Medicaid

Regional Developmental Disabilities Program services are designed to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include evaluation, diagnosis, referral, information, guardianships and commitments, service coordination, respite care, and family supports. Also provides therapy, such as: developmental, speech, psychological, physical and occupational, and disseminates information regarding private providers of developmental disability services.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program provides early intervention services to help families support their infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) to reach their maximum potential.

Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child's development.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program is organized around multidisciplinary teams of therapists who are experts in helping children learn to talk, move, think, eat and participate more fully in their family's daily activities.

The Family and Community Services Adult DD program provides services to individuals who have developmental disabilities including court ordered guardianship, commitment and competency evaluations, placement coordination to the Idaho State School and Hospital, non-Medicaid crisis intervention and service coordination, and community resource development.

The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program is administered by the Division of Family and Community Services.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

Regional Developmental Disabilities Program services are designed to meet the

needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include

evaluation, diagnosis, referral, information, guardianships and commitments,

service coordination, respite care, and family supports. Also provides therapy for children ages birth to 3 years only, such as: developmental, speech, psychological, physical and occupational; and disseminates information regarding private providers of developmental disability

services.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program provides early intervention services to help families support their infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) to reach their maximum potential.

Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child's development.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program is organized around multidisciplinary teams of therapists who are experts in helping children learn to talk, move, think, eat and participate more fully in their family's daily activities.

The Family and Community Services Adult DD program provides services to

individuals who have developmental disabilities including court ordered

guardianship, commitment and competency evaluations, placement coordination to

the Idaho State School and Hospital, non-Medicaid crisis intervention and service

coordination, and community resource development.

The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program is administered by the Division of

Family and Community Services.

The goal of the redesigned system is to offer an array of benefits to address the needs of children with developmental disabilities - services that are mutually supported bu the stated, the provider community, and families.

In the new system, benefits can be accessed via two "Pathways'. The 'Traditional Pathway' benefit package strives to offer a balance between services and supports - promoting skill development through treatment methods that are evidenced-based adn through natural learning from integration in the community.

Families can now choose to 'self-direct services' for their child by following the 'Family-Directed Pathway' to services. More information on the Family Directed Services can be found at www.familydirected.dhw.idaho.gov.

Preventive Health Assistance for eligible Medicaid participants.
*Medicaid Participants
*Wellness for Children
*Weight Management

The Bureau of Long Term Care develops, interprets and communicates policies consistent with current law and executive goals. It administers the Aged and Disabled and State Plan Waivers, Private Duty Nursing, Katie Beckett and nursing home programs for participants residing in the community, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities. The Bureau monitors quality assurance and coordinates with the Medicaid staff responsible for operations and policy implementation.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

The RMS determines eligibility and authorizes services for certain Medicaid Services, including Personal Care Services (PCS), HCBS Waiver for the Aged and Disabled (a variety of services are available including attendant care, homemaker, chore, adult day care, home delivered meals, personal emergency response system, specialized equipment/supplies); Katie Beckett or Home Care for Certain Disabled Children; Nursing Facility Care; ICF/MR Care; Residential and Assisted Living Services and Certified Family Homes; Case Management; Private Duty Nursing. These services are available to Medicaid recipients who are determined to need these services. The RMS enrolls providers of these services, provides consultation, and conducts quality assurance and improvement surveys. The Healthy Connections program is also part of the RMS.

**Personal Care Services (PCS): If the medical condition requires 16 hours or less per week, the service is a regular Medicaid benefit under Personal Care Services. If the medical condition requires more than 16 hours, then the individual may be eligible for one of the Home and Community Based Waivers. Under the waiver program, the cost of care at home cannot exceed the cost for a nursing home or intermediate care facility. The Regional Medicaid Unit must authorize all services in advance.

**Home Care for Certain Disabled Children, also known as the "Katie Beckett" program, is a Medicaid program for children under 18 years of age who are not eligible for Medicaid through any other Medicaid programs and have a diagnosis that requires nursing home level of care. Children must have income of less than $1,520 (1999 limit) and assets of $2,000 or less. Parents' income and assets are not counted towards these limits.

