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Promising Practices in HCBS: Washington- Facilitating Nursing to Community Transitions

This document describes the State of Washington’s many resources specifically designed to facilitate the transition of nursing facility residents to less restrictive, community settings. The state also offers four funding sources for transitional services people may need when leaving a nursing facility. The document notes the specific programs, their implementation and impact.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50142

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Promising Practices in HCBS: Vermont- Facilitating Nursing Facility to Community Transitions

In 1996, Vermont began to shift resources from nursing facilities to home and community-based services. To implement the legislation, several programs, new services, and policy changes were created that offered individuals more choices for long-term services. This report describes how Vermont changed its long-term care system to reduce institutional reliance by supporting people with physical disabilities and older people in the most appropriate and least restrictive environment possible.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50141

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Promising Practices in HCBS: Utah- Informing Nursing Home Residents about Community Long-Term Care Options

This document describes Utah’s efforts to educate nursing home residents about community-based long-term care options. Group and individual educational sessions and assessments are conducted through organizations knowledgeable about community services. The document provides further information on the implementation of this program.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50139

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Promising Practices in HCBS: New Jersey- Community Choice Initiative

This document describes Community Choice, New Jersey’s permanent, state-operated nursing facility transition program. The program provides information about nursing home alternatives and assistance moving from nursing facilities. This program’s implementation and impact are illustrated in this document.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50138

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Promising Practices in HCBS: Colorado- Hospital Discharge Fast Track

This document describes Colorado’s Fast Track program, which aims to improve access to home and community-based services after a hospital discharge. In this program, staff work to facilitate quick eligibility determination for hospital patients who need long-term care after discharge. The program seeks to decrease unnecessary nursing home admittance. The implementation and impact of this program are described in the document.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50137

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Promising Practices in HCBS: Washington- Supporting Family Caregivers in Ethnic Minority Communities

This report describes the State of Washington’s program to increase the support of family caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s disease in ethnically diverse communities. The program includes outreach, education, and culturally sensitive assessment. The implementation and impact are described in this report.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50136

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Promising Practices in HCBS: Washington- State Sponsored Endowed Trust Fund

This report describes the State of Washington’s plan to allow families to create a trust fund for people with disabilities without effecting eligibility. This program matches 25% of private contributions and eliminates fees to encourage participation. This document describes the program implementation.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50135

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Promising Practices in HCBS: Utah- Family-Directed Support Network for Families of People with Disabilities

The Utah Family Council is a non-profit organization that provides support to all families of people with disabilities, regardless of whether they receive public funding. This document describes this program, which uses funding from the Self-Determination Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to increase availability. The report describes the program and its implementation.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50134

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CMS Medicaid and Medicare Dual Eligibility Teleconference

This was a teleconference held on March 17, 2004. The purpose of the teleconference was to have CMS Medicaid and Medicare staff discuss Dual Eligibility in both programs, particularly as it relates to children transitioning to eligibility as adults. Programs which paid for Medicare premiums, coinsurance and deductibles were also discussed.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50133

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Promising Practices in HCBS: New Jersey- Statewide Respite Care Services

This report briefly describes the New Jersey Statewide Respite Care Program. The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) administers a state-funded, Statewide Respite Care Program providing a wide variety of services to relieve unpaid, informal caregivers from the stress of caring for older people and/or people with disabilities. The respite program customizes services to the person and the caregiver, with a focus on alleviating caregiver stress.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50129

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