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Description
ABSTRACT
In May of 2007, Kentucky was awarded a Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration
Grant in the amount of $49,831,530 from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to
implement a "Money Follows the Person" (rebalancing) program in Kentucky. The purpose of the
grant is to facilitate transition of and to provide sustainable community based services to
individuals who choose to move from Medicaid funded long term care settings (ICFs/MR and
nursing facilities) into the community. All Medicaid eligible individuals who are receiving Medicaid
services in an ICF/MR or a Nursing Facility and who have been in the institutional setting (or a
combination of hospitalization and institutionalization) for a minimum of ninety (90) consecutive
days (excluding Medicare covered days for short term rehabilitation) are eligible to transition.
Medicaid waivers will provide transition and community based services to individuals who fall into
one of the following groups: Individuals who are elderly and/or physically disabled; individuals
who have intellectual disability and/or a developmental disability; or individuals who have an
acquired brain injury after the initial year of MFP community based services. For homes that are
being returned to, a Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection is necessary to ensure the
housing meets minimum criteria for health and safety. An important component of successful
transition involves returning to a residence that is accessible to the individual. Independent living
for these individuals necessitates that their home environment be appropriate to their needs.
Architectural barriers, such as stairs, narrow entrances, or inaccessible environmental controls, can
result in an unsafe living situation. In some cases, ramps may need to be built for physical access,
or doorways may need to be widened. Some individuals may need modifications to their
bathrooms or kitchens for safety in performing activities of daily living. Other individuals may
require an installation of environmental controls for things such as lighting and temperature
alteration. Therefore, home modification assessments and services are considered a crucial one
time service provided during pre-transition, as outlined in overall grant. The Human Development
Institute at the University of Kentucky is well suited to provide home modification services for
participants of this grant. The Human Development Institute is a part of a nationwide network of
University Centers for Excellence, established by federal legislation to promote team-based
approaches to providing services for individuals with disabilities and their families. The Human
Development has a history of expertise in the areas of transition, community integration, and
rehabilitation technology.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 5/15/23 → 6/30/23 |
Funding
- KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services: $49,500.00
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