Course Syllabus

Introduction to Kansas Medicaid Syllabus

Course #: KMP101

 

Instructor: Jolynn Foltz-McFall

Jolynn.Foltz-McFall@washburn.edu  / (785) 296-6892

 

Number of Weeks: 6

Meeting Times/Location: Online

Course Description: This course is an introduction to the major Medicaid programs and state ran medical assistance programs in Kanas. The course examines the populations eligible for different Medicaid programs, how to enroll in a Medicaid, discusses in-depth eligibility requirements of each program, details the costs that Medicaid recipients are responsible for, and explores how Medicaid managed care operates. Note: This course does not encompass every single Medicaid program; there are some small Medicaid programs that won’t be discussed. 

Course Objectives:

• Conclude whether applicants are eligible for Kansas Medicaid and what type of Medicaid program they qualify for.
• Identify the seven Home and Community Based Services waivers and populations eligible for each waiver.
• Outline what services are covered by Medicaid approved nursing facilities and psychiatric residential treatment facilities.
• Calculate the cost of care that Medicaid recipients are responsible to pay for based on the Medicaid program they enrolled in.
• Identify the general eligibility criteria applicable to families and children who receive Medicaid.
• Analyze the different population subgroups who are eligible for Medicaid or medical assistance programs within the state of Kansas.
• Explain the Medicaid application process for families and children versus the application process for the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
• Describe what managed care organizations are and the intent of managed care organizations.
• Distinguish between the Medicaid roles of three Kansas agencies: Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, and the Department for Children and Families.
• Navigate the Kanas Economic and Employment Services Manual, Kansas Family Medical Assistance Manual, and Prevention and Protection Services Policy and Procedure Manual to obtain additional clarification on Medicaid policies.

Course Format & Delivery: This course is administered online through Canvas and can be accessed through https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/1011954.The primary method of content delivery will be weekly lectures which consist of PowerPoint presentations.

Electronic Communication: Since this is an online course, if you have any questions please contact me by email. You should always receive a response to email inquiries within 2 business days, but I will do my best to respond within 24 hours. Skype appointments can also be scheduled as necessary; to schedule a meeting via Skype please send a request by email.

Course Schedule:

Week 1: Home and Community Based Services

• View presentation
• Read supplemental document- HCBS Desk Aid
• Complete quiz (40 points)

Week 2: Working Healthy

• View presentation
• Read supplemental document- Working Healthy Premium Levels
• Participate in discussion (20 points)
• Working Healthy eligibility determination premium calculation short paper (60 points)

Week 3: Nursing Facilities & Psychiatric Treatment Facilities

• View presentation
• Participate in discussion (20 points)
• Nursing facility short paper (60 points)

Week 4: Medical Programs for the Elderly and Individuals with Disabilities

• View presentation
• Participate in discussion (20 points)
• Medical eligibility determinations for the elderly and individuals with disabilities short paper (60 points)

Week 5: Family Medical Programs

• View presentation
• Read supplemental document- Family Medical Programs Income Standards Chart
• Participate in discussion (20 points)
• Complete quiz (40 points)

Week 6: Post Medicaid Approval

• View presentation
• Compare and contrast MCO’s short paper (60 points)

PowerPoint Presentations: In order to hear instructor commentary on each PowerPoint presentation it will be necessary for you to download the PowerPoint file.  View in presentation mode and commentary will begin automatically when you navigate to each slide. A second PowerPoint is provided for you to download, print, and take notes with.

Short Papers:  Four short papers will be assigned. In weeks 2, 3, 4, and 6 you will find the assignment and rubric in the appropriate modules. The short papers must be submitted by email to the instructor.

Quizzes: Two quizzes will be assigned that include short answer, multiple choice, and true/false questions. In weeks 1 and 5 you will find the quizzes in the appropriate modules. Download the file, answer the questions, and submit by email to the instructor.

Discussions: The discussion questions can be accessed through the discussions tab or weeks 2, 3, 4, and 5 course modules. The discussion questions require a response as well as a minimum of two comment(s) on at least two other students’ discussion posts. The same grading rubric will be used for all discussions and is attached to each discussion question.

Due Dates: All discussion posts, quizzes, and short paper assignments are required to be completed by the end of each week on or before Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. No credit will be given for late discussion posts, quizzes, or short papers unless an exception was arranged with the instructor prior to the due date.  

Overall Course Grading Scale:

• Quizzes (40 points each). There will be 2 short quizzes due at the end of weeks 1 and 5.
• Discussions (20 points each). There will be 4 discussion questions that require a response by the end of weeks 2, 3, 4, and 5.
• Short Papers (60 points each). There will be 4 short papers due by the end of weeks 2, 3, 4, and 6.

Total: 400 points possible in entire course.

 

Grade	Overall Percentage	Overall Points
A	90-100%	360-400
B	80-89%	320-359
C	70-79%	280-319
D	60-69%	240-279
F	59% and lower	239 and lower

  

Amendment Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to change. Any changes to the syllabus will be announced via Canvas and by email.