Guest guest Posted December 6, 1999 Report Share Posted December 6, 1999 > > Just a quick question about the religionist waiver. > Does it include all shots / vacc. or do you pick and > choose?? > > just wondering. From what I've read it's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 1999 Report Share Posted December 7, 1999 All shots. Bottome line Religious waiver for vaccines means that you do not approve of anything unnatural entering your body. So, this would be for all vaccines. << list, Just a quick question about the religionist waiver. Does it include all shots / vacc. or do you pick and choose?? just wondering. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 Kathy, if you notorize at the bank you use, it's usually free. Other's will charge maybe $5 or 10. Sherri waiver Wow I have got this easy. I can actually say " for personal reasons... " DD has her nine month check up on the 20th. I plan to do it before then. I also have WIC coming up this month. Not sure they have ever asked me or not. Not that it matters. How much does it cost to notorize? (yes that is spelled wrong) Another question. That funny looking S and the c. How do I word that? If it was just a number I would get it or does that matter? Kathy 3. Moral, philosophical or personal reasons. The parent states in writing a sincere religious belief which is contrary to the immunization requirement of this subchapter or an opposition to the immunization for moral, philosophical or other personal reasons. [1983, c. 661, § 8 (new).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 Kathy- It should only cost a couple of dollars. Maybe 4. Try going to a currency exchange to get it notorized. (I can't spell eaither lol) Kayte How much does it cost to notorize? (yes that is spelled wrong) Kathy 3. Moral, philosophical or personal reasons. The parent states in writing a sincere religious belief which is contrary to the immunization requirement of this subchapter or an opposition to the immunization for moral, philosophical or other personal reasons. [1983, c. 661, § 8 (new).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 To have something notarized in NY state shouldn't cost more than a quarter...it is the law here for a notarary, though I have heard some do charge a buck or 2. Jody _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 I think the Title IX and the medical waiver are basically the same thing, just different names for different states. Also, it seems to me that different states have different requirements and can offer different services. In our state, you need to be at least 6 months delayed. It is NOT based on the parents income but it IS based on the child's income so it you can only have a certain amount of $$ in the child's name. They reassess it every year to see if the child still qualifies. It provides medical insurance, which we use as our secondary ins. Our primary ins denies us for Speech therapy so we get it through the Title IX. IT also pays for another set of glasses. I would certainly talk to your state case worker and check into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 I think the Title IX and the medical waiver are basically the same thing, just different names for different states. Also, it seems to me that different states have different requirements and can offer different services. In our state, you need to be at least 6 months delayed. It is NOT based on the parents income but it IS based on the child's income so it you can only have a certain amount of $$ in the child's name. They reassess it every year to see if the child still qualifies. It provides medical insurance, which we use as our secondary ins. Our primary ins denies us for Speech therapy so we get it through the Title IX. IT also pays for another set of glasses. I would certainly talk to your state case worker and check into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 I think the Title IX and the medical waiver are basically the same thing, just different names for different states. Also, it seems to me that different states have different requirements and can offer different services. In our state, you need to be at least 6 months delayed. It is NOT based on the parents income but it IS based on the child's income so it you can only have a certain amount of $$ in the child's name. They reassess it every year to see if the child still qualifies. It provides medical insurance, which we use as our secondary ins. Our primary ins denies us for Speech therapy so we get it through the Title IX. IT also pays for another set of glasses. I would certainly talk to your state case worker and check into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 I think the Title IX and the medical waiver are basically the same thing, just different names for different states. Also, it seems to me that different states have different requirements and can offer different services. In our state, you need to be at least 6 months delayed. It is NOT based on the parents