Community First Choice (CFC) Recursos para el proceso de solicitud del programa Community First Choice CFC. ¿Usted o un ser querido vive en la comunidad y necesita ayuda para permanecer allí? La Ley de Atención Médica Asequible creó un servicio opcional del Plan Estatal que permitirá a las personas elegibles acceder a Atención de Asistente Personal (PCA) y otros servicios y apoyos a través de la autodirección. Esto se llama Community First Choice (CFC). Haga clic en el botón a continuación para enviar una solicitud en línea para CFC. Para obtener ayuda o para completar una solicitud por teléfono: marque 2-1-1 entre las 8:30 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m. de lunes a viernes; elija la opción 3 SERVICIOS DE ATENCIÓN MÉDICA A DOMICILIO DE CONNECTICUT To complete an application by phone: please dial 2-1-1 between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday - Choose Option 3 What is Community First Choice? Community First Choice (CFC) is a new program in Connecticut offered to active Medicaid members as part of the Affordable Care Act. This program allows individuals to receive support and services in their homes. These services can include—but are not limited to—help to prepare meals and do household chores, and assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, transferring, etc.). Educational services will be available to help you increase your independence, and learn how to manage your in-home staff. Who is eligible? CFC is open to any Medicaid member that can self-direct services and meets the Institutional Level of Care. Institutional Level of Care means you would likely need to be in an institution, such as a nursing home if you did not have a home and community-based services. This program allows an eligible person to have care and support in their home. What is self-direction? Can I have help with my self-direction? Self-direction is when you, or someone you appoint, make the decisions regarding your care and services. You have control over what services you want in the home, and you have the responsibility of managing those services. Self-direction promotes personal choice and control during a person-centered planning process. If you have a Conservator or someone acting with Power of Attorney (POA), they can help you self-direct. Whom can I hire? If you enroll in CFC, you will be able to hire from a pool of qualified staff. You can hire certain family members and friends. You will set the hiring requirements for each of your staff. Can I hire any family members? In most cases, yes! There are some exclusions, which you can discuss with the Care Manager assigned to you. Will criminal background checks be completed? Yes, the State of CT is committed to allowing you to choose whom you hire. We also want that to be a well-informed choice. You will receive background check information on all staff you want to hire. Where can I get care? Care is provided in your home. You can also use staff to go out for community activities, doctor’s appointments, and errands. How does this affect me if I am currently on a waiver? Any individuals currently on a waiver will remain on that waiver. If you use self-directed Personal Care Assistants (PCA) on your waiver, you will automatically become a CFC participant for the covered services. Additional information will be provided by your Waiver Care Manager. How does this affect me if I am on the PCA Waiver waitlist? If you are on the PCA waitlist and are active on Medicaid, you can apply for CFC.

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La atención médica domiciliaria es una solución rentable para muchas personas mayores y sus familias, ya que les permite permanecer en la comodidad de su hogar mientras reciben la atención que necesitan. Sin embargo, el costo de la atención médica domiciliaria puede variar según varios factores, incluido el tipo de atención requerida, la ubicación del servicio y la agencia que brinda la atención. La atención domiciliaria para las personas mayores suele incluir asistencia con las actividades de la vida diaria, como bañarse, vestirse y preparar las comidas. Los cuidadores de personas mayores también pueden proporcionar transporte, administración de medicamentos y compañía. El costo de estos servicios puede variar: algunas agencias cobran una tarifa por hora, mientras que otras pueden ofrecer una tarifa fija o un precio por paquete. El costo del asistente de atención médica domiciliaria puede oscilar entre $ 18 y $ 24 por hora, según la ubicación y la agencia. Algunos servicios de atención domiciliaria pueden incluir costos adicionales por cosas como alquiler de equipos o administración de medicamentos. Las agencias de atención médica domiciliaria también cobran una tarifa por sus servicios, que puede oscilar entre $ 18 y $ 24 por hora. Este costo puede variar dependiendo de la agencia y los servicios que brindan. ¿Cuánto cuesta la atención domiciliaria? El costo de la atención domiciliaria puede variar según los servicios requeridos y la ubicación del servicio, pero normalmente oscila entre $ 18 y $ 24 por hora. ¿Cuánto cuesta un asistente de salud en el hogar? El costo de un asistente de atención médica domiciliaria puede variar según la ubicación y la agencia, pero generalmente oscila entre $ 18 y $ 24 por hora. Las personas que buscan asistencia en el hogar y son residentes de Connecticut también pueden