Section 32-1-4.0 - INDEPENDENT LIVING WAIVER PROGRAM SERVICESThe Independent Living Waiver provides individuals with severe orthopedic and/or neurological impairments an array of services as identified by the Case Management Team (OSDP Counselor and Registered Nurse) and identified on the Plan of Care (POC) necessary to allow the individual to remain in or return to a community setting.
Services are provided by MDRS/OSDP, providers/un-paid resources/vendors for MDRS/OSDP and Division of Medicaid.
Brief description of Independent Living Waiver services are:
1. Case Management activities that assist the consumer in gaining access to waiver services, non-waiver services from other resources or other OSDP Programs2. Personal Care Attendant Services assistance a consumer receives with the performance of the activities of daily living and household chores necessary to maintain the home in a clean, sanitary, and safe environment.3. Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies devices, controls, appliances or medically necessary supplies that increase a consumer's ability to perform his activities of daily living; perceive, control, and communicate with the environment in which they live;4. Transition Assistance Services assistance a consumer receives with transitioning from a nursing facility to the Independent Living Waiver program.5. Environmental Accessibility Adaptations - services that assess the need for, arrange for, and provide modifications to an individual's home to enable him/her to reside in the home and to ensure safety, security, and accessibility.