Re: ABA - MEDICAID/CLASS and Touch of Class

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I was hit the SEND button too fast in the heat of the moment without

reviewing my email first...It should have read:

" ......My understanding that CLASS should cover ABA services.

Touch of Class should follow the directive and NOT make up their

own........ "

ABA - MEDICAID/CLASS and Touch of Class

> Dear Listmates,

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> I have been told by my case manager that " Touch of CLASS " does not cover

> ABA for anyone under the age of 21.

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> I don't understand how is it up to the agency to decide what to cover or

> not. My understanding that CLASS should cover ABA covering of ABA

> services.

> Touch of Class should follow the directive and make up their own.

>

> I am getting mixed messages about this and again I have to drop everything

> and file complaints. It is time for parents to take control of this and

> stop all theses " useless " agencies from cashing on....

>

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Touch of Class told me the same thing. Where can I find the directive listed?VMcCrawSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: " Mouser" Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 08:44:28 -0500To: <Texas-Autism-Advocacy >Subject: Re: ABA - MEDICAID/CLASS and Touch of Class I was hit the SEND button too fast in the heat of the moment without reviewing my email first...It should have read: " ......My understanding that CLASS should cover ABA services. Touch of Class should follow the directive and NOT make up their own........ " ABA - MEDICAID/CLASS and Touch of Class > Dear Listmates, > > I have been told by my case manager that " Touch of CLASS " does not cover > ABA for anyone under the age of 21. > > I don't understand how is it up to the agency to decide what to cover or > not. My understanding that CLASS should cover ABA covering of ABA > services. > Touch of Class should follow the directive and make up their own. > > I am getting mixed messages about this and again I have to drop everything > and file complaints. It is time for parents to take control of this and > stop all theses " useless " agencies from cashing on.... > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Texas Autism Advocacy > www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org > > Texas Disability Network > Calendar of Events > www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org

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AMEN.

I've been told that about Touch of Class too.....

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Subject: ABA - MEDICAID/CLASS and Touch of ClassTo: "Texas-Autism-Advocacy" <Texas-Autism-Advocacy >Date: Monday, May 18, 2009, 8:35 AM

Dear Listmates,I have been told by my case manager that "Touch of CLASS" does not cover ABA for anyone under the age of 21.I don't understand how is it up to the agency to decide what to cover or not. My understanding that CLASS should cover ABA covering of ABA services. Touch of Class should follow the directive and make up their own.I am getting mixed messages about this and again I have to drop everything and file complaints. It is time for parents to take control of this and stop all theses "useless" agencies from cashing on....

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Here is where you can find the letter regarding behavioral support services:http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/communications/2008/letters/IL2008-123.pdf

ABA - MEDICAID/CLASS and Touch of Class> Dear Listmates,>> I have been told by my case manager that "Touch of CLASS" does not cover> ABA for anyone under the age of 21.>> I don't understand how is it up to the agency to decide what to cover or> not. My understanding that CLASS should cover ABA covering of ABA > services.> Touch of Class should follow the directive and make up their own.>> I am getting mixed messages about this and again I have to drop everything> and file complaints. It is time for parents to take control of this and> stop all theses "useless" agencies from cashing on....>>>> ------------------------------------>> ! Texas Au tism Advocacy> www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org>> Texas Disability Network> Calendar of Events> www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org

[Guest guest]

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Thank you!

VMcCraw

Subject: Re: ABA - MEDICAID/CLASS and Touch of ClassTo: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Date: Monday, May 18, 2009, 9:22 AM

Here is where you can find the letter regarding behavioral support services:http://www.dads. state.tx. us/providers/ communications/ 2008/letters/ IL2008-123. pdf

[Texas-Autism- Advocacy] ABA - MEDICAID/CLASS and Touch of Class> Dear Listmates,>> I have been told by my case manager that "Touch of CLASS" does not cover> ABA for anyone under the age of 21.>> I don't understand how is it up to the agency to decide what to

cover or> not. My understanding that CLASS should cover ABA covering of ABA > services.> Touch of Class should follow the directive and make up their own.>> I am getting mixed messages about this and again I have to drop everything> and file complaints. It is time for parents to take control of this and> stop all theses "useless" agencies from cashing on....>>>> ------------ --------- --------- ------>> ! Texas Au tism Advocacy> www.TexasAutismAdvo cacy.org>> Texas Disability Network> Calendar of Events> www.TexasAutismAdvo cacy.org

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Is it possible that they just don't have anyone on contract that does ABA? We were told a similar thing when we wanted aquatics therapy but later got the therapy when one of the contractors that provided massage therapy started also providing aquatics. It might be worth asking around for contacts of ABA providers that are on contract with CLASS service agencies. When you find one, talk to that company or person about trying to get a contract with Touch of Class. Parents/clients have to be proactive with "specialized therapies" like this since the direct service providers don't get paid as much for providing those as they do for providing attendants or habilitation workers.

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Touch of Class especially refused to acknowledge the service existed. They are complicated in other ways as well and have given me the wrong info before. They make their own rules and are taking advantage of a system that is not monitored as it should be. I say get them out of the way and let me find my own services/therapists my self and get a better-paid ones instead of the money going to TOC..

Re: ABA - MEDICAID/CLASS and Touch of Class

Is it possible that they just don't have anyone on contract that does ABA? We were told a similar thing when we wanted aquatics therapy but later got the therapy when one of the contractors that provided massage therapy started also providing aquatics. It might be worth asking around for contacts of ABA providers that are on contract with CLASS service agencies. When you find one, talk to that company or person about trying to get a contract with Touch of Class. Parents/clients have to be proactive with "specialized therapies" like this since the direct service providers don't get paid as much for providing those as they do for providing attendants or habilitation workers.

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Is the Touch of CLASS the only agency out there?

What other agency are there?

How about DSSW?

If so, contact them and why not look into the CDS (Consumers Direct

Services)option.

You do the hiring and firing, you will have the support if you have DSSW.

The only thing about the option of going the CDS route when they become 18 y/o,

you are unable to become their Care Providers, you would have to hire someone

for this.

http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/waiver_comparisons/class_hcs.html

How does CDS work?

http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/CDS/howitworks.html

Several family who chose the CDS option have been pretty pleased.

Irma

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> Touch of Class especially refused to acknowledge the service existed. They

are complicated in other ways as well and have given me the wrong info before.

They make their own rules and are taking advantage of a system that is not

monitored as it should be. I say get them out of the way and let me find my own

services/therapists my self and get a better-paid ones instead of the money

going to TOC..