Description
This is a recording of a training given to the SAPC Network to review a new guarantor/funding source, Client Ineligible for Federal Programs (CIFP).  The funding is specifically for clients within Los Angeles County in need of SUD treatment, who are no longer eligible for Medi-Cal benefits due to federal policies, including immigration status. This training provides an overview of the program, the requirements and criteria for a client to be eligible for this guarantor. The training provides instruction for how to configure the Financial Eligibility in Sage to avoid billing denials and the SAPC monitoring plan to ensure proper use of this program.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn:

• The criteria and requirements for utilizing the new Client Ineligible for Federal Programs (CIFP).
• How to enter CIFP on the CalOMS Admission and Financial Eligibility forms in Sage-PCNX.
• Common errors that SAPC has noticed and impact on billing if client record is not configured correctly.

Attachments Available for Download

Attachments will become available after enrollment. 

CIFP Training Slides 

CIFP FAQ document

Intended Audience
This training is intended for all SAPC Treatment Providers and should be attended by intake staff, eligibility team, care managers, operations and administrators. 

Instructor

Nancy Crosby, RN, FAACP

Ariel Young, MPH

Greg Schwarz, Psy.D.

Format
Video recording from a live webinar. 

Prerequisites
None

CE Approval
Not available for CEs.

Disclosure
County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control does not receive commercial support for the content of these trainings.

Questions and Concerns
If you have any questions or concerns with the training, please email SAPC-EST@ph.lacounty.gov.