income but it IS based on the child's income so it you can only have a certain amount of $$ in the child's name. They reassess it every year to see if the child still qualifies. It provides medical insurance, which we use as our secondary ins. Our primary ins denies us for Speech therapy so we get it through the Title IX. IT also pays for another set of glasses. I would certainly talk to your state case worker and check into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 I meant to say that I was in WV. Waiver > Can anyone tell me anything about the Waiver program? Has anyone heard of it? I've had 2 parents tell me in the last month that I should sign Caty up for it. They told me it wasn't based on parents income.....I thought maybe someone had heard of it because one of the ladies said it was a federal program. Do you think they are talking about the title IX thing? (sorry, can't think of that correct verbage) > > mom to Caty 11 DS > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 I meant to say that I was in WV. Waiver > Can anyone tell me anything about the Waiver program? Has anyone heard of it? I've had 2 parents tell me in the last month that I should sign Caty up for it. They told me it wasn't based on parents income.....I thought maybe someone had heard of it because one of the ladies said it was a federal program. Do you think they are talking about the title IX thing? (sorry, can't think of that correct verbage) > > mom to Caty 11 DS > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 Ok..got your email right after I posted. You should sign Caty up on the wait list (I am assuming WV still has wait lists). It is based on her income only. When submitting a waiver packet, there are many DD forms required for the case manager to file out...also a medical exam and a psychological. They will also want her IEP. This can help pay for respite, behavior management, etc. I think parents still get paid to provide some services to their child. A ISP will be developed and service needs documented. The case manager will figure out the costs to see if it's less than what an ICF/MR placement would costs. Several years ago it was 5,700/month. I had two clients whose cost exceeded that and they still got waiver. There is an aggregate cost and an actual per individual cost. The packet is then submitted to the state for approval. One of my biggest beefs years ago was that a psychiatrist with no experience in the DD or pediatriac population use to approve or disapprove. I'd ask to review the packet before it was submitted. I had one client who kept being denied until I got his case. The psychologist had his date of TBI wrong and that was easily corrected. He was then denied for another reason, but we won on appeal. There is a push to provide more waiver " slots " due to the Olmstead Act. The law does have some language that is not clear and VA is playing games due to the vagueness of the language. Everyone on this list should ask for waiver if they live in the US. If your casemanager says it's not needed at this time, insist on applying. Get an advocate if you have to. Meanwhile, you should be able to get TEFRA..now named something else. The required paperwork includes some of the waiver paperwork. Not all states have that program--it's an option. Waiver should pay for all the OT, ST and PT if needed above what is provided in the schools. If you have a medicaid card for your child and a primary insurance, you should not have to pay any deductables. I still have some questions about VA's waiver. Hope this helps. > Can anyone tell me anything about the Waiver program? Has anyone heard of it? I've had 2 parents tell me in the last month that I should sign Caty up for it. They told me it wasn't based on parents income.....I thought maybe someone had heard of it because one of the ladies said it was a federal program. Do you think they are talking about the title IX thing? (sorry, can't think of that correct verbage) > > mom to Caty 11 DS > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 Ok..got your email right after I posted. You should sign Caty up on the wait list (I am assuming WV still has wait lists). It is based on her income only. When submitting a waiver packet, there are many DD forms required for the case manager to file out...also a medical exam and a psychological. They will also want her IEP. This can help pay for respite, behavior management, etc. I think parents still get paid to provide some services to their child. A ISP will be developed and service needs documented. The case manager will figure out the costs to see if it's less than what an ICF/MR placement would costs. Several years ago it was 5,700/month. I had two clients whose cost exceeded that and they still got waiver. There is an aggregate cost and an actual per individual cost. The packet is then submitted to the state for approval. One of my biggest beefs years ago was that a psychiatrist with no experience in the DD or pediatriac population use to approve