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VD-HCBS Quarterly Educational Calls 
Source: ACL/VHAOn December 12, 2012, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hosted an educational Webinar focused on the Veterans Directed Home & Community Based Services (VD-HCBS) Program. Topics discussed during the Webinar include the VD-HCBS Sustainability Project, VAMC Case-Mix Budget Tool and an update on the growth of VD-HCBS. A link to the presentation used during the Webinar is provided.
The second quarterly educational call was hosted on March 13, 2013. Topics discussed include program status and future directions; Veteran-directed respite care; and a presentation by Jill Snider-Meyer (Milwaukee VAMC) and Lisa Drouin (Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources) on VD-HCBS cost-effectiveness/patient satisfaction as compared with tranditional Community Nursing Home care and program expansion under the Enhanced Options Counseling (Part A) grant.
Future quarterly education calls are planned for 6/12/2013 and 9/18/2013.
(Internal Link) Caption: 3/13/2013 Quarterly Educational Call Recording • File type: .wmv
(Powerpoint) Caption: 12/12/2012 Quarterly Educational Call Slide Deck
(Powerpoint) Caption: 3/13/2013 Quarterly Educational Call Slide Deck
Associated Date: March 13, 2013 2012 ADRC Joint Program Funding Annoucement FAQ
Source: ACL
This is a funding opportunity from the Administation for Community Living (ACL), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Veteran's Health Administration (VHA), number HHS-2012-ACL-RO-1210. This opportunity is for states to significantly strengthen and expand their long term services and supports Options Counseling (LTSS OC) programs. Application deadline is July 25, 2012.
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Associated Date: May 2012
2012 ADRC Joint Program Official Funding Announcement
Source: ACL
This is a funding opportunity from the Administation for Community Living (ACL), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Veteran's Health Administration (VHA), number HHS-2012-ACL-RO-1210. This opportunity is for states to significantly strengthen and expand their long term services and supports Options Counseling (LTSS OC) programs. Application deadline is July 25, 2012.
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Associated Date: May 2012
2012 ADRC Joint Program Funding Announcement Press Release
Source: ACL
This is a funding opportunity from the Administation for Community Living (ACL), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Veteran's Health Administration (VHA), number HHS-2012-ACL-RO-1210. This opportunity is for states to significantly strengthen and expand their long term services and supports Options Counseling (LTSS OC) programs. Application deadline is July 25, 2012.
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Associated Date: May 2012
VD-HCBS Implementation Training Series: Powerpoints and Webinar Recordings
Source: Administration for Community Living
The Administration for Community Living hosted a training series for select Aging Network Sites in the mid to late development stage of VD-HCBS implementation. Each of the trainings is tailored to a specific topic within VD-HCBS. Powerpoint presentations and links to the recorded webinars can be found below..
(Internal Link) Caption: Planning & Development (December 6, 2011) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: FMS Strategy & Readiness Review (December 20, 2011) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: VD-HCBS Flowchart Session (January 3, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: Person Centered Planning and Developing a Veteran Directed Budget (January 10, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: Identifying Your VD-HCBS Business Model Part 2 (January 12, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: Billing & Invoicing (January 17, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: Completing Your VD-HCBS Program Readiness Review (January 24, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: Cash Flow Management & Accounts Receivable (January 31, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: Quality Assurance Monitoring (February 2, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Internal Link) Caption: Data, Performance, and Outcomes (February 7, 2012) • File type: .wmv
(Powerpoint) Caption: Planning & Development (December 6, 2011)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Identifying Your VD-HCBS Business Model (December 8, 2011)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Finalizing Your Provider Agreement (December 13, 2011)
(Powerpoint) Caption: FMS Strategy & Readiness Review (December 20, 2011)
(Powerpoint) Caption: VDHCBS Flowchart Session (January 3, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Person Centered Planning and Developing a Veteran Directed Budget (January 10, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Identifying Your VD-HCBS Business Model Part II (January 12, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Billing & Invoicing (January 17, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Completing Your VD-HCBS Program Readiness Review (January 24, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Cash Flow Management & Accounts Receivable (January 31, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Quality Assurance Monitoring (February 2, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Data, Performance, and Outcomes (February 7, 2012)
(Powerpoint) Caption: VD-HCBS Training Series Catalogue
Associated Date: March 2012
VD-HCBS Flowcharts
Source: Administration for Community Living
The VD-HCBS Flowchart depicts the VAMC processes leading up to VD-HCBS referral and the subsequent actions taken by the AAA/ADRC to assess and enroll Veterans in the program. The Example Flowchart for Readiness Review Submission explains the sequential steps that Veterans will experience as they participate in the VD-HCBS program.
(PDF) Caption: Example Flowchart for Readiness Review Submission
(PDF) Caption: VD-HCBS Flowchart
Associated Date: May 09, 2012
Getting Started with VD-HCBS
Source: Technical Assistance Exchange
For the benefit of communities interested in becoming involved in VD-HCBS expansion, this document briefly describes the preliminary steps necessary to plan and implement the program in partnership with local VA Medical Centers.
