Missouri's Guide to Home and Community Based Services

Introduction

Many people with disabilities and the elderly live and wish to continue living independently in their homes and communities. For some, this is made possible through supportive services that help Missourians of all ages. Whether or not you are eligible for these services may depend on your income and resources, need for care, and availability of services.

This booklet explains home and community services that exist in Missouri. These services may be funded through state or federal revenues or through Medicaid. Medicaid is the state administered health care program for low-income persons, financed by a combination of federal and state funding.

Today you have more options for remaining in the community and alternatives to placement in a nursing home or other institutional care setting. If you would like to stay in your home or in the community with supportive services, and you meet other requirements, you may be eligible for home and community services through state, local, and federal funding resources.

Missouri has several home and community-based services. Among the services that may be available are assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, housekeeping, counseling, help with arranging medical or other support services, therapy and relief for caregivers. This booklet describes programs for persons with disabilities and the elderly.

Although different programs offer different services, they have some things in common. Each program is designed to help people who qualify for institutional or other specialized care remain in the community or return home. Some programs also require that people apply and be eligible for Medicaid.

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