or disapprove. I'd ask to review the packet before it was submitted. I had one client who kept being denied until I got his case. The psychologist had his date of TBI wrong and that was easily corrected. He was then denied for another reason, but we won on appeal. There is a push to provide more waiver " slots " due to the Olmstead Act. The law does have some language that is not clear and VA is playing games due to the vagueness of the language. Everyone on this list should ask for waiver if they live in the US. If your casemanager says it's not needed at this time, insist on applying. Get an advocate if you have to. Meanwhile, you should be able to get TEFRA..now named something else. The required paperwork includes some of the waiver paperwork. Not all states have that program--it's an option. Waiver should pay for all the OT, ST and PT if needed above what is provided in the schools. If you have a medicaid card for your child and a primary insurance, you should not have to pay any deductables. I still have some questions about VA's waiver. Hope this helps. > Can anyone tell me anything about the Waiver program? Has anyone heard of it? I've had 2 parents tell me in the last month that I should sign Caty up for it. They told me it wasn't based on parents income.....I thought maybe someone had heard of it because one of the ladies said it was a federal program. Do you think they are talking about the title IX thing? (sorry, can't think of that correct verbage) > > mom to Caty 11 DS > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 Wow, I should have just ask you ..... is it any age? I have friends with kids with DS ...one is 3yr and one is 4 months. They should apply also? Re: Waiver > Ok..got your email right after I posted. You should sign Caty up on the > wait list (I am assuming WV still has wait lists). It is based on her > income only. When submitting a waiver packet, there are many DD forms > required for the case manager to file out...also a medical exam and a > psychological. They will also want her IEP. This can help pay for respite, > behavior management, etc. I think parents still get paid to provide some > services to their child. A ISP will be developed and service needs > documented. The case manager will figure out the costs to see if it's less > than what an ICF/MR placement would costs. Several years ago it was > 5,700/month. I had two clients whose cost exceeded that and they still got > waiver. There is an aggregate cost and an actual per individual cost. The > packet is then submitted to the state for approval. One of my biggest beefs > years ago was that a psychiatrist with no experience in the DD or pediatriac > population use to approve or disapprove. I'd ask to review the packet > before it was submitted. I had one client who kept being denied until I got > his case. The psychologist had his date of TBI wrong and that was easily > corrected. He was then denied for another reason, but we won on appeal. > > There is a push to provide more waiver " slots " due to the Olmstead Act. The > law does have some language that is not clear and VA is playing games due to > the vagueness of the language. > > Everyone on this list should ask for waiver if they live in the US. If your > casemanager says it's not needed at this time, insist on applying. Get an > advocate if you have to. > > Meanwhile, you should be able to get TEFRA..now named something else. The > required paperwork includes some of the waiver paperwork. Not all states > have that program--it's an option. > > Waiver should pay for all the OT, ST and PT if needed above what is provided > in the schools. If you have a medicaid card for your child and a primary > insurance, you should not have to pay any deductables. > > I still have some questions about VA's waiver. > > Hope this helps. > > > > > Can anyone tell me anything about the Waiver program? Has anyone heard of > it? I've had 2 parents tell me in the last month that I should sign Caty up > for it. They told me it wasn't based on parents income.....I thought maybe > someone had heard of it because one of the ladies said it was a federal > program. Do you think they are talking about the title IX thing? (sorry, > can't think of that correct verbage) > > > > mom to Caty 11 DS > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 Wow, I should have just ask you ..... is it any age? I have friends with kids with DS ...one is 3yr and one is 4 months. They should apply also? Re: Waiver > Ok..got your email right after I posted. You should sign Caty up on the > wait list (I am assuming WV still has wait lists). It is based on her > income only. When submitting a waiver packet, there are many DD forms > required for the case manager to file out...also a medical exam and a > psychological. They will also want her IEP. This can help pay for respite, > behavior management, etc. I think parents still get paid to provide some > services to their child. A ISP will be developed and service needs > documented. The case