Eligibility

Michigan has developed this information to clarify the model of Agency with Choice in their states. Agency with Choice is one model for supporting individuals in the MI Choice Waiver who are aged or have disabilities.

Iowa has developed several marketing materials for their Consumer Choices Option. Materials include a one-page fact sheet, a brochure, talking points, a postcard, and an overview PowerPoint presentation.

This handbook explains the Consumer Choices Option available in Iowa. It explains the process of creating quality support services. The handbook talks about how you can have choices in your life-choices about where you live, where you work, and who you can count on for support.

This report showcases the findings of qualitative research that was conducted in Arkansas. The objectives of the research included: providing and overview of CCDE, identifying ways to increase referrals to the IndependentChoices program, and identifying professionals to act as ambassadors to the project. Research and findings are identified and discussed.

A summary from the June 2001 symposium titled, “Independent Choices: A National Symposium on Consumer-Direction and Self-Determination for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities”. Major themes and outcomes are highlighted based on the dialogue from the various speakers including policymakers, program administrators, consumer advocates, service producers, and researchers.

Based primarily on interviews with demonstration staff and other stakeholders, this paper draws lessons from their learning process on the design of basic features, in the Cash and Counseling demonstration programs. The lessons pertain to cooperating with existing service providers; outreach and enrollment; counseling and fiscal services; consumer spending plans and allowances; controlling program costs; and preventing misuse of the allowance and exploitation of the consumer.

This is a presentation, from the 2007 Government & Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent Workshop. An overview of the Consumer Direction Module, a web-based software application for supporting the delivery of self-directed services, is provided here. The CDM is designed to make communication among the program participant, support broker, Fiscal/Employer Agent and state administrator simple and efficient; permit ongoing, timely, and efficient monitoring; and enhance the delivery of self-directed services.

A presentation that outlines the goals of Pennsylvania's Cash & Counseling project. A presentation and handout on Frequently Asked Questions specific for this state are also provided.

West Virgina uses this brochure with participants in their Personal Options program. The brochure covers financial management and resource consultant services.

This FAQ was developed for West Virginia's Personal Options program. It includes information on employer responsibilities and support services.