1. AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTERS/ NO WRONG DOOR SYSTEM (ADRC/NWD)
CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS
February 27, 2017

2. California Department of Aging
Agenda
Overview of ADRC/NWD
Status of ADRCs
Funding
Legislation
California Department of Aging

3. California Department of Aging
Background
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) initiative began in 2003 as a collaborative effort led by the Administration on Aging (now a part of the Administration for Community Living) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
California Department of Aging

4. California Department of Aging
Vision of the ADRC
ADRC was a “system change” initiative to help state agencies and providers work together to make it easier for consumers to access services and supports
Provide consumers with visible and trusted sources of information and person centered counseling
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5. Vision of the ADRC (Continued)
3. Create a person-centered, community-based environment that promotes independence and dignity for individuals
4. Provide resources and services that support the
needs of family caregivers
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6. California Department of Aging
What is an ADRC?
Partnership between Area Agency on Aging, Centers for Independent Living, and other local agencies working together to streamline access to services and support options for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers. They provide the following core services:
Enhanced Information and Assistance
Person-Centered Counseling
Short-Term Service Coordination
Care Transitions
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7. California Department of Aging
Evolution of ADRCs
2003: 12 states, 8 sites
2004: 24 states, 42 sites
2005: Money Follows the Person
2007: 43 states, 147 sites
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8. Evolution of ADRCs (Continued)
2009:Veteran Directed, Home and Community Based Services
states, 300 sites
Affordable Care Act allocated $50 Million to support
ADRCs
2015: ACL/CMS/VHA NWD System
54 states and territories, 530 sites
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9. California Department of Aging
California ADRCs
Seven designated ADRCs in the following counties:
Alameda Nevada
Orange Riverside
San Diego San Francisco
Ventura
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10. Developing ADRC Partnerships
Marin Monterey Bay Placer Yolo Yuba-Sutter
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11. California Department of Aging
ADRC Funding
Veteran Directed-Home & Community Based Services Medi-Cal Older American Act Managed Care Organizations Private Grants Private Pay
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12. California Department of Aging
Legislation
The 2006 Reauthorized Older Americans Act included ADRC language in some sections (Section 102, 202, 305, 422) with no appropriation
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13. Legislation (Continued)
On December 1, 2015, VA adopted federal
regulations to expand the list of eligible providers under
the Veteran Choice Program
Under the new regulations, VA can purchase services
from the Aging & Disability Network using VA Provider
Agreements with the following:
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs),
Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)
Centers for Independent Living (CILs)
State Units on Aging (SUAs)
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14. Legislation (Continued)
The link below will take you to the federal register notice:
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15. California Department of Aging
Closing
So What’s Next?
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