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Associated Date: May 10, 2012
Procedures for Implementing Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services
Source: Veterans Health Administration
The VDHCBS program provides Veterans the opportunity to receive home and community based services that enable them to avoid institutionalization and continue to live in their homes and communities. This document describes requirements and procedures for implementing VDHCBS locally. Updated January 2011.
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Associated Date: January 2011
TAE Issue Brief: How ADRCs Can Effectively Assist Veterans
Source: Technical Assistance Exchange
The TAE Issue Brief "How ADRCs Can Effectively Assist Veterans" details programs and benefits relevant to helping ADRCs best serve older veterans and veterans with disabilities. The brief also contains details of the Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services Program, which helps VA Medical Centers provide home and community supports to veterans. Finally, the brief provides advice and case studies for effective relationships between ADRCs and veterans services.
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Associated Date: December 2009
Readiness Review to Deliver Veteran Directed Home and Community-Based Services
Source: National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services
This document describes the criteria sites must meet in order to be approved to deliver Veteran Directed Home and Community-Based Services (VDHCBS). The purpose of the review is to determine whether essential participant-directed program components are in place and to identify areas where assistance may still be needed.
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(Word) Caption: Readiness Review relating to Financial Management Services (FMS)
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(PDF) Caption: Readiness Review relating to Financial Management Services (FMS)
Associated Date: March 02, 2011
Community Living Program - Program Announcement and Grant Application Instructions
Source: Administration on Aging
2009 funding opportunity from the Administration on Aging, number HHS-2009-AoA-CD-0919. The Community Living Program (formerly known as the Nursing Home Diversion Program) helped states and communities to assist individuals at risk of nursing home placement but who are not Medicaid eligible to remain at home. AoA's collaboration with the VA continues, and states were also invited to pursue the VDHCBS option through this announcement process. Applications were due August 3, 2009.
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Associated Date: June 2009
Developing and Implementing Self-Direction Programs and Policies: A Handbook
Source: National Resource Center for Participant Directed Services
This Handbook was developed by the staff at the Cash and Counseling Program Office to provide state staff, policymakers, service providers, program participants, and other stakeholders with a single comprehensive source of information about self-direction programs and policies.
(External Link) Caption: National Program Office for Cash & Counseling
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Associated Date: May 04, 2010
2009 AoA/VA Meeting
Source: various presenters
Presentation slides and documents discussed during the February 2009 Aging Network and Veterans Health Administration Meeting held in Boston, MA.
(Powerpoint) Caption: Opening- Bob Hornyak and Lori Gerhard's presentation from the opening session (PPT)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Setting the Stage for VD-HCBS - Presentation by Lynn Kellogg (PPT)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Setting the Stage for VD-HCBS - Presentation by Ellen Mahoney (PPT)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Setting the Stage for VD-HCBS - Presentation by Joseph Zimmerman (PPT)
(Powerpoint) Caption: VD-HCBS Program Elements - Presentation by Lisa Alecxih and Tim Engelhardt (PPT)
(Powerpoint) Caption: VD-HCBS Program Elements - Presentation by Kevin Mahoney (PPT)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Making the Program Work - Presentation by Patrick Brady (PPT)
(PDF) Caption: Opening- Bob Hornyak and Lori Gerhard's presentation from the opening session (PDF)
(PDF) Caption: Setting the Stage for VD-HCBS - Presentation by Lynn Kellogg (PDF)
(PDF) Caption: Setting the Stage for VD-HCBS - Presentation by Ellen Mahoney (PDF)
(PDF) Caption: Setting the Stage for VD-HCBS - Presentation by Joseph Zimmerman (PDF)
(PDF) Caption: VD-HCBS Program Elements - Presentation by Lisa Alecxih and Tim Engelhardt (PDF)
(PDF) Caption: VD-HCBS Program Elements - Presentation by Kevin Mahoney (PDF)
(PDF) Caption: Making the Program Work - Presentation by Patrick Brady (PDF)
(PDF) Caption: Individual Budgeting Handout - A brief description and pros and cons of various methods for individual budgeting
(PDF) Caption: Q&A - Questions and answers addressing outstanding policy issues related to VD-HCBS that were raised at the meeting
Associated Date: February 2009
2012 ADRC Joint Program Funding: CMCS Informational Bulletin
Source: CMCS
The 2012 ADRC Joint Program Funding Opportunity is for states to significantly strengthen and expand their long term services and supports Options Counseling (LTSS OC) programs. This is the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services' (CMCS) bulletin sent out to Medicaid agenices across the nation to further promote this effort.
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Associated Date: June 2012
Uniform Bill 04 (UB-04) Sample and Instructions
Source: NRCPDS
The uniform bill (UB) 04 is a standard, nationally adopted tool used by healthcare providers to bill for healthcare services. There are several VD-HCBS Programs that use the UB-04 as a billing form to invoice the VAMC for reimbursement of VD-HCBS services. Attached you will find instructions for how to use the form as well as a sample UB-04 invoice.