** Adult Developmental Disability (DD) Care Management oversees services for persons 18 years of age and older and persons on the ISSH waiver (15-18) . Services that are covered under DD Care Management are Developmental Disabilities Agency services DD/ISSH waiver services and service coordination. These services are being overseen by the DD Care Managers in each region. These positions are located in the Regional Medicaid Services unit.

Regional Medicaid Services is administered by the Division of Medicaid Services.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

The RMS determines eligibility and authorizes services for certain Medicaid Services, including Personal Care Services (PCS), HCBS Waiver for the Aged and Disabled (a variety of services are available including attendant care, homemaker, chore, adult day care, home delivered meals, personal emergency response system, specialized equipment/supplies); Katie Beckett or Home Care for Certain Disabled Children; Nursing Facility Care; ICF/MR Care; Residential and Assisted Living Services and Certified Family Homes; Case Management; Private Duty Nursing. These services are available to Medicaid recipients who are determined to need these services. The RMS enrolls providers of these services, provides consultation, and conducts quality assurance and improvement surveys. The Healthy Connections program is also part of the RMS.

**Personal Care Services (PCS): If the medical condition requires 16 hours or less per week, the service is a regular Medicaid benefit under Personal Care Services. If the medical condition requires more than 16 hours, then the individual may be eligible for one of the Home and Community Based Waivers. Under the waiver program, the cost of care at home cannot exceed the cost for a nursing home or intermediate care facility. The Regional Medicaid Unit must authorize all services in advance.

**Home Care for Certain Disabled Children, also known as the "Katie Beckett" program, is a Medicaid program for children under 18 years of age who are not eligible for Medicaid through any other Medicaid programs. Children must have income of less than $1,520 (1999 limit) and assets of $2,000 or less. Parents' income and assets are not counted towards these limits.

** Adult Developmental Disability (DD) Care Management oversees services for persons 18 years of age and older and persons on the ISSH waiver (15-18) . Services that are covered under DD Care Management are Developmental Disabilities Agency services DD/ISSH waiver services and service coordination. These services are being overseen by the DD Care Managers in each region. These positions are located in the Regional Medicaid Services unit.

Regional Medicaid Services is administered by the Division of Medicaid Services.

Regional Developmental Disabilities Program services are designed to meet the
needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include evaluation, diagnosis, referral, information, guardianships and commitments, service coordination, respite care, and family supports. Also provides therapy, such as: developmental, speech, psychological, physical and occupational, and disseminates information regarding private providers of developmental disability

services.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program provides early intervention services to help families support their infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) to reach their maximum potential.

Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child's development.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program is organized around multidisciplinary teams of therapists who are experts in helping children learn to talk, move, think, eat and participate more fully in their family's daily activities.


The Family and Community Services Adult DD program provides services to

individuals who have developmental disabilities including court ordered

guardianship, commitment and competency evaluations, placement coordination to

the Idaho State School and Hospital, non-Medicaid crisis intervention and service

coordination, and community resource development.

The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program is administered by the Division of

Family and Community Services.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to supplement low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

Regional Developmental Disabilities Program services are designed to meet the
needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include
evaluation, diagnosis, referral, information, guardianships and commitments,
service coordination, respite care, and family supports. Also provides therapy,
such as: developmental, speech, psychological, physical and occupational, and
disseminates information regarding private providers of developmental disability
services.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program (early intervention program) helps children from
birth to age three that have a developmental delay. The Idaho Infant Toddler
Program provides a variety of therapeutic, educational and supportive services to
help both the child and his or her family. All services are free to families. Program
assists with the transition of service to the school district when child reaches the
age of 3.

Additional Infant Toddler Contacts: 208-227-1277 - Carol Torrez
208-227-1293- Mary Leavitt

The Family and Community Services Adult DD program provides services to
individuals who have developmental disabilities including court ordered
guardianship, commitment and competency evaluations, placement coordination to
the Idaho State School and Hospital, non-Medicaid crisis intervention and service
coordination, and community resource development.

The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program is administered by the Division of
Family and Community Services.

The goal of the redesigned system is to offer an array of benefits to address the needs of children with developmental disabilities - services that are mutually supported bu the stated, the provider community, and families.

In the new system, benefits can be accessed via two "Pathways'. The 'Traditional Pathway' benefit package strives to offer a balance between services and supports - promoting skill development through treatment methods that are evidenced-based adn through natural learning from integration in the community.

