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Non-Medical Case Management Services

Non-Medical Case Management Services

HRSA Service Definition

Description:

Non-Medical Case Management Services (NMCM) provide guidance and assistance in accessing medical, social, community, legal, financial, and other needed services. Non-Medical Case management services may also include assisting eligible clients to obtain access to other public and private programs for which they may be eligible, such as Medicaid, Medicare Part D, State Pharmacy Assistance Programs, Pharmaceutical Manufacturer’s Patient Assistance Programs, other state or local health care and supportive services, or health insurance Marketplace plans. This service category includes several methods of communication including face-to-face, phone contact, and any other forms of communication deemed appropriate by the RWHAP Part recipient. Key activities include:

  • Initial assessment of service needs
  • Development of a comprehensive, individualized care plan
  • Continuous client monitoring to assess the efficacy of the care plan
  • Re-evaluation of the care plan at least every 6 months with adaptations as necessary
  • Ongoing assessment of the client’s and other key family members’ needs and personal support systems

Program Guidance:

Non-Medical Case Management Services have as their objective providing guidance and assistance in improving access to needed services whereas Medical Case Management services have as their objective improving health care outcomes.

Consumer survey info 2017 n=392

n Used in the last 12 months Needed but did not get (last 12 months)
Non-Medical Case Management Services 139 89.2% 10.8%

Community Survey 2022 Service Responses n=236

I never personally needed this service I needed this service and received it I needed byt did not get this service I never heard of this service
Non-Medical Case Management/Care Outreach 44.92% 21.19% 2.54% 3.81%

Unmet need

For the purposes of this document, need is based on the response of a consumer when asked if there was a service they needed. MMP interviews patients in care and asks consumers if they need a service and if they receive it. Client services unit data identifies needs at the time of initial intake.

2020-2022 MMP Percent with a Need (uninsured) 2023 Client Services Unit Need at Intake
Non-Medical Case Management Services 4.1% -

NJ Part B funded service $482,325 in 2018 and $542,768 in 2020.