consultar el Programa de atención domiciliaria para personas mayores de CT. El programa brinda servicios de atención domiciliaria, como cuidado personal, servicios de ama de casa y atención de relevo. También incluyen servicios de enfermería y terapia, así como equipos y suministros médicos. Para ser elegible para el Programa CT Homecare, las personas deben cumplir con ciertos criterios de elegibilidad médicos y financieros. En conclusión, el costo de la atención médica domiciliaria puede variar dependiendo de varios factores, incluido el tipo de atención requerida, la ubicación del servicio y la agencia que brinda la atención. El costo del asistente de atención médica domiciliaria puede oscilar entre $ 18 y $ 24 por hora, y las agencias de atención médica domiciliaria también cobran una tarifa por sus servicios. El programa CT Homecare para personas mayores es un programa financiado por el estado para residentes de Connecticut que brinda servicios de atención domiciliaria y está sujeto a ciertos criterios de elegibilidad médicos y financieros. Siempre es una buena idea comparar costos y servicios de diferentes agencias y programas para encontrar la mejor opción para su ser querido anciano.

CUIDADORES FAMILIARES Recuperación de una lesión cerebral por TBI Family love and compassion can play an essential role in the recovery and rehabilitation of a loved one who has suffered a brain injury. The support and care provided by family members can be critical in helping the person to cope with the physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges that can result from a brain injury. In the case of a family member who has suffered a brain injury, the role of love and compassion is crucial. It is essential to approach the individual with patience, understanding, and empathy. For example, communication with the individual may be affected. In such cases, being patient and finding new ways to communicate is vital. It is also essential to be aware of the emotional needs of the individual and to provide support and encouragement as they work to rebuild their lives. In terms of practical support, family members can assist with transportation to medical appointments, help with activities of daily living and provide emotional support. Also, some family members may take on more responsibilities and become the caretaker, this can be physically and emotionally taxing and it is important for the family and the caretaker to find ways to cope with stress and take care of themselves as well. Additionally, Family can play a big role in advocating and helping the individual navigate the healthcare system and access to different treatments, therapy and support groups. In short, Family love and compassion can be a crucial factor in the recovery and rehabilitation of a loved one who has suffered a brain injury. The emotional and practical support provided by family members can be essential in helping the individual to cope with the challenges of a brain injury and rebuild their lives.

Housing Assistance - Rental Assistance Program (RAP) What are RAP certificates? The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) is the major state-supported program for assisting very low-income families to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Participants find their own housing, including apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes. The participant is free to choose any private rental housing that meets the requirements of the program, as described below. RAP certificates are funded through the Department of Social Services (DSS) and are administered statewide by DSS and its agent, J. D’Amelia & Associates (JDA). JDA subcontracts the operation of RAP to six local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and one Community Action Agency in the state. A family that is issued a RAP certificate is responsible for finding a suitable housing unit of the family's choice where the owner agrees to rent under the program. This unit may include the family's present residence. Rental units must meet minimum standards of quality and safety as defined by the State of Connecticut, which has adopted the federal Housing Quality Standards (HQS) as established by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A housing subsidy is paid by JDA directly to the landlord on behalf of the participating family. The family pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program. Who is eligible? Eligibility for a RAP certificate is determined based on the household's annual gross income and the state's definition of a family. Participation is limited to U. S. citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status. In general, the family's income may not exceed 50 percent of the annual median income (AMI) for the county or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live. Connecticut has adopted the AMI levels published by HUD. These levels vary by location throughout the state. During the application process, information on family composition, income, and assets is collected by the PHA. The PHA verifies this information and uses it to determine the family's eligibility and the amount of their housing assistance payment. If the PHA determines that a family is eligible, the PHA will place the family on a waiting list, unless it is able to assist them immediately. Once a family is chosen from the waiting