CCMC CCMC - Commission for Case Manager Community Resources and Support Systems Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which federal program provides community-based long-term services and supports to help individuals with disabilities remain in their homes instead of institutional settings?

Accepted Answer

Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Answer

Medicare Part A

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TRICARE

Answer

CHIP

Question 2

A case manager is helping an uninsured patient access prescription medications at low or no cost. Which resource is MOST appropriate to recommend?

Accepted Answer

Pharmaceutical manufacturer patient assistance programs

Answer

State pharmacy board

Answer

Medicare Part D Extra Help only

Answer

Medicaid spend-down

Question 3

Which organization coordinates federally funded Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) that provide community support services for older adults in the US?

Accepted Answer

Administration for Community Living (ACL)

Answer

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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Social Security Administration

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Department of Veterans Affairs

Question 4

When conducting a community resource assessment for a patient being discharged, which factor is MOST critical for a case manager to evaluate first?

Accepted Answer

The patient's functional needs and support gaps

Answer

Distance to the nearest hospital

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Insurance payer authorization timelines

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State licensure of the facility

Question 5

A case manager identifies that a client qualifies for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Which federal department administers SNAP?

Accepted Answer

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Department of Health and Human Services

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Department of Labor

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Department of Housing and Urban Development

Question 6

Which community support model pairs a professional case manager with a peer support specialist who has lived experience with the same condition as the client?

Accepted Answer

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Answer

Managed care coordination

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Disease management program

Answer

Utilization review