State/Agency Information

Consumer direction of personal assistance services (CD-PAS) is one model of service delivery that gives Medicaid beneficiaries varying degrees of control over hiring, scheduling, training, and paying personal care attendants. Program administrators, experienced with the programmatic features of CD-PAS in their state, were interviewed. Eligibility criteria, participant support services, and method of financial management used by Medicaid beneficiaries to pay direct care workers are discussed.

The Compendium contains basic information about each of the Real Choice Systems Change Grantees receiving awards in FY 2004. It includes information for the Family-to-Family and Systems Transformation Grantees who received awards in FY 2005 and FY 2006 plus the Person-Centered Planning Implementation awards in FY 2007. It is divided into sections corresponding to the different types of grants and year of award; the report helps Grantees identify others with similar goals and activities.

The New Jersey Department of Human Services created this report to design and implement services that support individuals with disabilities as they secure and sustain employment in an integrated setting. The project developed a five-year transportation plan to identify and document transportation barriers to work for people with disabilities and made recommendations related to addressing the barriers and providing enhanced transportation services in a variety of settings throughout the state.

Find a variety of posters, flyers, brochures and registration forms on New Jersey conferences on Transportation Needs and Employment Opportunities for people with disabilities and specifically for people with disabilities in the Latino and African American communities.

Which states received MIG grants in 2008? You can review this list of 40 states that were awarded basic, comprehensive and conditional grants. The list also contains the contact information for each state's project as well as links to their website.

This report by the GAO reviewed the extent to which HHS ensured that Section 1115 Waiver demonstrations will be budget neutral to the federal government and maintain Medicaid’s fiscal integrity. Specifically, the report examined the projected spending associated with two waivers granted to Florida and Vermont. Review the shortcomings in these specific approvals as well as recommendations for further congressional oversight and HHS procedural reform.

The Iowa Dept. of Elder Affairs was seeking proposals for development of two local ADRC pilot projects to provide a coordinated system of information and access in order to minimize confusion, enhance individual choice and support informed decision-making. Core functions include planning, collaboration, long-term services, supports & options counseling. Proposals were due on 3/20/08. Use this RFP as an example in developing similar products.

New Jersey WorkAbility was implemented in February 2001 and extends basic Medicaid coverage to working-age residents who are employed, have a permanent disability, and have income and asset levels below specified thresholds. Find an evaluation of this program, including a description of current and former enrollees, an evaluation of the program focused on employment variables, earning trends and more, and a series of recommendations for the future.

The Pierce County ADRC in Washington State uses this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with its partners to establish collaborative, mutual agreements. Included in the MOU are project descriptions, goals and services explanations, mutual agreement terms, including a requirement for cross-training, and confidentiality agreements.

This report provides an overview of 33 states’ initiatives (FY02 CPASS and Real Choice Grantees) to improve their LTC systems and the enduring improvements achieved. It includes lessons learned and recommendations that can guide states that are undertaking similar initiatives. Grantees made enduring systems improvements in five major areas—many states in more. Virtually all agreed that prior to introducing new policies and programs, it is essential to obtain stakeholder buy-in and commitment.