Common use of For Further Information Clause in Contracts

For Further Information. The MCO is responsible for the Member at the time of nursing facility entry and must utilize the Service Coordinator staff to complete an assessment of the Member within 30 days of entry in the nursing facility, and develop a plan of care to transition the Member back into the community if possible. If at this initial review, return to the community is possible, the Service Coordinator will work with the resident and family to return the Member to the community using HCBS STAR+PLUS Waiver Services. If the initial review does not support a return to the community, the Service Coordinator will conduct a second assessment 90 days after the initial assessment to determine any changes in the individual's condition or circumstances that would allow a return to the community. The Service Coordinator will develop and implement the transition plan. The MCO will provide these services as part of the PI initiative. The MCO must maintain the documentation of the assessments completed and make them available for state review at any time. It is possible that the STAR+PLUS MCO will be unaware of the Member's entry into a nursing facility. It is the responsibility of the nursing facility to review the Member's Medicaid card upon entry into the facility and notify the MCO. The nursing facility is also required to notify HHSC of the entry of a new resident.