manager will figure out the costs to see if it's less > than what an ICF/MR placement would costs. Several years ago it was > 5,700/month. I had two clients whose cost exceeded that and they still got > waiver. There is an aggregate cost and an actual per individual cost. The > packet is then submitted to the state for approval. One of my biggest beefs > years ago was that a psychiatrist with no experience in the DD or pediatriac > population use to approve or disapprove. I'd ask to review the packet > before it was submitted. I had one client who kept being denied until I got > his case. The psychologist had his date of TBI wrong and that was easily > corrected. He was then denied for another reason, but we won on appeal. > > There is a push to provide more waiver " slots " due to the Olmstead Act. The > law does have some language that is not clear and VA is playing games due to > the vagueness of the language. > > Everyone on this list should ask for waiver if they live in the US. If your > casemanager says it's not needed at this time, insist on applying. Get an > advocate if you have to. > > Meanwhile, you should be able to get TEFRA..now named something else. The > required paperwork includes some of the waiver paperwork. Not all states > have that program--it's an option. > > Waiver should pay for all the OT, ST and PT if needed above what is provided > in the schools. If you have a medicaid card for your child and a primary > insurance, you should not have to pay any deductables. > > I still have some questions about VA's waiver. > > Hope this helps. > > > > > Can anyone tell me anything about the Waiver program? Has anyone heard of > it? I've had 2 parents tell me in the last month that I should sign Caty up > for it. They told me it wasn't based on parents income.....I thought maybe > someone had heard of it because one of the ladies said it was a federal > program. Do you think they are talking about the title IX thing? (sorry, > can't think of that correct verbage) > > > > mom to Caty 11 DS > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 > Wow, I should have just ask you ..... > is it any age? I have friends with kids with DS ...one is 3yr and one is 4 > months. They should apply also? > Yes, they should apply. Waiver can begin (theoretically) at birth. I don't know what the wait list is like, but it could be years before a slot is given to an individual. They way it use to work is that each behavioral health system (ie Summit Center that served 5 counties) would get X number of waiver slots per year. Priority would be given to those individuals who were being deinstitutionalized. For emergency needs (an elderly parent dies), additional slots banked by the state (from left overs from another region) can be used. Then the committee would go down the wait list and allot the slots to those on the waiting lists. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 > Wow, I should have just ask you ..... > is it any age? I have friends with kids with DS ...one is 3yr and one is 4 > months. They should apply also? > Yes, they should apply. Waiver can begin (theoretically) at birth. I don't know what the wait list is like, but it could be years before a slot is given to an individual. They way it use to work is that each behavioral health system (ie Summit Center that served 5 counties) would get X number of waiver slots per year. Priority would be given to those individuals who were being deinstitutionalized. For emergency needs (an elderly parent dies), additional slots banked by the state (from left overs from another region) can be used. Then the committee would go down the wait list and allot the slots to those on the waiting lists. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2001 Report Share Posted November 16, 2001 In a message dated 11/15/2001 10:38:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, cindysue@... writes: << Waiver should pay for all the OT, ST and PT if needed above what is provided in the schools. If you have a medicaid card for your child and a primary insurance, you should not have to pay any deductable >> No, in VA, it will not pay for anything DMAS deems another agency is responsible for, including schools. If your child needs more than school is providing on IEP, DMAS will normally tell you to convene an IEP meeting and request more services! ;-) In VA, we have six waivers. All children under 6 are served by the MR waiver, regardless of their disability. The MR waiver has the longest waiting list (wait lists are allowed but they are suppose to move at a " reasonable " pace ..haha!) The MR waiver offers the following services to those who qualify as someone who would ordinarily require institutionalization. The services are Companion Services (Agency directed), Companion Services (Consumer directed), Assistive Technology (for communication and they will expect schools to pay for this for children) CD-PAS attendant Care, Case Management/Support Coordination, Crisis Stabilization, Day