re-opening of the home and community waivers stacey henrich main line rehabilitation associates
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Re-opening of the Home and Community Waivers Stacey Henrich Main Line Rehabilitation Associates. The Department of Public Welfare offers several different waiver programs that fund services for individuals who may qualify. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Department of Public Welfare offers several different waiver programs that fund services for individuals who may qualify.
Re-opening of theHome and Community Waivers
Stacey HenrichMain Line Rehabilitation Associates
They have announced that they intend to re-open the OBRA and COMMCare waivers, which have been closed to new enrollees for the last few years.
What does this mean?◦ More people will be able to gain access to
services that allow them to live as independently as possible within their community.
Designed to avoid eventual nursing home placement by receiving therapy services that enable someone to live more independently in their homes and communities.
To be eligible, you must be: A resident of Pennsylvania Age 18-59 *even if they are still in school Have a severe developmental physical disability requiring
an Intermediate Care Facility/Other Related Conditions (ICF/ORC) level of care
The disability must result in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following major life activities: ◦ Self-care, communication, learning, mobility, self-direction
and capacity for independent living. Meet the financial requirements as determined by your
local County Assistance Office
OBRA Waiver
Serves people who have a diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury and are eligible for nursing home services but live in their own homes. Allows individuals to receive community-based services in an effort to prevent admission to nursing homes.
To be eligible, you must be: Be a Pennsylvania resident Be 21 years of age or older Have a medically determinable diagnosis of traumatic
brain injury and require a Nursing Facility (NF) level of care
Meet the financial requirements as determined by your local County Assistance Office
COMMCare Waiver
The Office of Long Term Living submitted their expected costs to the Department of Public Welfare.
Anticipating Approximately 1100 additional people to be able to access services.
No set date for re-opening – started to send out re-evaluation letters to consumers on the waiting lists.
OBRA waiting list – 16 people COMMCare waiting list- 125 people Once waivers re-open will NOT be on first come first
served basis – two tiered priority system◦ People currently in nursing homes or imminent risk of
placement◦ Everyone else in order of entry onto waiting list
Current Update
Services available may include: Adult Daily Living Accessibility Adaptations, Equipment, Technology and Medical
Supplies Community Integration Community Transition Services Financial Management Services Home Health Non-Medical Transportation Personal Assistance Services Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) Prevocational Services Residential Habilitation Services Respite Service Coordination Structured Day Habilitation Services Supported Employment Therapeutic and Counseling Services
Services
Please join us at STEPS for an information sessionregarding the re-opening of the OBRA and COMMCarewaivers.
An informal discussion on how to apply/ reapply to thewaivers and new updates on the reopening of the waivers.
Our referral coordinator will be available to answer question and help with the process of applying.
Date: Thursday 21st November 2013 Time: 2:30-6:30pm Address: 669 Exton Commons, Exton, PA 19341 Please R.S.V.P to Stacey Henrich 610-280-0180 ext: 115 [email protected]
Waiver Information Session
Main Line Rehabilitation Associates HOME & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Our Home & Community Services focus on improving independent living skills, access to the
community, and functional abilities. The treatment team focuses on developing compensatory strategies and long term natural supports to ensure each individual is as independent as possible in his or her own environment. Through a combination of services, Main Line Rehabilitation Associates can address these areas that can interfere with successful and independent living:
COGNITIVE ISSUES: Planning Scheduling Time management Using reasoning skills Problem solving Drawing inferences Generating options/ideas Initiating activities Following through with planned tasks Staying on tasks Attention to detail Memory Using good judgment Decreasing impulsivity Flexibility Cognitive Skill Building Vocational Preparedness Study Skills Social Interaction Community Access Thought Flexibility
ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING:
Meal planning and meal preparation Budgeting/managing finances Transportation coordination Community mobility-street crossing Social-recreational activities Household organization Shopping/making purchases Laundry/cleaning skills Bill paying
PSYCHOSOCIAL SKILLS: Displaying emotions appropriately Being aware of emotions Seeking and accepting feedback Recognizing the impact of behavior Interacting appropriately with others
In addition, Main Line Rehabilitation offers a group program, called STEPS, for individuals looking to further develop interpersonal, social, and communication skills. At STEPS, individuals participate in skill building activities both within program walls and out in the local community.
For more information, contact our Referral Coordinator,
Meghan Ascuitto610-280-0180 x109
668 Exton CommonsExton, PA 19341
Support – Teamwork – Experience – Purpose – Success!
S.T.E.P.S