A person (family member or not) with whom an individual on an IO waiver lives and who is paid to help that individual to take care of themselves like with the homemaker/personal care service.
Services provided to an individual on a short-term basis because the persons who normally provide support to the individual are unavailable or need relief. Informal respite can be provided in the individual’s home, the home of a friend or family, or sites of community activity.
Things or services that others in the community also use that help people participate in their community, keep them safer or decrease the need for other Medicaid services.
Devices, controls or appliances that allow people to do daily living activities or to help them communicate; Items necessary for life support, and the supplies and equipment necessary for upkeep; and durable and non-durable equipment that is not paid for by the Medicaid State Plan.
Services to develop and improve skills that will help get and keep a job. Skills like responsibility, attendance, problem solving, social interaction and safety.
