NRCPDS

This Request for Proposals was developed for the Consumer-Directed Care Plus Program. The F/E A RFP includes sections on minimum programmatic requirements, financial specifications, and contract provisions.

This website contains forms, brochures and enrollment information for Florida's Consumer Directed Care program.

This article discusses the quality of care received by participants in the Cash & Counseling Demonstration and Evaluation, including health outcomes, the potential for fraud and abuse, and participant satisfaction.

This presentation was given to state grantees via teleconference. The presentation highlights key steps in creating an operational protocol, including identifying eligibility requirements, communications and marketing work, and developing a budget amount.

This 5 minute video features a Minnesota couple and their case managers. The participants discuss their interest and experience with Cash & Counseling. Follow the link to save and view the video.

This presentation was part of the 2007 Government and Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent Workshop. The presentation discusses some key activities related to F/EA quality management, including: implementing effective Medicaid provider agreements and administration contracts, conducting initial F/EA readiness/certification reviews, and implementing ongoing F/EA performance/recertification reviews and program participant, representative and worker satisfaction surveys.

The University of Maryland conducted telephone surveys and focus groups to determine consumers’ preferences for a cash option or traditional agency delivered services in New Jersey. This article reports the findings including, demographics, interest in a cash option, and attractive program features.

The Alliance for Health Reform briefing took place July 29, 2005. Three presentations made at the briefing on the effects of Cash & Counseling can be found here.

This presentation was given for the Administration on Aging Nursing Home Diversion and Modernization grantees. The presentation compares Medicaid requirements for a Cash & Counseling type option to non-Medicaid practices.

ILRU and NCIL, in collaboration with Boston College, presented a 90-minute teleconference and webcast for Centers for Independent Living interested in the national Cash & Counseling program. Participants learned how Center’s consumers can access and spend Medicaid dollars on home and community based personal assistance services. Representatives from the Independent Living movement shared how they are participating in the Cash & Counseling programs in two states.