Programs & Services:
Supported Living Services
Supported Living Services is an opportunity to support individuals with developmental disabilities based on the needs and preferences of the individual. Key concepts of Supported Living Services (SLS) include individual choice, involvement and the availability of supports to assist individuals to access and participate in typical activities and functions of community life. Supported Living Services can provide supports to an adult in the family home and adults living in their own homes. Supported Living services, unlike traditional 24 hour supervision models, offers an array of supports to choose from to assist individuals in being as independent as possible. SLS is designed to use a variety of natural non-paid supports and generic community services, available to all individuals who qualify, augmenting the paid supports provided. Supported Living is not able to provide all of the supports a person necessarily needs but is able to assist and supplement some of those needs.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for SLS the individual must meet the following criteria:
- Be an adult. (Age 18 years or older)
- Be determined to have a developmental disability by a designated Community Center Board.
- Must meet Medicaid financial eligibility requirements. (300% rule can apply)
- Must meet ICF/MR level of care screening.
- Post-Eligibility Treatment of Income (PETI) assessment applies.
- (The resource limit will be set at 300% of SSI.)
- Individual will pay own room and board expenses.
- Individuals must be in control of their own living arrangement.
- Cannot require 24-hour supervision on an ongoing basis paid for with Medicaid funds. (Exceptions can be made for short-term situations such as medical recovery, stabilization, or respite relief for families.)
Please note that due to limited resources, eligibility does not necessarily guarantee the availability of resources. An individual may be put on a waiting list until funds become available
SERVICES AND SUPPORTS:
- PERSONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES include Personal Care, Household Maintenance, and mentorship activities. (Must be in excess of what is available under Medicaid State Plan Benefits and cannot be a duplication of services.)
- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES include: Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Behavioral Services; other services not covered under Medicaid State Plan Benefits. (Must be in excess of what is available under Medicaid State Plan, Medicaid denial needed to provide the service.)
- DENTAL SERVICES include: Basic Diagnostic and Treatment dental services, which is not otherwise covered under Medicaid State Plan
Benefits:
- Day HABILITATION SERVICES include Specialized Habilitation (non-integrated settings no severe profound requirement), and Community accessibility Services.
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING include: Home Modification; Assistive Technology; Emergency Response systems; mobility aids; specialized medical equipment; evaluation and assessment. (Assessments are required to specify need and the disability relationship. Must be in excess of what is available under Medicaid State Plan Benefits and be directly related to the individual’s disability. There is a $10,000 cap through 6-30-09.)
- Supported Employment Services
- Pre-Vocational Services
- Transportation
- Behavioral Services (Must be in excess of what is available under Medicaid State Plan, Medicaid denial needed to provide the service.)
- Vision/Hearing Services
- Supported Living Consultation (An optional service.)
If you are interested in knowing more about Supported Living Services for Adults please contact Developmental Disability Resource Center, at 303-233-3363, and ask for your Resource Coordinator or ask for Supported Living Services.
