Summary
Service coordinators and other CFC personnel are invited to connect with EI billing and insurance experts at the CBO within this forum. This is an open Q&A forum that may address frequently asked questions related to how EI is funded and the use of insurance for EI services. Topics may include (and are not limited to) insurance benefits verification, waivers, exemptions, authorizations, family participation fees, and health savings accounts. Participants can attend as they see fit based on their questions/needs. Before participating, we encourage you to complete a pre-survey to submit questions in advance.
Objectives
- Opportunity to gain answers to frequently asked questions from the EI billing and insurance experts at the CBO
- Gain confidence in explaining how EI is funded and insurance to families and caregivers, so they can make informed decisions
- Gain a sense of community and learn new ways to navigate financial and insurance conversations from/with peers and EITP facilitators
EI Credit
EI Principles Addressed
1. Supporting Caregiver Capacity, 2. Facilitating Active Participation, 3. Collaborative Relationships, 4. Intervention linked to Specific IFSP Outcomes, 5. Comprehensive Plans, 6. Periodic Monitoring, 7. Ongoing Communication, 8. Quality Services
EI Credit Awarded
1.25 EI Contact Hours in the Area of Working with Families