The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine and Optum partner to offer specialized care benefits to residents
Belle Plaine, MN (April 13, 2020) —The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine, a skilled nursing facility, recently announced a partnership with Optum to bring specialize health care benefits, clinical support and expertise to residents. Optum’s Institutional Special Needs Plan or ISNP care model program is designed for long-term care residents. With more than 1,800 SNFs and 64,000 residents nationwide meets CMS Model of Care requirements.
The benefits of Optum’s ISNP care model include a clinician team to collaborate with primary care providers, TLHA’s care community staff along with 24/7365 availability for member’s clinical issues. Residents will have to enroll with Optum’s ISNP care model to take advantage of the benefits.
“Being chosen by Optum to roll out the ISNP care model at TLHA is a privilege,” said Jacqueline Grimm, Regional Director of Senior Services for Minnesota Care Communities. “With a variety of care options and the support of Optum’s clinicians, our residents will have access to additional opportunities that enhance their quality of life in our community.”
With a few requirements for enrollment and eligibility, Optum’s INSP care model makes it simple for residents to join the program. Optum has dedicated representatives to address questions, compare costs and assist with enrollment. The INSP care model allows residents to maintain their Medicaid benefits. This program is not affected by COVID-19; residents and Optum have been working together for months leading up to the rollout and will continue to utilize services well into the future.
“Thirty-three years ago Optum’s INSP care model started right here in Minnesota by two nurse practitioners looking to enhance the clinical care and well-being of residents inside skilled nursing facilities by adding a dedicated clinician and additional benefits that specifically cater to life inside a nursing home,” said David Otto, Implementation Manager at Optum. “It is my joy to help bring this wonderful plan to The Lutheran Home.”
For more information about the program, contact Jacqueline E.M. Grimm, LNHA at 952-873-2100.