Services that assist older adults to address issues, concerns, or make decisions. This can include counseling on specific topics like financial issues, SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program, managed through a federal grant to the Nebraska Department of Insurance), housing, health insurance, taxes, etc.
Does not include Nutrition Counseling, Caregiver Counseling, Options Counseling, or Transitional Options Counseling.Additional considerations for time study:
This code should be used for all activities related to counseling, including:
- Paperwork
- Clerical activities, such as making copies
- Time spent reviewing voicemails or emails
- Time spent consulting with a supervisor or supervising
- Travel including time spent arranging transportation
- Time spent entering information about the activity into a database or software program
- Calls, emails, or other communications to obtain clarification of an inquiry
Time Study Codes:
- 25a. Medicaid Considered- Considering a referral for Medicaid or any Medicaid-funded service as part of the interaction. It is not necessary to make a referral.
- 25b. Medicaid Not Considered- Not considering any referrals to Medicaid or a Medicaid-funded service as part of the interaction.