Families can now choose to 'self-direct services' for their child by following the 'Family-Directed Pathway' to services. More information on the Family Directed Services can be found at www.familydirected.dhw.idaho.gov.

The RMS determines eligibility and authorizes services for certain Medicaid Services, including Personal Care Services (PCS), HCBS Waiver for the Aged and Disabled (a variety of services are available including attendant care, homemaker, chore, adult day care, home delivered meals, personal emergency response system, specialized equipment/supplies); Katie Beckett or Home Care for Certain Disabled Children; Nursing Facility Care; ICF/MR Care; Residential and Assisted Living Services and Certified Family Homes; Case Management; Private Duty Nursing. Adult Developmental Disabilities are available to Medicaid recipients who are determined to need these services. The RMS enrolls providers of these services, provides consultation, and conducts quality assurance and improvement surveys. The Healthy Connections program is also part of the RMS.

**Personal Care Services (PCS): If the medical condition requires 16 hours or less per week, the service is a regular Medicaid benefit under Personal Care Services. If the medical condition requires more than 16 hours, then the individual may be eligible for one of the Home and Community Based Waivers. Under the waiver program, the cost of care at home cannot exceed the cost for a nursing home or intermediate care facility. The Regional Medicaid Unit must authorize all services in advance.

**Home Care for Certain Disabled Children, also known as the "Katie Beckett" program, is a Medicaid program for children under 18 years of age who are not eligible for Medicaid through any other Medicaid programs. Children must have income of less than $1,520 (1999 limit) and assets of $2,000 or less. Parents' income and assets are not counted towards these limits.

** Adult Developmental Disability (DD) Care Management oversees services for persons 18 years of age and older and persons on the ISSH waiver (15-18) . Services that are covered under DD Care Management are Developmental Disabilities Agency services DD/ISSH waiver services and service coordination. These services are being overseen by the DD Care Managers in each region. These positions are located in the Regional Medicaid Services unit.

Regional Medicaid Services is administered by the Division of Medicaid Services.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

Regional Developmental Disabilities Program services are designed to meet the

needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include

evaluation, diagnosis, referral, information, guardianships and commitments,

service coordination, respite care, and family supports. Also provides therapy,

such as: developmental, speech, psychological, physical and occupational, and

disseminates information regarding private providers of developmental disability

services.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program provides early intervention services to help families support their infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) to reach their maximum potential.

Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child's development.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program is organized around multidisciplinary teams of therapists who are experts in helping children learn to talk, move, think, eat and participate more fully in their family's daily activities.


The Family and Community Services Adult DD program provides services to

individuals who have developmental disabilities including court ordered

guardianship, commitment and competency evaluations, placement coordination to

the Idaho State School and Hospital, non-Medicaid crisis intervention and service

coordination, and community resource development.

The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program is administered by the Division of

Family and Community Services.

The goal of the redesigned system is to offer an array of benefits to address the needs of children with developmental disabilities - services that are mutually supported bu the stated, the provider community, and families.

In the new system, benefits can be accessed via two "Pathways'. The 'Traditional Pathway' benefit package strives to offer a balance between services and supports - promoting skill development through treatment methods that are evidenced-based adn through natural learning from integration in the community.

Families can now choose to 'self-direct services' for their child by following the 'Family-Directed Pathway' to services. More information on the Family Directed Services can be found at www.familydirected.dhw.idaho.gov.

The RMS determines eligibility and authorizes services for certain Medicaid Services, including Personal Care Services (PCS), HCBS Waiver for the Aged and Disabled (a variety of services are available including attendant care, homemaker, chore, adult day care, home delivered meals, personal emergency response system, specialized equipment/supplies); Katie Beckett or Home Care for Certain Disabled Children; Nursing Facility Care; ICF/MR Care; Residential and Assisted Living Services and Certified Family Homes; Case Management; Private Duty Nursing. These services are available to Medicaid recipients who are determined to need these services. The RMS enrolls providers of these services, provides consultation, and conducts quality assurance and improvement surveys. The Healthy Connections program is also part of the RMS.

