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FAQ

What is Support Coordination?

Support Coordination Services are services that assistant participants in gaining access to needed services and supports, which includes but not limited to needed medical, social, educational, housing, employment, etc. Support Coordination is managed by a Support Coordinator assigned to each participant. The identified services are provided through a Service plan developed in accordance to the individual’s available budget as well as available resources though other sources such as local and state programs.

What are the responsibilities of a Support Coordinator?

The Support Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) with the participant, their family and other team members designated by the participant.

The Support Coordinator is also responsible for the ongoing monitoring of the provision of services included in the ISP.

What is the difference between the Community Care Program (formerly Community Care Waiver) and the Supports Program?

     Community Care Program            Supports Program
 .  Must meet ICF/                                  Intellectual Disabilities Level    of Care

·   Waiting List or                                  Emergency

·   Own/Family Home or                      Licensed Settings

·   3 Individual Budget                        Components

·   No Bump-Ups

·   Individual Supports

·  No Private Duty Nurse (PDN)

  • Meet Functional Criteria
  •  No Waiting List
  •  Own/Family Home, Unlicensed Settings
  • ·2 Individual Budget Components
  • ·Bump-Up available when needed
  • Community Based Supports
  • Private Duty Nurse (PDN) available