Cooperative History
Home Health
PDN
Billing/Finance
Personal care
100

What year did Robin become President?

2024

100

How long is a Home Health Episode?

60 days

100

The Healthy Children and Youth program covers participants under what age? 

21

100

What needs to be submitted to Medicare within 5 calendar days of the SOC? Must use full phrase not abbreviation. 

Notice of admission 

100

Who is an immediate family member according to DHSS?

Spouse, Parent, sibling, grandparent, child, grandchild, adoptive, in-law, and step versions of the same. 

200

What day is Cooperative's birthday?

July 1st

200

What does PDGM stand for?

Patient driven groupings model

200

How often does a recert need to be completed? 

60 days

200

Which government hourly payer reimburses the most for personal care services? 

DMH

200

What is the total cost of a two hour private pay visit? 

$100 

300

How old is Cooperative Home Care? 

39 years old

300

What does LUPA stand for? 

Low utilization payment adjustment 

300

What does MFAW stand for? 

Medically fragile adult waiver 

300

What is the goal gross margin for hourly services?

40%

300

What does PCSP stand for?

Person centered service plan 

400

What is our original incorporated name?

Cooperative Attendant services

400

How many PDGM payment groups are there?

432

400

What state agency manages PDN? 

Bureau of special healthcare needs

400

What is the modifier used for Pediatric services? 

EP

400

Which MCO's pay for personal care?

UHC community, Homestate

500

Where were each of our offices previously located?

Fairview Heights IL, Herculaneum, St. Clair, St. Peters.

500

What % is being cut from Home Health payments in 2025. 

6.4%

500

Who are the three MCO's that pay for PDN in MO?

UHC community, Healthy Blue, and Home state

500

What is the per unit reimbursement for DHSS respite? 

$8.14

500

What are the MO In-home designated manager requirements? 

  • Be a Registered Nurse or have a  baccalaureate degree. 

    Be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with at least one year of experience caring for the elderly, disabled, or infirm. Have at least three years of experience in direct care of the elderly, disabled, or infirm.

  • Pass the test from MMAC

  • Attend annual trainings 





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