Missouri's Guide to Home and Community Based Services
WHAT IF I CURRENTLY RESIDE IN A NURSING HOME, RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY OR ICF/MR?
Some people who are interested in receiving home and community based services are currently residing in a nursing home or an ICF/MR, such as a habilitation center. The United States Supreme Court ruled that people with disabilities and seniors have a right to receive services in the most integrated setting and move out of institutions and into the appropriate community setting chosen by the person. If you are in a nursing home or ICF/MR such as a habilitation center, and you are interested in receiving home and community-based services, help is available. You can talk to the nursing home ombudsman, your local Center for Independent living, call the DHSS Hotline at 800/235-5503, or call DMH at 800/364-9687.
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS REGARDING THE CARE YOU ARE RECEIVING IN A FACILITY YOU SHOULD:
- Talk to your Nursing Home or ICF/MR Administrator; or
- Call the DHSS Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program toll free at 800/309-3282 or Contact the DMH client rights line toll free at 800/364-9687. A trained professional or local ombudsman volunteer will help you resolve the issue and contact the proper authorities if necessary; or
- Call the DHSS which is responsible for the licensing and oversight of Missouri nursing care facilities and is available to help you with any problems. The toll-free elder abuse hotline is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 800/392-0210. All complaints are investigated.
MEDICAID WAIVERS
Some home and community based services are called "waivered" services because the federal government has to "waive" some rules in order for the state to provide services outside of a facility.
- Aged and Disabled Waiver
- AIDS Waiver
- Independent Living Waiver
- Lopez Waiver
- MR/DD Comprehensive Waiver
- MR/DD Community Support Waiver
- Physical Disability Waiver
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Missouri's Guide to Home and Community Based Services' Quick Links
[ Cover Page
| Table of Contents
| Introduction
| What Are My Options?
| How Do I Qualify?
| Applying for Services
| Appeal Process
| What is Consumer Directed Care?
| Other Program Available for Non-Medicaid Eligible Individuals
| Questions for Nursing Facility Residents or Individuals in an RCF or ICF/MR
| Aged and Disabled Waiver
| AIDS Waiver
| Independent Living Waiver
| Lopez Waiver
| MR/DD Comprehensive Waiver
| MR/DD Community Support Waiver
| Physical Disability Waiver
| Consumer Directed State Plan Services
| DHSS HCY State Plan Services
| Other State Agencies to Contact
| Agencies and Terminology
| Numbers to Know ]
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