Transition/Diversion from Institutions

A transcript and summary of the primary options for covering case management as discussed during a call on 11/10/03 with Mary Jean Duckett are provided here. The three options states may use to cover case management under Medicaid that are relevant to NFT were discussed. These included: 1915 (c) home and community based waivers; Targeted cased management services; and Administrative activity.

In this report to the Georgia Department of Community Health, Geogia reports on their nursing home transition process. The report provides an overview of the Olmstead decision, and a description of the survey used determine which individuals might be interested in transitioning from institutions. The report discusses the two grants currently underway in the state and provides recommendations for future directions.

Connecticut conducted a survey of their Transition Coordinators in order to evaluate the states outreach strategies. Included are the survey questions, responses and recommendations.

This guide is a booklet for individuals who want to leave a nursing facility and move to the community. The guide provides information on:self assessment, personal finances and resources, funding and benefit programs, housing, daily supports, health services, social, faith and recreation needs, work, school and other pursuits.

This document describes seven grants in the state of Colorado, they are: The Nursing Facilities Transitions Grant, Systems Change for Real Choices Grant, Colorado Community Personal Assistance Services and Supports Grant, Medicaid “Buy-In” Grant (NEII), Consumer-Directed Care for Elderly (CDCE), In-Home Support Services (IHSS), and Consumer Directed Attendant Support (CDAS).

The University of California & San Francisco’s Center for Personal Assistance Services provides research, training, dissemination & technical assistance. The center, which was created with the help of a grant from the National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, toffers number of useful resources, including materials about the direct-care workforce and a well-stocked library of publications on issues relating to personal assistance services.

This study was designed as a small scale, pilot qualitative study of the implementation of Rider 37 in Texas.

The official state website offers information and links to government, business, travel, education, environment, healthcare and employment. There is also information on social services designed to help adults live at home.

The official state website offers information and links to government, business, travel, education, environment, healthcare and employment. There is contact information provided for aging and social services.

The official state website offers information and links to government, business, travel, education, environment, healthcare and employment.