Partial federal government shutdown
HCA does not anticipate any immediate impacts to our services or disruption to provider payments at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates if anything changes.
HCA does not anticipate any immediate impacts to our services or disruption to provider payments at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates if anything changes.
To explain Aging and Long Term support administration (ALTSA) policies related to NSA and long-term care.
Necessary Supplemental Accommodation (NSA) is also known as equal access (EA)
Apple Health equal access services Aging and Long-Term support administration (ALTSA) has additional policies for individuals receiving ALTSA services.
Refer to chapter 3 of the long-term care manual used by ALTSA/HCS social services for the responsibilities of the HCS SW or AAA case manager. All ALTSA LTSS clients are treated as if they are NSA and their special needs are documented in the CARE assessment tool.
Individuals who have a mental, neurological, physical, or sensory impairment or other problems that prevent them from getting program benefits in the same way as those who are not impaired are considered in need of necessary supplemental accommodation/Equal Access. (WAC 182-503-0120)
Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) follows Policy 5.02 Necessary Supplemental Accommodation in the DDA policy manual.
It is the policy of ALSTA to ensure all clients receiving LTC services are given the required NSA/EA to services. See Renewals for complete instructions on processing late reviews.