Support, Environmental Modifcations, Skilled Nursing Services, Personal Care/Assistance Services, Pre-vocational services, Residential Supports, Respite Care (Agency Directed), Respite Care (Consumer Directed), Supported Employment, and Therrapeutic Consultation. The financial thresholds for Waivers in VA are this: 300% of SSI payment limit for one person ($1,590 per month), $2,000.00 resource limit, Parental income does not count, regardless of child's age. Cheryl in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2001 Report Share Posted November 16, 2001 In a message dated 11/15/2001 10:38:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, cindysue@... writes: << Waiver should pay for all the OT, ST and PT if needed above what is provided in the schools. If you have a medicaid card for your child and a primary insurance, you should not have to pay any deductable >> No, in VA, it will not pay for anything DMAS deems another agency is responsible for, including schools. If your child needs more than school is providing on IEP, DMAS will normally tell you to convene an IEP meeting and request more services! ;-) In VA, we have six waivers. All children under 6 are served by the MR waiver, regardless of their disability. The MR waiver has the longest waiting list (wait lists are allowed but they are suppose to move at a " reasonable " pace ..haha!) The MR waiver offers the following services to those who qualify as someone who would ordinarily require institutionalization. The services are Companion Services (Agency directed), Companion Services (Consumer directed), Assistive Technology (for communication and they will expect schools to pay for this for children) CD-PAS attendant Care, Case Management/Support Coordination, Crisis Stabilization, Day Support, Environmental Modifcations, Skilled Nursing Services, Personal Care/Assistance Services, Pre-vocational services, Residential Supports, Respite Care (Agency Directed), Respite Care (Consumer Directed), Supported Employment, and Therrapeutic Consultation. The financial thresholds for Waivers in VA are this: 300% of SSI payment limit for one person ($1,590 per month), $2,000.00 resource limit, Parental income does not count, regardless of child's age. Cheryl in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2001 Report Share Posted November 16, 2001 Gail, I joined that egroup trying to see what it was, but didn't receive more than a couple messages. I think I'll go back and make sure I'm really subscribed. Thanks for the info. SOmeone told me to go to Northwoods....but it's really Wellspring? I'm assuming that Caty will be tested and evaluated alot? Re: Waiver > Hi all, > > Things have changed a lot with Title XIX (MR/DD) waiver since you lived > here . There was a lawsuit over the waiting lists and delays. I was > set to testify when WVDHHR settled. > > There are now specific timelines when things have to be done. All the > Waiver provider does (and it doesn't have to be a Behavioral Health > Center anymore - the Feds said there has to be a choice of providers > available) is gather the materials and evaluations for the packet and > send it to ton. The decisions are made in ton and > notifications are sent from there also. Many more waiver slots were made > available and there is a set schedule to open more slots. > > All that said, things still don't work real smooth given we're dealing > with bureaucracy. > > We have a real good egroup going on waiver. There are lots of manuals > and regs posted online. It is open to anyone. : > WV_waiver_families > > However, is still not on Waiver. After fighting Westbrook for > over three years to get him services, the new regs started. Rather than > get tied in to a provider I absolutely do not want, I withdrew. I am > trying to get the ARC of on Co to provide services, but they need > to expand their Certificate of Need to my county. That process has been > streamlined also, but getting it to work is still hard. > > In the meantime, we receive services fromWellspring Family Services (in > New sville, !) through Medicaid managed care. What a blast of > fresh air it was walking through their front door. After asking > Westbrook for services and getting no where for three years, at > Wellspring they said, " What do want? Where do want it? How often do you > need it? When can we start? " > > Gail in WV > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2001 Report Share Posted November 16, 2001 Gail, I joined that egroup trying to see what it was, but didn't receive more than a couple messages. I think I'll go back and make sure I'm really subscribed. Thanks for the info. SOmeone told me to go to Northwoods....but it's really Wellspring? I'm assuming that Caty will be tested and evaluated alot? Re: Waiver > Hi all, > > Things have changed a lot with Title XIX (MR/DD) waiver since you lived > here . There was a lawsuit over the waiting lists and delays. I was > set to testify when WVDHHR settled. > > There are now specific timelines when things have