**Personal Care Services (PCS): If the medical condition requires 16 hours or less per week, the service is a regular Medicaid benefit under Personal Care Services. If the medical condition requires more than 16 hours, then the individual may be eligible for one of the Home and Community Based Waivers. Under the waiver program, the cost of care at home cannot exceed the cost for a nursing home or intermediate care facility. The Regional Medicaid Unit must authorize all services in advance.

**Home Care for Certain Disabled Children, also known as the "Katie Beckett" program, is a Medicaid program for children under 18 years of age who are not eligible for Medicaid through any other Medicaid programs. Children must have income of less than $1,520 (1999 limit) and assets of $2,000 or less. Parents' income and assets are not counted towards these limits.

** Adult Developmental Disability (DD) services for persons with a qualifying developmental disability18 years of age and older and persons on the ISSH waiver (15-18) . Services that are authorized by RMS for Developmental Disabilities Agency services DD/ISSH waiver services and service coordination.

Regional Medicaid Services is administered by the Division of Medicaid Services.

*My Voice My Choice is the name of Idaho's self-directed option for Medicaid services.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

**Long Term Care Unit - Statewide consolidated unit.

Regional Developmental Disabilities Program services are designed to meet the

needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include , referral, information, guardianships and commitments,

service coordination, respite care, and family supports. Disseminates information regarding private providers of developmental disability

services.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program provides early intervention services to help families support their infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) to reach their maximum potential.

Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child's development.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program is organized around multidisciplinary teams of therapists who are experts in helping children learn to talk, move, think, eat and participate more fully in their family's daily activities.


The Family and Community Services Adult DD program provides services to

individuals who have developmental disabilities including court ordered

guardianship, commitment and competency evaluations, placement coordination to

the Idaho State School and Hospital, non-Medicaid crisis intervention and service

coordination, and community resource development.

The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program is administered by the Division of

Family and Community Services.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

Please note starting July, applications can be submitted electronically@officekioskfor food stamps.

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

Regional Developmental Disabilities Program services are designed to meet the

needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include

evaluation, diagnosis, referral, information, guardianships and commitments,

service coordination, respite care, and family supports. Also provides therapy,

such as: developmental, speech, psychological, physical and occupational, and

disseminates information regarding private providers of developmental disability

services.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program provides early intervention services to help families support their infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) to reach their maximum potential.

Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child's development.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program is organized around multidisciplinary teams of therapists who are experts in helping children learn to talk, move, think, eat and participate more fully in their family's daily activities.

The Family and Community Services Adult DD program provides services to

individuals who have developmental disabilities including court ordered

guardianship, commitment and competency evaluations, placement coordination to

the Idaho State School and Hospital, non-Medicaid crisis intervention and service

coordination, and community resource development.

The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program is administered by the Division of

Family and Community Services.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

Wynette Howard - Early Intervention Specialist
Mike Breuer - Regional Program Specialist

Regional Developmental Disabilities Program services are designed to meet the

needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include

evaluation, diagnosis, referral, information, guardianships and commitments,

service coordination, respite care, and family supports. Also provides therapy,

such as: developmental, speech, psychological, physical and occupational, and

disseminates information regarding private providers of developmental disability

services.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program provides early intervention services to help families support their infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) to reach their maximum potential.

Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child's development.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program is organized around multidisciplinary teams of therapists who are experts in helping children learn to talk, move, think, eat and participate more fully in their family's daily activities.


The Family and Community Services Adult DD program provides services to

individuals who have developmental disabilities including court ordered

guardianship, commitment and competency evaluations, placement coordination to

the Idaho State School and Hospital, non-Medicaid crisis intervention and service

coordination, and community resource development.

The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program is administered by the Division of

Family and Community Services.

The goal of the redesigned system is to offer an array of benefits to address the needs of children with developmental disabilities - services that are mutually supported bu the stated, the provider community, and families.

In the new system, benefits can be accessed via two "Pathways'. The 'Traditional Pathway' benefit package strives to offer a balance between services and supports - promoting skill development through treatment methods that are evidenced-based adn through natural learning from integration in the community.

Families can now choose to 'self-direct services' for their child by following the 'Family-Directed Pathway' to services. More information on the Family Directed Services can be found at www.familydirected.dhw.idaho.gov.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

Vacant - Early Intervention Specialist.