list, the PHA will contact them and issue them a certificate. How does a family apply? The Department of Social Services will re-open the waiting list to accept applications when most people on the waiting list have been served. When the list is about to be opened, a notice and pre-application form will be placed in local newspapers as well as on the DSS web-site. The waitlist is currently closed. The waiting list / What is it and how does it affect me? Because the demand for housing assistance always exceeds the limited funds available, long waiting periods are common. For example, DSS closes the waiting list when more families are on the list than can be assisted in the near future. RAP Certificates - How do they function? The Rental Assistance Program leaves the choice of housing to the individual family. A very low-income family selected by JDA to participate is encouraged to consider several housing choices to secure the best housing for its needs. A certificate holder is advised of the unit size for which their family is eligible, based on family size and composition. The housing unit selected by the family must meet an acceptable level of quality and safety before the PHA can approve the unit. When the certificate holder finds a unit that she or he wishes to occupy and reaches an agreement with the landlord over the rental agreement terms, the PHA must inspect the dwelling and determine that it meets housing quality standards. The PHA determines a maximum allowable rent (MAR). The MAR is the amount generally needed to rent a moderately-priced dwelling unit in the local housing market. The MAR is used to calculate the amount of housing assistance a family may receive. The MAR does not limit the amount of rent a landlord may charge, but it does limit the amount of rent a tenant may pay. A family receiving a certificate can select a unit with a rent that does not exceed the MAR. The rent subsidy The PHA calculates the maximum amount of housing assistance that a family may receive. A family pays 40 percent of its monthly income on rent and utilities, while elderly and disabled families pay 30 percent of their monthly income. Can a family move and continue to receive housing choice voucher assistance? A family's housing needs change over time with changes in family size, job locations, and for other reasons. RAP is designed to allow families to move without the loss of housing assistance. Moves are allowed as long as the family notifies the PHA ahead of time, terminates its existing rental agreement within the rental agreement requirements, and finds acceptable alternate housing. Under RAP, new certificate-holders may choose a unit anywhere in Connecticut. Roles - the tenant, the landlord, the housing agency, and DSS Once a PHA approves an eligible family's housing unit, the family and the landlord sign a rental agreement. At the same time, the landlord and the PHA sign a housing assistance payments (HAP) contract that runs for the same term as the rental agreement. This means that everyone, the tenant, the landlord and the PHA, has duties and tasks under the RAP. Those duties and tasks are: • Tenant's Obligations: When a family selects a housing unit, and the PHA approves the unit and rental agreement, the family signs a rental agreement with the landlord for at least one year. The tenant may be required to pay a security deposit to the landlord. RAP does not pay security deposits. After the first year, the landlord may initiate a new rental agreement or allow the family to remain in the unit on a month-to-month basis. When the family is settled in a new home, the family is expected to comply with the rental agreement and the RAP requirements, pay its share of rent on time, maintain the unit in good condition, and notify the PHA of any changes in the household income or family composition. • Landlord's Obligations: The role of the landlord in the RAP is to provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing to a tenant at a reasonable rent. The dwelling unit must pass the program's Housing Quality Standards and be maintained up to those standards as long as the owner receives housing assistance payments. In addition, the landlord is expected to provide the services agreed to as part of the rental agreement signed with the tenant and the contract signed with the PHA. • PHA’s Obligations: The PHA administers the program locally. The PHA provides a family with housing assistance that enables the family to find suitable housing. The PHA also enters into a contract with the landlord to provide housing assistance payments on behalf of the family. If the landlord fails to meet the owner's obligations under the rental agreement, the PHA has the right to terminate assistance payments. The PHA must re-examine the family's income and composition at least annually and must inspect each unit at least annually to ensure that it meets minimum Housing Quality Standards. • DSS's Role: DSS contracts with John D'Amelia & Associates, LLC to administer the Rental Assistance Program for the state. DSS also develops policies, procedures and regulations, provides technical assistance to JDA and its subcontractors provides due process administrative hearing rights to program participants and monitor the administration of the program to ensure that program rules are followed properly.

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