Missouri's Olmstead Implementation

Working Plan of the Home- and Community-Based Services and Consumer-Directed Care Commission

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Activity 1

Identify the current number of and current level of funding for home- and community-based services and consumer-directed care programs for individuals with disabilities in the state of Missouri.

Activity 2

Develop a tool or mechanism for assessing the effectiveness of these services and programs in addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities.

Activity 3

Identify the number of individuals with disabilities in the state of Missouri that are institutionalized.

Activity 4

Identify the number waiting lists for home- and community-based services or consumer-directed care programs and evaluate the pace at which individuals move from these lists.

Activity 5

Examin whether existing programs and services provide individuals with disabilities who may be eligible for community-based treatment with information regarding this option.

Activity 6

Recommend any modifications or changes that may be needed to improve existing home- and community-based services and consumer-directed care programs.

Activity 7

Recommend any potential means of expanding home- and community-based services or consumer-directed care programs.

Activity 8

Develop a process for transitioning individuals with disabilities who are institutionalized and who are eligible for community-based treatment into community-based treatment settings.

DRAFT
December 8, 2000

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