Regional Developmental Disabilities Program services are designed to meet the

needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include

evaluation, diagnosis, referral, information, guardianships and commitments,

service coordination, respite care, and family supports. Also provides therapy,

such as: developmental, speech, psychological, physical and occupational, and

disseminates information regarding private providers of developmental disability

services.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program provides early intervention services to help families support their infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) to reach their maximum potential.

Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child's development.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program is organized around multidisciplinary teams of therapists who are experts in helping children learn to talk, move, think, eat and participate more fully in their family's daily activities.

The Family and Community Services Adult DD program provides services to

individuals who have developmental disabilities including court ordered

guardianship, commitment and competency evaluations, placement coordination to

the Idaho State School and Hospital, non-Medicaid crisis intervention and service

coordination, and community resource development.

The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program is administered by the Division of

Family and Community Services.

Regional Developmental Disabilities Program services are designed to meet the

needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include

evaluation, diagnosis, referral, information, guardianships and commitments,

service coordination, respite care, and family supports. Also provides therapy,

such as: developmental, speech, psychological, physical and occupational, and

disseminates information regarding private providers of developmental disability

services.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program provides early intervention services to help families support their infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) to reach their maximum potential.

Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child's development.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program is organized around multidisciplinary teams of therapists who are experts in helping children learn to talk, move, think, eat and participate more fully in their family's daily activities.


The Family and Community Services Adult DD program provides services to

individuals who have developmental disabilities including court ordered

guardianship, commitment and competency evaluations, placement coordination to

the Idaho State School and Hospital, non-Medicaid crisis intervention and service

coordination, and community resource development.

The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program is administered by the Division of

Family and Community Services.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

Regional Developmental Disabilities Program services are designed to meet the

needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include

evaluation, diagnosis, referral, information, guardianships and commitments,

service coordination, respite care, family supports and disseminates information regarding private providers of developmental disability

services.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program (early intervention program) helps children from

birth to age three that have a developmental delay. The Idaho Infant Toddler

Program provides a variety of therapeutic, educational and supportive services to

help both the child and his or her family. All services are free to families. Program

assists with the transition of service to the school district when child reaches the

age of 3.

The Family and Community Services Adult DD program provides services to

individuals who have developmental disabilities including court ordered

guardianship, commitment and competency evaluations, placement coordination to

the Idaho State School and Hospital, non-Medicaid crisis intervention and service

coordination, and community resource development.

The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program is administered by the Division of

Family and Community Services.

The goal of the Children’s System Redesign is to implement a system of care that has an improved array of Medicaid benefits for children with developmental disabilities. The new benefits are based on the individual needs of the child and include interventions, supports and collaboration services.
The new system emphasizes evidence-based treatment methods, community integration, and family empowerment. The Children’s Redesign Rules were approved by the Idaho Legislature in early February 2011. The transition to the new benefits will be a gradual process.
Beginning July 1, 2011, children will be phased into the new system according to their birth dates.

The RMS determines eligibility and authorizes services for certain Medicaid Services, including Personal Care Services (PCS), HCBS Waiver for the Aged and Disabled (a variety of services are available including attendant care, homemaker, chore, adult day care, home delivered meals, personal emergency response system, specialized equipment/supplies); Katie Beckett or Home Care for Certain Disabled Children; Nursing Facility Care; ICF/MR Care; Residential and Assisted Living Services and Certified Family Homes; Case Management; Private Duty Nursing. These services are available to Medicaid recipients who are determined to need these services. The RMS enrolls providers of these services, provides consultation, and conducts quality assurance and improvement surveys. The Healthy Connections program is also part of the RMS.

**Personal Care Services (PCS): If the medical condition requires 16 hours or less per week, the service is a regular Medicaid benefit under Personal Care Services. If the medical condition requires more than 16 hours, then the individual may be eligible for one of the Home and Community Based Waivers. Under the waiver program, the cost of care at home cannot exceed the cost for a nursing home or intermediate care facility. The Regional Medicaid Unit must authorize all services in advance.

**Home Care for Certain Disabled Children, also known as the "Katie Beckett" program, is a Medicaid program for children under 18 years of age who are not eligible for Medicaid through any other Medicaid programs. Children must have income of less than $1,520 (1999 limit) and assets of $2,000 or less. Parents' income and assets are not counted towards these limits.

