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Promising Practices in HCBS: South Carolina - Home Modifications Specialist

05/31/2007 | Requests *

Summary

South Carolina hired an environmental modifications specialist to improve the quality of home modifications funded by its Medicaid HCBS waivers. The specialist trains case managers to develop specifications for ramps, and develops specifications for other home modifications so contractors can quickly make an informed bid. South Carolina also leveraged a state-funded home modification program to expand the types of modifications available in its waivers.

Author

Available Files

Report PDF (51K, 3 pages)

Keywords

1915c; environmental modifications; accessible housing; home modifications;

Topic

Accessibility, Aging Issues, Housing, Physical Disabilities

Type/Tool

Promising practices

Source

Thomson Reuters (formerly Medstat)

State

South Carolina

Date Created

07/05/2007

Contact

Steve Eiken
610 Opperman Drive, D3 N400
Eagan, MN 55123

Steve.Eiken@thomson.com
(651) 687-1136

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/1971

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* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007

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