to be done. All the > Waiver provider does (and it doesn't have to be a Behavioral Health > Center anymore - the Feds said there has to be a choice of providers > available) is gather the materials and evaluations for the packet and > send it to ton. The decisions are made in ton and > notifications are sent from there also. Many more waiver slots were made > available and there is a set schedule to open more slots. > > All that said, things still don't work real smooth given we're dealing > with bureaucracy. > > We have a real good egroup going on waiver. There are lots of manuals > and regs posted online. It is open to anyone. : > WV_waiver_families > > However, is still not on Waiver. After fighting Westbrook for > over three years to get him services, the new regs started. Rather than > get tied in to a provider I absolutely do not want, I withdrew. I am > trying to get the ARC of on Co to provide services, but they need > to expand their Certificate of Need to my county. That process has been > streamlined also, but getting it to work is still hard. > > In the meantime, we receive services fromWellspring Family Services (in > New sville, !) through Medicaid managed care. What a blast of > fresh air it was walking through their front door. After asking > Westbrook for services and getting no where for three years, at > Wellspring they said, " What do want? Where do want it? How often do you > need it? When can we start? " > > Gail in WV > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2001 Report Share Posted November 16, 2001 Hi all, Things have changed a lot with Title XIX (MR/DD) waiver since you lived here . There was a lawsuit over the waiting lists and delays. I was set to testify when WVDHHR settled. There are now specific timelines when things have to be done. All the Waiver provider does (and it doesn't have to be a Behavioral Health Center anymore - the Feds said there has to be a choice of providers available) is gather the materials and evaluations for the packet and send it to ton. The decisions are made in ton and notifications are sent from there also. Many more waiver slots were made available and there is a set schedule to open more slots. All that said, things still don't work real smooth given we're dealing with bureaucracy. We have a real good egroup going on waiver. There are lots of manuals and regs posted online. It is open to anyone. : WV_waiver_families However, is still not on Waiver. After fighting Westbrook for over three years to get him services, the new regs started. Rather than get tied in to a provider I absolutely do not want, I withdrew. I am trying to get the ARC of on Co to provide services, but they need to expand their Certificate of Need to my county. That process has been streamlined also, but getting it to work is still hard. In the meantime, we receive services fromWellspring Family Services (in New sville, !) through Medicaid managed care. What a blast of fresh air it was walking through their front door. After asking Westbrook for services and getting no where for three years, at Wellspring they said, " What do want? Where do want it? How often do you need it? When can we start? " Gail in WV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2001 Report Share Posted November 16, 2001 Hi all, Things have changed a lot with Title XIX (MR/DD) waiver since you lived here . There was a lawsuit over the waiting lists and delays. I was set to testify when WVDHHR settled. There are now specific timelines when things have to be done. All the Waiver provider does (and it doesn't have to be a Behavioral Health Center anymore - the Feds said there has to be a choice of providers available) is gather the materials and evaluations for the packet and send it to ton. The decisions are made in ton and notifications are sent from there also. Many more waiver slots were made available and there is a set schedule to open more slots. All that said, things still don't work real smooth given we're dealing with bureaucracy. We have a real good egroup going on waiver. There are lots of manuals and regs posted online. It is open to anyone. : WV_waiver_families However, is still not on Waiver. After fighting Westbrook for over three years to get him services, the new regs started. Rather than get tied in to a provider I absolutely do not want, I withdrew. I am trying to get the ARC of on Co to provide services, but they need to expand their Certificate of Need to my county. That process has been streamlined also, but getting it to work is still hard. In the meantime, we receive services fromWellspring Family Services (in New sville, !) through Medicaid managed care. What a blast of fresh air it was walking through their front door. After asking Westbrook for services and getting no where for three years, at Wellspring they said, " What do want? Where do want it? How often do you need it? When can we start? " Gail in WV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2001 Report Share Posted November 16, 2001 > << Waiver should pay for all the OT, ST and PT if needed above what is > provided > in the schools. If you have a medicaid card for your child and a primary > insurance, you should not have to pay any deductable >> I'm just repeating what the person who presented said. > > No, in VA, it will not pay for anything DMAS deems another agency is > responsible for, including schools. If your child needs more than school is > providing on IEP, DMAS will normally tell you to convene an IEP meeting and > request more services! ;-) > > In VA, we have six waivers. All children under 6 are served by the MR > waiver, regardless of their disability. The MR waiver has the longest waiting > list (wait lists are allowed but they are suppose to move at a " reasonable " > pace ..haha!) The MR waiver offers the following services to those who > qualify as someone who would ordinarily require institutionalization. The > services are Companion Services (Agency directed), Companion Services > (Consumer directed), Assistive Technology (for communication and they will > expect schools to pay for this for children) CD-PAS attendant Care, Case > Management/Support Coordination, Crisis Stabilization, Day Support, > Environmental Modifcations, Skilled Nursing Services, Personal > Care/Assistance Services, Pre-vocational services, Residential Supports, > Respite Care (Agency Directed), Respite Care (Consumer Directed), Supported > Employment, and Therrapeutic Consultation. Are you sure about that? I didn't think the MR covered all that (like CD-PAS). It will not pay for pre-vocational, but you can slide that in under supportive employment. I have a really good packet full of the nots and bolts of the 6 medicaid waiver programs here in VA. > > The financial thresholds for Waivers in VA are this: > 300% of SSI payment limit for one person ($1,590 per month), $2,000.00 > resource limit, Parental income does not count, regardless of child's age. I have a concern about this. Tim retires at age 50 and he can collect SS earlier than most people . 's SS Dependent check may exceed 1590/month. I don't have a problem with him paying the high copay, but he may not be eligible for Waiver at all I got a call today from a person at SSA who needs information from me. HAHA....I'm going to corner her on this question once she gets what she wants from me. It's so hard reaching those folks (guess they say the same about me!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2001 Report Share Posted November 16, 2001 > << Waiver should pay for all the OT, ST and PT if needed above what is > provided > in the schools. If you have a medicaid card for your child and a primary > insurance, you should not have to pay any deductable >> I'm just repeating what the person who presented said. > > No, in VA, it will not pay for anything DMAS deems another agency is > responsible for, including schools. If your child needs more than school is > providing on IEP, DMAS will normally tell you to convene an IEP meeting and > request more services! ;-) > > In VA, we have six waivers. All children under 6 are served by the MR > waiver, regardless of their disability. The MR waiver has the longest waiting > list (wait lists are allowed but they are suppose to move at a " reasonable " > pace ..haha!) The MR waiver offers the following services to those who > qualify as someone who would ordinarily require institutionalization. The > services are Companion Services (Agency directed), Companion Services > (Consumer directed), Assistive Technology (for communication and they will > expect schools to pay for this for children) CD-PAS attendant Care, Case > Management/Support Coordination, Crisis Stabilization, Day Support, > Environmental Modifcations, Skilled Nursing Services, Personal > Care/Assistance Services, Pre-vocational services, Residential Supports, > Respite Care (Agency Directed), Respite Care (Consumer Directed), Supported > Employment, and Therrapeutic Consultation. Are you sure about that? I didn't think the MR covered all that (like CD-PAS). It will not pay for pre-vocational, but you can slide that in under supportive employment. I have a really good packet full of the nots and bolts of the 6 medicaid waiver programs here in VA. > > The financial thresholds for Waivers in VA are this: > 300% of SSI payment limit for one person ($1,590 per month), $2,000.00 > resource limit, Parental income does not count, regardless of child's age. I have a concern about this. Tim retires at age 50 and he can collect SS earlier than most people . 's SS Dependent check may exceed 1590/month. I don't have a problem with him paying the high copay, but he may not be eligible for Waiver at all I got a call today from a person at SSA who needs information from me. HAHA....I'm going to corner her on this question once she gets what she wants from me. It's so hard reaching those folks (guess they say the same about me!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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