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NAME GROUP REPRESENTED PRESENT
Allison Highley Medicaid Beneficiary X
Aide Samantha Moore Medicaid Beneficiary X
Amber Grant Medicaid Beneficiary X
Renae Vandever Aged and Disabled Population X
NAME ORGANIZATION PRESENT
Liz Caval – Williams (MAC Chair) Home and Community Based Services, Terms Services Group
Toni Lawson (Vice Chair) Idaho Hospital Association
NAME TITLE/ORGRANIZATION PRESENT
Casey Suter Program Manager – Bureau of Population Health, Division of Medicaid X
Garrie Ann Toves Administrative Assistant II – Bureau of Population Health, Division of Medicaid X
Ian Taylor Research Analyst Sr – Bureau of Population Health, Division of Medicaid X
Angie Willams Deputy Administrator – Division of Medicaid X
Sasha O’Connell Deputy Director & Medicaid Administrator – Division of Medicaid X
Chris Barrott Chief – Bureau of Long-Term Care X
BENEFICIARY ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Date:
Wednesday – October 29, 2025
Time:
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM MST
Moderator:
Casey Suter
Meeting Type:
Hybrid
Meeting Location:
450 W State St, Boise, ID 83702, Room 3A
Meeting Link:
https://idhw.webex.com/meet/casey.suter
Meeting ID:
2763 044 8230
Meeting Password:
N/A
Dial-In by Phone:
+1-415-527-5035
Phone Conference ID:
2763 044 8230
BENEFICIARY ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & WELFARE STAFF IN ATTENDANCE
MEETING CONTENT
PRESENTER NOTES/COMMENTS
Casey Suter • Roll Call
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
• Action Item: July 2025 Meeting Minutes Approved
Chris Barrott – Chief
Bureau of Long-Term Care
(BLTC)
• Presentation: Direct Care Workforce Shortages
o Chris Barrott presented on Direct Care Workforce Shortages.
o Chris noted challenges such as high caseloads, rapid turnover, and limited bandwidth but
showcased web-based training options free of charge to providers and select collaboration and
innovation initiatives. Chris reviewed oversight and provider auditing processes, complaint
systems for clients (https://medicaidcomplaints.dhw.idaho.gov/ – monitored daily by BLTC), and
ongoing efforts to reorganize staff, reduce caseloads, and encourage provider cooperation.
o BAC members discussed improving support for direct care workers and access to care, especially
for children and rural areas. Suggestions included adding child-focused training, creating
partnerships with Idaho colleges to build career tracks, and enhancing agency networks for better
coordination. A copy of the BLTC contact list is provided, as requested.
Casey Suter • BAC 101 Primer/Application Coversheet – BAC Member Comment/Review
o Members discussed finalizing the BAC 101 primer and application process. A minor edit to the
language was added to denote family members/caregivers representing minors could apply but
minors themselves are ineligible to serve on the BAC.
o Casey presented plans for the new BAC webpage that will house the application, bylaws, and
other BAC materials.
o BAC members supported moving the draft application forward for posting.
Casey Suter • Medicaid Member Demographics Dashboard
o Casey presented a concept member demographic dashboard to support the BAC’s recruitment
and selection strategy, as required by CFR.
o The dashboard is draft and intended to represent a concept for how the data could be organized
so the BAC members can make decisions about BAC representation as applications are
submitted. Casey and team will finalize.
o BAC members will use the data to guide BAC recruitment to ensure representation of Medicaid
beneficiaries on the BAC.
o BAC members approved publication of the Recruitment & Selection Strategy.
Casey Suter • Draft BAC Bylaws – Final edits from July 2025 BAC meeting
NEXT MEETING
Date:
Wednesday – January 21, 2025
Time:
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Location:
Hybrid
o BAC members reviewed updates requested at the July 2025 about quorum requirements and
allowing the Medicaid Director to make emergency appointments, if needed. The bylaws also
included language on the Medicaid staff (e.g., Casey) facilitating meetings until membership is of
sufficient size to warrant votes on a chair and vice chair.
o Casey emphasized that the signed bylaws must be posted online per CFR and asked members to
review the draft within a week or two and share final concerns before final review.
Casey Suter • BAC SharePoint Updates/Discussion
o Casey reviewed the BAC SharePoint. BAC members had no concerns and appreciated the layout.
Meeting Adjourned