** Adult Developmental Disability (DD) Care Management oversees services for persons 18 years of age and older and persons on the ISSH waiver (15-18) . Services that are covered under DD Care Management are Developmental Disabilities Agency services DD/ISSH waiver services and service coordination. These services are being overseen by the DD Care Managers in each region. These positions are located in the Regional Medicaid Services unit.

Regional Medicaid Services is administered by the Division of Medicaid Services.

*My Voice My Choice is the name of Idaho's self-directed option for Medicaid services.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.


**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

Regional Developmental Disabilities Program services are designed to meet the

needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include

evaluation, diagnosis, referral, information, guardianships and commitments,

service coordination, respite care, and family supports. Also provides therapy,

such as: developmental, speech, psychological, physical and occupational, and

disseminates information regarding private providers of developmental disability

services.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program provides early intervention services to help families support their infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) to reach their maximum potential.

Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child's development.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program is organized around multidisciplinary teams of therapists who are experts in helping children learn to talk, move, think, eat and participate more fully in their family's daily activities.

The Family and Community Services Adult DD program provides services to

individuals who have developmental disabilities including court ordered

guardianship, commitment and competency evaluations, placement coordination to

the Idaho State School and Hospital, non-Medicaid crisis intervention and service

coordination, and community resource development.

The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program is administered by the Division of

Family and Community Services.

The goal of the redesigned system is to offer an array of benefits to address the needs of children with developmental disabilities - services that are mutually supported bu the stated, the provider community, and families.

In the new system, benefits can be accessed via two "Pathways'. The 'Traditional Pathway' benefit package strives to offer a balance between services and supports - promoting skill development through treatment methods that are evidenced-based adn through natural learning from integration in the community.

Families can now choose to 'self-direct services' for their child by following the 'Family-Directed Pathway' to services. More information on the Family Directed Services can be found at www.familydirected.dhw.idaho.gov.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

Regional Developmental Disabilities Program services are designed to meet the

needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include

evaluation, diagnosis, referral, information, guardianships and commitments,

service coordination, respite care, and family supports. Also provides therapy,

such as: developmental, speech, psychological, physical and occupational, and

disseminates information regarding private providers of developmental disability

services.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program provides early intervention services to help families support their infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) to reach their maximum potential.

Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child's development.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program is organized around multidisciplinary teams of therapists who are experts in helping children learn to talk, move, think, eat and participate more fully in their family's daily activities.

The Family and Community Services Adult DD program provides services to

individuals who have developmental disabilities including court ordered

guardianship, commitment and competency evaluations, placement coordination to

the Idaho State School and Hospital, non-Medicaid crisis intervention and service

coordination, and community resource development.

The Regional Developmental Disabilities Program is administered by the Division of

Family and Community Services.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Emergency Assistance (EA)--Provides help for individuals (with a child in the home) in need of work related services which could include tools, expenses related to transportation, clothing, etc.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

Regional Developmental Disabilities Program services are designed to meet the

needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include

evaluation, referral, information, guardianships and commitments, family supports and dissemination of information regarding private providers of developmental disability services.

The Regional Disabilities Program also includes the Infant Toddler program.
The Idaho Infant Toddler Program provides early intervention services to help families support their infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) to reach their maximum potential.

Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child's development.

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program is organized around multidisciplinary teams of therapists who are experts in helping children learn to talk, move, think, eat and participate more fully in their family's daily activities.

The goal of the redesigned system is to offer an array of benefits to address the needs of children with developmental disabilities - services that are mutually supported bu the stated, the provider community, and families.

In the new system, benefits can be accessed via two "Pathways'. The 'Traditional Pathway' benefit package strives to offer a balance between services and supports - promoting skill development through treatment methods that are evidenced-based adn through natural learning from integration in the community.

Families can now choose to 'self-direct services' for their child by following the 'Family-Directed Pathway' to services. More information on the Family Directed Services can be found at www.familydirected.dhw.idaho.gov.

