QExA is a program that was put together for persons who have Medicaid and are aged, blind, or disabled (ABD). At this time, these services are provided through the fee-for-service (FFS) system.

QExA was established so that its members would receive the following:

• Service coordination
• Outreach services
• Improved access to health care services
• Enhanced quality healthcare services

Starting February 1, 2009, the way that ABD members get their health care services will change. These services will be provided through a managed care delivery system. Managed care plans like ‘Ohana will provide most ABD members with the following:

• Primary care services
• Acute care services
• Long-term care services, including home and community-based services (HCBS), as well as institutional care (nursing facilities)

To learn more about the QExA program call 1-866-928-1959 (TTY: 1-866-928-1958). You can get information on the upcoming changes and the steps you will need to take to enroll into a managed care plan.