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Non-Waiver and Waiver Services
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SC Only Base PFDSW (Person/Family Direct Support Waiver) Consolidated Waiver
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Supports Coordinator (SC) will locate, coordinate and monitor needed services. Locating – helping finding community programs, medical professionals, etc. Coordination - helping the family navigate other service systems, such as the Medical Assistance system. Monitor – monitor health and safety.
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The Federal Government CMS – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services The Commonwealth of PA Both independently and in conjunction with CMS
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Person/Family Direct Support Waiver (PFDS/PFDSW) Consolidated Waiver
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Person/Family Direct Support Waiver Be age three and older Have a diagnosis of mental retardation Require active treatment Be recommended for an intermediate care facility level of care based on a medical evaluation Determined eligible for Medical Assistance (MA) $2,000 resource limit (does not apply to dependent children under age 21) Income limit 300% of the Federal Benefit Rate Individual cost limit of $30,000 per person per fiscal year (excluding supports coordination) Does not require Office of Developmental Programs licensed community residential services Consolidated Waiver Be age three and older Have a diagnosis of mental retardation Require active treatment Be recommended for an Intermediate Care Facility level of care based on a medical evaluation Determined eligible for Medical Assistance (MA) $2,000 resource limit (does not apply to dependent children under age 21) Income limit 300% of the Federal Benefit Rate
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Services provided by waiver are based on Need. Need is determined through the PUNS (Prioritization of Urgency of Needs for Services) PFDSW - all needs must be met under the $30,000 cap (not including Supports Coordination) *no residential services* Consolidated Waiver – no cap for services
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Supported Living LifeSharing Residential CLA *Waiver funded ICF/DD *State funded (Oversight by DOH)
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OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN MONEY OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP SKILLS Community Base Work Activity Center (WAC) pre-vocation Transitional Employment Programs (TEP)/Enclave Competitive Employment Adult Training Facilities (ATF)* Senior Centers Adult daycare Volunteering
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