THE ADAPT COMMUNITY
10 Years After the Olmstead Decision
Components of a Comprehensive Plan
WHAT TO LOOK FOR!
- Commitment of Governor /State Agency(s) Directors
- Statement of support of the ADA
"most integrated setting" - Includes nursing facilities, ICF-MR’s and all other institutions
Identifies all affected populations - physical/cognitive/mental
Children, young adults, older folks - Identifies lead agency – Olmstead Plan coordination
- Identifies funding to implement plan
Federal Money follow the Person (MFP) request State MFP process and/or policy Budget request(s) to State Legislature for transitioning folks - Provides for input from people with disabilities/older folks
Plan development
Plan implementation
Oversight - Data Collection
Number in nursing facilities, ICF-MR’s and other institutions
Number in waivers, Personal Care Option, Home Health, State funded programs
Number on all waiting lists
Number of people who have transitioned out - Development of Identification Process
State request for Data Use Agreement from HHS/CMS
Use of Community Based Organizations
Identifies all populations - public/private
Interest Assessment - Service Coordination
Dispute Resolution - Community Integration Assessment/Plan
Assess what community services are currently available
Identifies community services/infrastructure needed to relocate or divert
Identification of barriers to community integration (Nurse Practices Act, licensing, housing, funding transportation, employment, medical equipment, etc)
Support Services needed to move/stay in community
Timelines for moving to the community
Number of people to transition each year - Review/Monitoring of Community Integration
Link to ADAPT's Plan for Olmstead Implementation