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxx/assets/pdf/checked/finalreport.pdf Customer Service Center (CSC) Enrollment Vendor – EOHHS’s enrollment broker that provides Members with a single point of access to a wide range of customer services, including enrolling Members into ACOs, MassHealth-contracted MCOs and the PCC Plan, authorizing non-emergency transportation services, and providing Members with information about Non-MCO Covered Services. Date of Action – the effective date of an Adverse Action. DCF – the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. DDS – the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Discharge Planning – the evaluation of an Enrollee’s medical and Behavioral Health care needs and coordination of any other support services in order to arrange for safe and appropriate care and living situation after discharge from one care setting (e.g., acute hospital, inpatient behavioral health facility) to another care setting (e.g., rehabilitation hospital, group home), including referral to and coordination of appropriate services. Disease Management – the Contractor’s disease or condition specific packages of ongoing services and assistance for specific disease and/or conditions. Services include specific interventions and education/outreach targeted to Enrollees with, or at risk for, these conditions. Division of Insurance (DOI) – The Massachusetts Division of Insurance. DMH – the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. DMH Case Management Services – Targeted Case Management (TCM) provided by DMH to DMH clients. The core elements of DMH Case Management Services include assessment, development of a care plan, service coordination and referral, monitoring, and client advocacy. DMH Case Manager – the individual responsible for implementing DMH Case Management Services. DMH Client – an Enrollee who DMH has determined is eligible for DMH Community-Based Services according to DMH Clinical Criteria. DMH Community-Based Services – DMH non-acute mental health care services, provided to DMH Clients, such as community aftercare, housing and support services, and no...
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services health care services that are respectful of and responsive to cultural and linguistic needs, and that are characterized by cultural and linguistic competence, as described in the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards set forth by the Office of Minority Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More detail on CLAS standards may be found here: xxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxx/assets/pdf/checked/finalreport.pdf Discharge Planning - the evaluation of an Enrollee’s health care and social support needs, including long term care, mental health or substance abuse service needs, in order to arrange for appropriate care after discharge from an institutional level of care to another level of care.
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services. Health care services that are respectful of and responsive to cultural and linguistic needs, and that are characterized by cultural and linguistic competence, as described in the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards set forth by the Office of Minority Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More detail on CLAS standards may be found here: National CLAS Standards (xxx.xxx)
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services health care services that are respectful of and responsive to cultural and linguistic needs, and that are characterized by cultural and linguistic competence, as described in the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards set forth by the Office of Minority Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More detail on CLAS standards may be found here: xxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxx/assets/pdf/checked/finalreport.pdf. Customer Service Center (CSC) Enrollment Vendor – EOHHS’s enrollment broker that provides Members with a single point of access to a wide range of customer services, including enrolling Members into MCOs and the PCC Plan, authorizing non-emergency transportation services, and providing Members with information about non-ACO covered services. Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) – a funding program under MassHealth’s 1115 Demonstration Waiver through which EOHHS is providing payments to ACOs and other entities to support EOHHS’ delivery system reform goals. Delivery System Transformation Initiatives (DSTI) – Massachusetts initiative that provides incentive payments to eligible hospitals for delivery system transformation activities as approved under MassHealth’s section 1115 Demonstration waiver. Disability Coordinator – one of the Contractor’s Key Personnel roles, as described in Section 2.3.A.
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services. (CLAS) “Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)” means services that are respectful of and responsive to individual cultural health beliefs, practices, preferred languages, health literacy levels and communication needs.
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services. The Sub-Recipient shall adhere to the National Standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services, and, as required by EO 13166, August 11, 2000, the Sub-Recipient shall provide for effective communication between the service provider and the person with limited English proficiency to facilitate participation in, and meaningful access to, services.
