DUALS
Appeals & Grievances
All About HEART
Disenrollment and Cancellation
Knowledge Article
100

This transfer method shouldbe used when assistingmembers speak with anotherdepartment/vendor/provide

What is a warm transfer?

100

This is a request for a reviewof a denied healthcareservice or payment

What is an appeal?

100

This HEART step meanslistening carefully to themember’s concerns

What is “hear?”

100

How long does it typically take for adeceased member update to beprocessed after being reported toSocial Security?

What is 30-45 days

100

What is the name of thearticle used to assistMedicare and Duals membersrequesting materials in adifferent format or language

What is Alternate Format Requests Medicare DUALS

200

This best describes howMedicare and Medicaidcoordinate benefits for dual-eligible members.

What Is Medicare pays first and Medicaid may cover remaining costs like copays and additional services?

200

This type of complaintconcerns service issuesrather than coveragedecisions

What are grievances?

200

In this HEART step, youshould clarify the problemand decide the best nextstep

What is “assess?”

200

A beneficiary enrolled in a MedicareAdvantage plan on January 1stqualifies for what election period?

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period.

200

Where is the process for transferring a call internally?

What is Salesforce Phone Gadget Call Management with Genesys

300

This is the purpose of MolinaCare Connections.

What is to provide home care visits by an NP to members who can’t travel to see a PCP?

300

A member needs medicationurgently and cannot waitfor a standard review

What is an expedited appeal?

300

In this stage, agents providetimely solutions and makesure the member feelsconfident and satisfiedbefore ending the call

What is “resolve?”

300

True or False: A member can cancel enrollment at any time after the OEV letter is sent.

What is False

300

What KA would you use to decide when to use Hold vs. Mute

What is: Hold is used to reach out to another dept vs Mute is used for researching – Article: Hold vs. Mute Procedures

400

This is a waiver member.

Who is a member who receives additional services through Medicaid?

400

Failure to complete this step can delay the A&G department’s ability to resolve a grievance. What is it?

What is failing to obtain all necessary information (or documentation)?

400

These two steps in the HEART approach help build trust by connecting emotionally with the member and leaving them feeling valued and appreciated

 What are “empathize” and “thank?” 

400

Name one reason a member may beinvoluntarily disenrolled

What is Loss of Medicaid, non-payment of premiums, or moving out of the service area

400

What article would you use to find "the why" we would xfer a caller to CM

Which article outlines agent expectations for handling calls and achieving First Call Resolution (FCR)

500

This is language thatrespects people withdisabilities, including thosewith mental healthconditions.

What is inclusive language?

500

This CMS oversight system requiresMedicare Advantage and Part D plans tolog, categorize, and resolve certaincomplaints within strict timeframes, andrepeated issues identified through it candirectly impact Star Ratings and triggercompliance actions.

What is the Complaints Tracking Module (CTM)?

500

Clarifying uncertaintiesbefore offering a solution isan important part of the“assess” step because ithelps to avoid doing this

What is “giving misinformation or wrong information?”

500

True or False The guided flow is an optional tool designed to assist agents with the disenrollment and cancellation process.

What is False

500

Which article outlines agent expectations for handling calls and achieving First Call Resolution (FCR)

What is Call Handling Expectations