Article Publication Date:
2/12/2010
Summary:
An alternative to the traditional care delivery system, Arkansas’ IndependentChoices was the first program nationally that offered participant directed care as an option to its’ Medicaid population. Arkansas serves as a model for other states interested in implementing similar programs. This in depth procedures manual outlines the history, philosophy and detailed procedures for the program. Review examples of these enrollment and operating policies.
Topics:
Consumer/Participant Direction
Types/Tools:
Sources:
Grantee produced
Arkansas
Programs/Initiatives:
Cash and Counseling
States:
IC Case; General Administrative Information; Mail Procedures; Referrals; Quality Assurance Reports; Closed Files; Protection of Personal and Protected Health Information; Purchasing, Equipment, and Travel Reimbursement; Reimbursement Checks; IC RN Responsibilities and Expectations; Documentation; software
Contact
Elizabeth Maguire
National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services
elizabeth.maguire.1@bc.edu
Phone:
617-552-0562
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52310