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Map to Focus, Inc.
JONESBORO, AR
Disclaimer
In accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Focus, Inc., accepts participants without regard to race, color, gender, age, or national origin, and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Medicaid Waiver Services
The Medicaid Waiver Program is designed to assist people with developmental disabilities that cannot live independently. Services are divided into two basic categories:
Case Management: When a consumer chooses a service provider, like Focus, the agency assigns a case manager. It is the case manager’s job to make certain that the consumer’s needs are met, that he/she has the services that they desire and require, and that their paperwork is up-to-date and correct so that services will not be interrupted. If the consumer requires assistive technology, like wheelchairs or talking computers, or certain household renovations that make his/her environment more accessible, the case manager will lead the effort to obtain those items.
Integrated Supports: Integrated Supports refers to the battery of services provided to the individual consumer through the Medicaid Waiver program. This usually means hiring an implementer, or one-on-one worker, who will provide direct care and assist the consumer to meet their annual goals and objectives. They may teach the consumer to budget his/her money, to shop, to do laundry, to cook, to do household maintenance tasks, or whatever the consumer requires. They often assist the consumer to participate in fun activities as well: basketball, bowling, community events, etc.
The chosen agency will also assign an Integrated Supports Coordinator. It is the Coordinator’s job to hire and supervise the implementer, and to stay aware of and participate in all issues and decisions concerning the consumer.
At least once per year, the consumer’s Waiver team meets to discuss progress and needs for the future. This team may consist of the consumer, a legal guardian, if any, family members, the case manager, the Integrated Supports Coordinator, a representative from DDS, representatives from other agencies that serve the consumer, and/or anyone that the consumer wishes to have present at the meeting. This meeting generates a plan for the next year that is sent in to the state for approval. If and when the plan is approved, it becomes the blueprint for services for the year to come.
The consumer is visited at least once monthly by both the Case Manager and the Integrated Supports Coordinator to ensure that all needs are being met.
To apply for Medicaid Waiver services, contact your local DHHS office. If you wish to choose Focus as your service provider, tell your DHHS representative.