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NJ \"Client Employed Provider\" Job Description, Task Responsibilities, Policies, Checklist

These are files made available by the State of New Jersey Dept. of Health and Senior Services. A job description, task responsibilities, policies, and a checklist are all available. These materials are all used in the New Jersey consumer direction program.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/49737

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Promising Practices in HCBS: Colorado- Simplified Access to Nursing Home Alternatives

The State of Colorado has established Single Entry Point (SEP) agencies that provide an access point for several publicly funded long-term supports for people with disabilities, including older people, people with physical disabilities, people living with AIDS, and people with brain injuries. SEP agencies provide education to individuals about available options and provide easier access for individuals and families to the programs. This report describes the SEP system in Colorado.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/49734

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Dirigo Health Reform Act: Addressing Health Care Costs, Quality, and Access in Maine

In June ‘03, Maine Gov. Baldacci signed into law the Dirigo Health Reform Act. A major premise behind the law is that successful health care reform must address cost, quality, & access simultaneously & with equal vigor. Named for Maine's motto: To Lead-the program is designed to guarantee health coverage by ‘09 to those who cannot afford insurance. The ME Governor’s Office of Health Policy & Finance (GOHPF) has partnered with NASHP to develop issue briefs keeping states abreast of the reform.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/49725

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Planning Tools for Assisting Individuals to Transition from Nursing Homes to Community Living

The tools in this section, developed by the Michigan Department of Community Health, are intended to help ensure effectiveness and thoroughness. These tools focus on person centered planning and transition planning. Included are timelines and worksheets on housing, transportation, employement, and many other topics.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/49724

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Request for Proposals - Ohio Access Success Project

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) released this Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purpose of identifying a vendor to develop and implement the Ohio Access Success Project. This is a nursing facility transition pilot project in which targeted individuals who are aged or cognitively, sensory or physically disabled and who have been residing in a nursing facility have an opportunity to choose to transition from that setting to a community-based one.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/49723

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