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State Medicaid Director Letters Archive

Are you searching for previous versions of past letters? The CMS website now has over 300 letters on-line in a searchable database. State Medicaid Directors' letter are used to provide States with guidance and clarification on current information pertaining to Medicaid policy and Medicaid data issues. The intent of these letters is not to establish policy, but to ensure consistency and better serve the States. Review the list which is sortable by subject, date or topic.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51018

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2007 Community Alternatives to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) Demonstration Grant Announcement

CMS announced $218 million in demonstration grants awarded up to 10 States to help provide community alternatives to psychiatric residential treatment facilities for children. These demonstration grants enacted by the Deficit Reduction Act, available over a five year period, will also assist States in adopting strategic approaches for improving quality as they work to improve each child's functional level in the community. Applicants' teleconference Sept. 19 & proposals are due Oct. 18, 2006.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51017

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Comprehensive Results of the 2005 Participant Experience Survey (PES)

This is a comprehensive report detailing the results of Maryland's 2004 and 2005 Participant Experience Survey (PES) results. The PES is a tool, developed by Medstat that measures the experiences of participants of 1915c waivers. The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene used funds from a 2001 Real Choice Systems Change Grant to survey two Maryland waivers, the Living at Home Waiver and the Older Adults Waiver.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51014

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Maryland Medicaid Home and Community-Based Long Term Care Services Booklet

This guide describes Medicaid services that are designed to help individuals who are at risk of institutionalization remain in their homes. It describes the range of home and community-based services available through Medicaid and can help consumers, families, and health care professionals make informed decisions about long-term care services. This brochure was developed as part of their Real Choice grant in 2005 where over 7.500 copies were distributed. Review their latest 2006 version.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51013

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PASS Self-Assessment Tool for Consumer

This tool is designed to equip consumers with the tools necessary to develop a job description, to screen and interview potential employers (personal assistants), and to train new personal assistants as well as address consumers physical needs, leisure and community needs. There are over 30 checklist forms to help determine need. This publication was produced by the Tennessee Personal Assistance Supports and Services (PASS) program.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51012

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PASS User\'s Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Assist Individuals in Self-Direction

The Tennessee Personal Assistance Supports and Services program developed this comprehensive guide to assist individuals in self-direction. The guide provides people with disabilities the information and tools needed to hire and manage a Personal Assistant. The guide discusses the differences between hiring individually or through an agency, how to process a self-assessment, offers job descriptions and performance expectations, and other checklists.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51011

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PASS Mentor\'s Guide: A Handbook for Mentors and Agencies

Through the Tennessee Personal Assistance Supports and Services (PASS) Program, people with disabilities will have the opportunity to self-direct the care and assistance they receive in order to live full, productive lives in their own homes and communities. This guide is designed as a handbook for agencies and mentors and offers practical information about the benefits of the mentoring process, describes roles, and offers training guidelines.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51010

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FY 2001 Nursing Facility Transition Grantees: Final Report

This report is the first in a series of final reports that RTI will prepare to document the outcomes of the Real Choice Systems Change Grants. The principal sources of data for this report are Grantees semi-annual, annual, and final reports, a 2005 topic paper on the NFT Grantees and Grantee-prepared final reports and evaluation results as well as publications and materials developed under the grant. This report was referenced on page 48 of CMS MFP Demonstration Solicitation Document.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51008

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Community Living Brief: States\' Initiatives to Address the Needs of Persons Dually Diagnosed with Psychiatric and Developmental Disabilities

The aim of this policy brief is to offer state planners and program administrators an overview of strategies being used to improve and develop programs to support individuals with co-occurring psychiatric and developmental disabilities.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51006

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Sustainability: Sustaining a Nonprofit Organization

Throughout the development process, programs must consider the steps to sustainability including people, planning and preparation, publicity/public relations, facilities, programs, policies and procedures, and persistence and positive passion. This entry includes a paper by Florene Stewart Poyadue offered to Family to Family grantees during a technical assistance call, plus the transcripts from the session where participants discussed the 7Ps of sustainability.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51005

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