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Increasing Options for Self-Directed Services Initiatives of the FY 2003 Independence Plus Grantees

12/22/2007 | Requests *

Summary

This report describes the activities of 12 Grantees that received Independence Plus (IP) grants in FY 2003 and are using them to increase self-directed services options for persons of all ages with disabilities or chronic illnesses. Grantees encountered a range of issues while implementing. This report provides information for states and stakeholders planning, implementing, or expanding self-direction programs, whether through solely state-funded programs or the Medicaid program.

Author

O’Keeffe, Dr.P.H., R.N., Janet; O’Keeffe, B.A., Christine; Wiener, Ph.D., Joshua; Siebenaler, M.P.A., Kristin

Available Files

Report PDF (680K, 95 pages)
Report Html (245K)

Keywords

Independence Plus; Individualized Budget; Person Centered Planning; Stakeholder Involvement; Medicaid Authority; Self-Direction; Quality Assurance; Ensuring Systems Improvements

Topic

Consumer Direction, Developmental/Psychiatric Disabilities, Long-Term Care, Physical Disabilities, State/Agency Information

Type/Tool

Reports

Source

RTI - Systems Change Evaluation

State

Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, All States/Territories

Date Created

01/22/2008

Contact

Janet O’Keeffe
RTI International

jok@rti.org

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2134

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