Chapter 7 Introduction to Medicaid, State Plans, 1915c Waivers – Purpose The purpose of the Home and Community Services (HCS) Division is to promote, plan, develop, and provide long-term care services responsive to the needs of adults with disabilities and the elderly with priority attention to low-income individuals and families. We help people with disabilities and their families obtain appropriate quality services to maximize independence, dignity, and quality of life. HCS programs are funded by Medicaid and/or state funds and administered by the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA). To be eligible for all programs, the applicant must meet the target population, functional, and financial criteria. This section will provide an overview of Medicaid, 1915c waivers, and the Medicaid State Plan. It will also introduce the core HCS programs that enable individuals to remain in or return to their own communities through the provision of coordinated, comprehensive and economical home & community-based services. Section Summary ? ? ? HCS/AAA only – What is Medicaid? Medicaid, XIX of the Social Security Act (SSA), is a needs-based entitlement program that provides medical assistance for certain individuals and families with low incomes and few resources. The Medicaid program became law in 1965 as a jointly funded, cooperative venture between the Federal and State governments to assist states in the provision of adequate medical care to eligible, needy persons.
Chapter 7 – Introduction to Medicaid, State Plans, 1915c Waivers Purpose The purpose of the Home and Community Services (HCS) Division is to promote, plan, develop, and provide long-term care services responsive to the needs of adults with disabilities and the elderly with priority attention to low-income individuals and families. We help people with disabilities and their families obtain appropriate quality services to maximize independence, dignity, and quality of life. HCS programs are funded by Medicaid and/or state funds and administered by the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA). To be eligible for all programs, the applicant must meet the target population, functional, and financial criteria. This section will provide an overview of Medicaid, 1915c waivers, and the Medicaid State Plan. It will also introduce the core HCS programs that enable individuals to remain in or return to their own communities through the provision of coordinated, comprehensive and economical home & community-based services. Section Summary ? ? ? – HCS/AAA only What is Medicaid? Medicaid, XIX of the Social Security Act (SSA), is a needs-based entitlement program that provides medical assistance for certain individuals and families with low incomes and few resources. The Medicaid program became law in 1965 as a jointly funded, cooperative venture between the Federal and State governments to assist states in the provision of adequate medical care to eligible, needy persons.
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