The RMS determines eligibility and authorizes services for certain Medicaid Services, including Personal Care Services (PCS), HCBS Waiver for the Aged and Disabled (a variety of services are available including attendant care, homemaker, chore, adult day care, home delivered meals, personal emergency response system, specialized equipment/supplies); Katie Beckett or Home Care for Certain Disabled Children; Nursing Facility Care; ICF/MR Care; Residential and Assisted Living Services and Certified Family Homes; Case Management; Private Duty Nursing. These services are available to Medicaid recipients who are determined to need these services. The RMS enrolls providers of these services, provides consultation, and conducts quality assurance and improvement surveys. The Healthy Connections program is also part of the RMS.

**Personal Care Services (PCS): If the medical condition requires 16 hours or less per week, the service is a regular Medicaid benefit under Personal Care Services. If the medical condition requires more than 16 hours, then the individual may be eligible for one of the Home and Community Based Waivers. Under the waiver program, the cost of care at home cannot exceed the cost for a nursing home or intermediate care facility. The Regional Medicaid Unit must authorize all services in advance.

**Home Care for Certain Disabled Children, also known as the "Katie Beckett" program, is a Medicaid program for children under 18 years of age who are not eligible for Medicaid through any other Medicaid programs. Children must have income of less than $1,520 (1999 limit) and assets of $2,000 or less. Parents' income and assets are not counted towards these limits.

** Adult Developmental Disability (DD) Care Management oversees services for persons 18 years of age and older and persons on the ISSH waiver (15-18) . Services that are covered under DD Care Management are Developmental Disabilities Agency services DD/ISSH waiver services and service coordination. These services are being overseen by the DD Care Managers in each region. These positions are located in the Regional Medicaid Services unit.

Regional Medicaid Services is administered by the Division of Medicaid Services.

Applications may be requested in person or by telephone, but must be submitted in writing. Call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine to have an application packet mailed (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588). Self-Reliance programs include:

**Cash Assistance (TAFI, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho) provides cash assistance to low income families with children. Adults have a 24-month lifetime limit. Adult participants must seek employment, training, or educational opportunities as a condition of eligibility. Pregnant women with no other children will be eligible for TAFI only if there is a medical condition that prevents work and they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. Unmarried minors with children will be required to live at home with the minor's parents unless good cause exists.

** Food Stamps provide food benefits necessary for good health and nutrition to low-income households and to stabilize seasonal and low-income labor markets.

**Child Care. The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) subsidizes child care costs of low-income families who are working, looking for work, attending training or educational programs, or need preventive services. Qualifying families will then be directed to the ICCP referral program, to be linked with a licensed childcare provider. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588. Benefits are based on a sliding-fee scale.

**Idaho Medicaid Benefit Plans. Medicaid now does more to improve your health, find new health problems early, and manage current health problems. If you are eligible for Medicaid, you will get benefits based on your health needs. The following are the plans available and benefits that you will receive with each one of them.
- Medicaid Basic Plan. - it is for healthy low-income children and adults with eligible dependent children. This plan provides complete health, prevention, and wellness benefits for children and adults who don't have special health needs. Most Medicaid participants will be enrolled in this benefit plan.
- Medicaid Enhanced Plan. - It is for individuals with disabilities or special health needs. This plan includes all the benefits in the Basic Plan, plus additional benefits.

Existing programs will continue to remain in place after July, 2006:
1. The Pregnant Women and Children (PWC) plan provides medical assistance for qualifying women with medically verified pregnancy.
2. ''CHIP'' as a benefit plan (both CHIP A and CHIP B) is no longer a current name. Children who are eligible for the new plans because they fall within the income brackets for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (Title XXI), will be enrolled in Idaho Medicaid and one of the two above mentioned benefit plans.
3. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Plan (QMB) limited to Medicare paid services only.

**The Children's Access Card is a premium assistance program administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. An eligible child qualifies for up to $100 per month in premium assistance or up to $300 per month for families with three or more children.

**Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) provides cash assistance and medical coverage to Idahoans with low-income who are 65 years of age or older, or are blind or disabled (disability must be verified by the Social Security Administration).

**Telephone Assistance. A program for the elderly, low income, or disabled (based on income) which helps pay telephone installation costs and monthly telephone service. To apply, you must complete an application at your local Health and Welfare office or Community Action Agency.

**Quest Card/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)--Food Stamps and Welfare Cash Payments run through the Quest card.

The Self-Reliance Program is administered by the Division of Welfare.

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