Services
The Family Supports home- and community-based services waiver provides limited, non-residential supports to individuals with developmental disabilities who live with their families or in other settings with informal supports.
Individuals must meet HCBS waiver eligibility and Medicaid eligibility guidelines in order to be eligible for a Medicaid HCBS waiver. To be eligible individuals must:
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Be diagnosed as having an intellectual disability prior to the age of 22
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Reside in or transitioning into an HCBS-compliant setting (non-institutionalized)
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Have income no greater than 300% of maximum Supplemental Security Income amount (parental income for children under 18 years of age is disregarded)
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Meet “ICF/IID level of care”
Community Integration and Habilitation Home and Community-Based Services
The Community Integration and Habilitation (CIH) waiver provides services that enable individuals to remain in their homes or community-based settings and also assists individuals who are transitioning from state-operated facilities or other institutions into community settings. Home and community-based services (HCBS) through the CIH Waiver allow flexibility in providing the supports necessary to help individuals gain and maintain optimum levels of self-determination and community integration. To be eligible, individuals must:
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Be diagnosed as having an intellectual disability prior to the age of 22
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Reside in or be transitioning into an HCBS-compliant setting (non-institutionalized)
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Meet “ICF/IID level of care”
Family Supports HCBS Waiver
Residential Habilitation Services (RHS)
Residential Habilitation and Support Services (RHS) provide up to a full day (24-hour basis) of services and/or supports which are designed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the client, and assist in the acquisition, improvement, and retention of skills necessary to support participants to live successfully in their own homes (with family, apartment or housemates). Some of the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Amlab Homes Care staff are able to assist with include:
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Personal hygiene and grooming
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Ambulation and transfer
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Assisting with housework
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Meal preparation and dining
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Safety procedures and emergency responses
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Cooking and dining
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Shopping and community mobility
Participant Assistance and Care (PAC)
Participant Assistance and Care (PAC) Services are provided in order to allow participants with intellectual/developmental disabilities to remain and live successfully in their own homes, function and participate in their communities and avoid institutionalization. PAC services support and enable the participant in activities of daily living, self-care, and mobility with the hands-on assistance, prompting, reminders, supervision and monitoring needed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the participant
Respite Care
Respite care is temporary relief care designed for families of children or adults with special needs. Respite care can range from a few hours of care provided on a one-time basis to overnight or extended care sessions. Respite care can be utilized on a regular or irregular basis and can be provided by family members, friends, skilled care providers or professionals. Providers chosen by the family, care for children or adults with special needs while families take a class, go to a movie, or enjoy any activity.
