Individualized Backup Planning and Independence Plus in Louisiana and New Hampshire

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Article Publication Date: 
7/8/2005
Summary: 
Under Independence Plus Medicaid programs, states must assure that necessary safeguards have been taken to protect the health and welfare of persons receiving services. A key component of participant-direction includes individualized backup planning to ensure that essential supports are available in situations that pose a risk of harm to the participants. These examples are instructive to other states that are considering Independence Plus applications.
Article Author: 
Reinhard, Susan C.; Huhtala, Nirvana; Bemis, Ann
Topics: 
Consumer/Participant Direction
Types/Tools: 
Reports
Populations: 
N/A
Sources: 
Rutgers/NASHP
Programs/Initiatives: 
N/A
States: 
All States/Territories; Louisiana; New Hampshire
Keywords: 
Independence Plus
emergency Backup; individualized Backup; contingency planning; self direction; participant direction; participant protections; participant-direction; assistance broker

Contact

Nirvana Huhtala Petlick
npetlick@ifh.rutgers.edu

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50715