1 Department of Medical Assistance Services Statewide Independent Living Conference 2015 Ramona Schaeffer Dana Hicks 1 Department of Medical Assistance Services Teaming Together for More Transitions

2 Department of Medical Assistance Services Opening Activity Going Home What things do you need? 2 Department of Medical Assistance Services

3 Department of Medical Assistance Services Opening Activity Going Home If you are missing items how would you obtain them? 3 Department of Medical Assistance Services

4 Department of Medical Assistance Services Transition Planning Transition Coordination Transition Services

5 Department of Medical Assistance Services But Centers for Independent Living ALREADY help individuals in communities!

6 Department of Medical Assistance Services How can DMAS work with CILs to Assist in moving more people to the community? Transition Coordination Transition Services

7 Department of Medical Assistance Services Qualifications for Transition Coordinators Employment: local government agency or private nonprofit At least 21years of age At least a Bachelor’s degree in human services, health care and relevant experience Pass Criminal Background Check

8 Department of Medical Assistance Services KSAs Knowledge of independent living, person-centered service planning, communications principles, principles of file documentation

9 Department of Medical Assistance Services KSAs Skills in negotiating, resources identification and coordination

10 Department of Medical Assistance Services KSAs Abilities in working independently and in a team, respecting and positively regarding individuals

11 Department of Medical Assistance Services What are the major Challenges ? Housing Process

12 Department of Medical Assistance Services Who Do I Contact? To Become a Provider –Go to the webpage for Provider Enrollment dmas.virginia.gov/wps/portal

13 Department of Medical Assistance Services How many of you have heard of the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program? What is the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program?

14 Department of Medical Assistance Services Support Bridge Provides transition support PRIOR to discharge

15 Department of Medical Assistance Services Will the end of MFP affect Providers? The last transition under MFP will be December 31, Transition Coordination and Transition Services WILL CONTINUE under the Waivers.

16 Department of Medical Assistance Services Why Initiate Transition Support Now? Through December 31, 2017, individuals can start receiving transition support PRIOR to discharge! Funds are used from the MFP Demonstration Grant!

17 Department of Medical Assistance Services Who Do I Contact? To ask Details Regarding MFP or Offering Transition Support DMAS MFP Staff Ramona Schaeffer, Program Supervisor Dana Hicks, Program Analyst Ivy Young, Community Integration Specialist

18 Department of Medical Assistance Services Contact Information Program Or Visit the MFP web page at Content_pgs/ltc-mfp.aspx

19 Department of Medical Assistance Services QUESTIONS and ANSWERS

20 Department of Medical Assistance Services Ramona Schaeffer MFP Program Supervisor