DISTRICT I VOUCHER GUIDELINES/BACKGROUND AND PHILOSOPHY
In 1992, in response to requests from families to develop a voucher
system, the Division of Developmental Disabilities implemented a pilot
project. From what was learned during the implementation of this
project, with modifications and system refinements, the Voucher
Program continues to be a viable option for families.
The Voucher Program is based on the following assumptions:
1. Fostering family empowerment, choice and decision
making in acquiring services leads to improved
quality and efficiency.
2. Strengthening families with the least amount of
governmental intrusion possible provides the best
opportunities for people with disabilities.
The Voucher Program is a consumer driven means of accessing authorized
services regardless of funding sources.
General Information:
1. Services available on the Voucher are: Attendant Care (ATC),
Habilitation (HAH),
Housekeeping (HSK), and
Respite (RSP).
(Nursing Respite is
not included)
2.With the Voucher Program, the District authorizes the family to
receive the services instead of authorizing a specific provider to
provide the services. A generic authorization provider number is
used which allows the family to select certified, contracted
providers (agency or independent) without getting additional
specific authorizations from the Case Manager.
3.One of the greatest values of the Voucher is the flexibility of
authorizations. Families can utilize both service agencies and/or
independent providers.
4.The District will supply a Provider Directory listing of both the
certified independent providers that choose to be listed and
contracted agencies that are certified.
5.There are Resource Coordinators assigned to the West, Central and
East areas who will assist the families, Support Coordinators (Case Managers) and providers with all aspects of the voucher
process.
The District does not actively recruit and train independent
providers nor participate in scheduling; however, independent
providers may access regularly scheduled classes offered by the
District on a space-available basis.
At this time, independent providers are paid once a month. They
are responsible for paying their own taxes. Social Security,
Unemployment Insurance and Workman ' s Compensation.
The Voucher Program is available to all persons with authorized
voucher-type services (i.e., ATC, HAH, RSP, etc.) in the DDD
system, regardless of funding eligibility (Title XIX or DD-only).
Families interested in participating in the Voucher Program should
contact their Support Coordinators (Case Managers).
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