Free in-home consultations to provide the latest information on available programs and services and any associated eligibility requirements. This program provides Medicaid and state funds to assist and enable an individual with long-term care needs to remain in their own home. An initial telephone screening assesses the client's needs and reviews financial and program eligibility. If the person expresses interest in the program, an in-home assessment is scheduled and conducted. A care plan is developed and approved by the physician prior to initiation of services.
Case managers monitor the client on a regular basis to reassess needs and adjust services.
Referrals are accepted from hospitals, physicians, family, friends or those requesting help for themselves. It is a cash supplement to a client's own income. It is used to pay for a community-based living arrangement. Require less than 24 hour supervision Live in a certified Adult Foster Home, licensed Adult Family or Group Home, Residential Care Facility, licensed Community Alternative Home, or licensed Mental Health Residential Facility Room and board, plus the services available at the licensed or certified home, which may include housekeeping, laundry, transportation, security, social and recreational activities. An initial telephone screening assesses the client's needs and reviews financial and program eligibility.