Georgia

This report describes the FY ‘01 & FY ‘02 Grantees’ accomplishments & progress, using information from 10/1/02 to 9/30/03 (Year Two of grant period for FY ‘01 Grantees & Year One of grant period for FY ‘02 Grantees). The report describes grant activities in six major areas: Consumer Direction & Control, Access to LTC Services & Supports, State Budgeting & Reimbursement Rates & Methodologies, Service Creation/Modification, LTC Service & Support Workforce, Quality Management Mechanism.

Some state agencies use online applications for assessing and determining eligibility for health and social service programs. This issue brief highlights some of the key considerations for states moving toward online applications. The discussion includes advantages, disadvantages, and some state examples.

Grant summaries on the 2004 ADRC Grant Program grantees is provided here. Also, the HHS press release for this second round of 12 grants for developing ADRCs and a cooperative agreement are provided.

This is an overview of selected assessment tools used by aging and other human service agencies. The matrix contains descriptions of informational elements, format, targeted populations and staff training.

This is an overview of selected screening and referral tools used by aging and other human service agencies. It contains descriptions of informational elements, format, targeted populations and staff training.

Brief description of Georgia's experience in streamlining their financial determination process. Prepared by the Community Living Exchange Collaborative for the ADRC grantees.

This is an overview of selected intake forms used by aging and other human service agencies. It contains descriptions of informational elements, format, targeted populations and staff training.

This matrix provides a list of information and assistance Web sites associated with single point of entry systems. The table contains the url for each state example.

Describes requirements for non-Medicaid Home and Community Based Services. Administrative guidelines and requirements for Area Agencies on Aging.

This document presents examples of presumptive and fast track eligibility programs implemented by several states to reduce the time it takes to process the Medicaid application.