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1 Baltimore, MD February 14-17, 2011 2011 AoA, CMS, VA National Grantee Meeting

2 FY 2009 Vouchers Housing Choice Vouchers for Non-Elderly Persons with Disabilities (NED)

3 Introduction New Vouchers Category I – non-elderly disabled families including individuals at risk of institutionalization Category II – non-elderly disabled individuals transitioning from an institution These vouchers created new housing capacity for non-elderly disabled individuals in the community

4 Funding for this Program Fiscal Year 2009 - $30 million for vouchers for non- elderly disabled families Fiscal Year 2008 – Funding remaining from previous NOFAs for Certain Developments and Designated Housing to be used for other non-elderly disabled families (approximately $10 million). HUD carved out $7.5 million (approximately 1,000) specifically for non-elderly disabled persons transitioning out of nursing homes or other care facilities.

5 NED Vouchers Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) was developed in partnership with staff from CMS Draft NOFA was published to solicit public comments to ensure the vouchers were distributed and administered in the most effective manner possible. Final NOFA took into consideration public comments as well as input from CMS staff. Technical Assistance was available to applicants through CMS TA provider.

6 Category 1 vouchers Awards announced on October 1, 2010 4,321 vouchers (approx. $33 million) awarded 46 Public Housing Agencies in 19 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico These vouchers enable non-elderly individuals with disabilities and their families to access affordable housing in a community that adequately meets their needs.

7 Category 2 Vouchers Awards announced on January 6, 2011 948 vouchers ($7.5 million) awarded 28 PHAs in 15 states These vouchers enable non-elderly persons with disabilities to transition out of nursing homes and other institutions into the community. Partnering service agencies will refer persons to the PHA and provide care/case management, as well as link these individuals to the necessary health and social services.

8 MFP/Partnering Agency For Category 2 vouchers, PHAs will partner with the MFP program or a state human service or Medicaid agency that carries out an institutional transitional program. 25 PHAs are in states that have MFP demonstration grants (12 states). Persons referred to the PHA by the MFP program are guaranteed to receive the needed health and social services to transition; however, the PHA was not required to partner with the MFP program.

9 Referrals The PHA’s primary source of referrals will likely be its partnering service agency/agencies. Individuals who are not referred by the partnering service agency may still be eligible, if they can show, with confirmation by an independent agency that routinely provides such services, that they will be provided the necessary supportive services.

10 How a Voucher Works Voucher specifies Family Obligations Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contract specifies Owner and PHA Obligations Lease specifies Tenant and Landlord Obligations Congress $$ HUD $ $

11 How a Voucher Works (cont.) In general, the family contributes 30% of its monthly adjusted income towards the rent. The PHA provides the remainder of the rent amount through Housing Assistance Payments (HAP). The maximum subsidy is capped at a payment standard set by the PHA, based on an area-wide Fair Market Rent (FMR) determined by HUD.

12 Category 2 Lease-up Process Person is in a nursing home or institution Partnering agency refers person to the PHA Person applies for the HCV program waiting list PHA screens for eligibility (Income and local criteria determined by PHA) If eligible, PHA briefs person and issues the person a voucher to find a unit Person searches for a unit and submits a request for tenancy approval PHA performs inspection and approves unit Person signs lease agreement with landlord. PHA and landlord execute HAP Person may be required to provide security/utility deposits Person moves into unit Partnering agency provides care/case management and support services PHA performs reexaminations and unit/rent inspections annually Successful Transition

13 Role of PHA The PHA will be responsible for: Taking referrals from partnering agency of non-elderly persons with disabilities living in nursing homes or institutions Processing applications of referred persons Performing income eligibility and background screening Briefing the person/family on the program and their family obligations Issuing the person/family a voucher to find a unit

14 Role of PHA (cont.) Processing the Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) Performing Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and Rent Reasonableness inspections Preparing and executing Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract with Landlord Performing annual reexaminations and HQS inspections Maintaining ongoing list of referrals for turnover vouchers

15 Role of Partnering Agency The Partnering Service Agency will be responsible for: Making referrals to PHA of non-elderly persons with disabilities living in nursing homes or institutions Assisting person in HCV application process Assisting in housing search and move-in process Providing ongoing care/case management and support services

16 How to apply Persons/families interested in applying should contact the nearest PHA in their state that was awarded these vouchers. For Category 1, non-elderly persons with disabilities apply directly to the PHA and are selected from the waiting list. For Category 2, PHAs will connect interested individuals to their partnering service agency to be referred, or PHAs will need to confirm that the necessary supportive services will be provided in order for the individual to be determined eligible.

17 How to Have Success Maintain an Effective Partnership Ongoing communication Clear roles and responsibilities Mutual problem solving Understanding different cultures, rules, and demands/limitations within organizations Working toward the same goals Asking for help and/or support from Federal partners, and others when it is needed


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