Participants receive access to supports planning services provided by an expert Supports Planner, with knowledge about Medicaid and Home and Community-Based Services. Once enrolled participants have access to a wide variety of Medicaid funded services, based on their medical needs. It is the role of the Supports Planner to guide participants through accessing covered services.
The CFC program provides community services and supports to enable older adults, people with disabilities and those on the Increased Community Services (ICS) program to live in their own home.
Covered Services May Include
- Personal Assistance Services
- Case Management/Supports Planning
- Nurse Monitoring
- Personal Emergency Back-up Systems
- Transition Services
- Consumer Training
- Home Delivered Meals
- Assistive Technology
- Accessibility Adaptations
- Environmental Assessments
- Eligibility
Eligibility Guidelines
Please note that The Coordinating Center does not determine eligibility, it is determined by the Maryland Department of Health.Â
Medical and Technical Criteria
- Individuals must require an institutional level of care based on a uniform medical assessment.Â
Financial Criteria
- An individual’s income and assets are reviewed to determine financial eligibility for community Medicaid.
- Medicaid coverage is for individuals determined to be categorically eligible or medically needy.Â
- Medicaid coverage is automatically given to individuals receiving certain other public assistance, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), or Foster Care.Â
- On January 1, 2014, Medicaid will cover more adults ages 19 to 64, whether they have children or not.
- A single person can make up to $16,243 per year and qualify for Medicaid.
- Medicaid coverage information can be found at https://mmcp.dhmh.maryland.gov
How can The Center help you?
If you are already receiving Supports Planning Services, The Center is able to guide you through the re-application and/or redetermination application process.
If you are currently not receiving Supports Planning Services and are interested in applying, visit Maryland Access Point. Ways to access Maryland Access Point (MAP):
- By phone: 1-844-MAP-LINK (1-844-627-5465)
- Online: marylandaccesspoint.211md.org
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