(Excel) Caption: UB-04 Sample
(Word) Caption: UB-04 Instructions
Associated Date: January 2012
VD-HCBS Spring 2011 SART Summary
Source: TAE
This document provides a summary of SART responses submitted by Operational VD-HCBS Programs for Spring 2011. The summary data includes information on program design, new and cumulative Veteran participants, Veteran demographics and Veteran satisfaction.
(Word) Caption: VD-HCBS Spring 2011 SART Summary
Associated Date: April 2011
MDS 3.0 Section Q opportunities and challenges webinar materials
Source: CMS and partners
CMS hosted a call about “MDS 3.0 Section Q Opportunities and Challenges One Year After Implementation" on September 28, 2011. The call included: information about the impact of Section Q referrals and related activities of the Money Follows the Person (MFP) and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) Grantees; States experiences with implementation challenges and successes; MDS 3.0 Section Q changes for implementation April 2012; and National Section Q training being planned for late February 2012. Resource materials and discussion also addressed how State Veterans Homes (SVHs), MFP and ADRC Grantees, and local contact agencies (LCA) can coordinate efforts to assist Veterans who want to transition back to the community. Materials include the powerpoint, agenda, and Proposed language pilot test final report. Presenters included: Steve Matune of National Association of State Veterans Homes; Marie Bourassa of Pennsylvania Link to Aging & Disability Resources; Jamie Buchenauer, PA MFP Project Director; Carol Irvin of Mathematica; Joe Lugo of AoA, Erika Robbins of the Lewin Group, and Dann Milne, consultant to CMS.
(Word) Caption: 9-28-11 MFP Section Q Agenda
(Word) Caption: Pilot_Test_Report
(Powerpoint) Caption: MDS 3 0 Section Q After Year One PowerPoint Presentation
(PDF) Caption: 9-28-11 MFP Section Q Agenda
(PDF) Caption: MDS 3 0 Section Q After Year One PowerPoint Presentation
(PDF) Caption: Pilot_Test_Report
Associated Date: September 28, 2011
Minnesota VD-HCBS Materials
Source: Minnesota
Materials from Minnesota River AAA's VD-HCBS program: VD-HCBS Case Mix Classification
(PDF) Caption: VD-HCBS Case Mix Classification Worksheet - example of how a case-mix budget methodology approach can function in the VD-HCBS Program
Associated Date: August 29, 2011
Connecticut VD-HCBS Materials
Source: Connecticut
Connecticut created the following resources to assist with the VD-HCBS program: (1) VD-HCBS Fact Sheet to collect information about the consumer; (2) VD-HCBS Budget and Plan of Care Development Process document; (3) Rainy Day Fund Accruals FAQ sheet; (4) VD-HCBS Billing Process Summary; and (5) Veteran Outreach TriFold Brochure. Connecticut recently expanded its VD-HCBS program to a second region.
(PDF) Caption: Fact Sheet
(PDF) Caption: Budget and Plan of Care Development Process
(PDF) Caption: Rainy Day Fund Accrual
(PDF) Caption: Billing Process Summary
(PDF) Caption: Veteran Outreach TriFold Brochure
Associated Date: August 2011
News and Magazine Coverage of the VD-HCBS Program
Source: various
News and magazine coverage of the VD-HCBS program including program overviews, personal stories from Veterans participating in the program, and more.
(PDF) Caption: August 2009 article from the Michigan newspaper Herald-Palladium: VD-HCBS summary, participant stories, and AAA interview
(PDF) Caption: November 2009 article from the Daily Record Newspaper: Morris County VD-HCBS Program in New Jersey
(PDF) Caption: August 2010 Chicago Tribune article: VD-HCBS in Illinois
(PDF) Caption: April/May 2011 article in VAnguard magazine: overview of VDHCBS and stories from Veterans participating in the program (p.22-24)
(PDF) Caption: May/June 2011 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Magazine article: overview of the VD-HCBS program
(PDF) Caption: July 2011 VA article: Supporting Veterans at Every Age and Stage- one Syracuse, NY Veteran's experience with VD-HCBS
Associated Date: July 2012
Readiness Reviews and Resources for VD-HCBS
Source: NRCPDS: Mollie Murphy
2011 National Meeting Session: VD-HCBS Readiness Reviews & Resources
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Associated Date: February 15, 2011
Programmatic Readiness Reviews and Resources
Source: NRCPDS: Dianne Kayala
2011 National Meeting Session: VD-HCBS Readiness Reviews & Resources
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(Powerpoint) • File type: doc
Associated Date: February 15, 2011
Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services: Getting Started
Source: NRCPDS: Sandra Barrett
2011 National Meeting Training: VD-HCBS: Getting Started
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Associated Date: February 14, 2011
Wisconsin VD-HCBS Materials
Source: Wisconsin
Resources from Wisconsin's Veteran Self-Directed Program: Getting Started with VD-HCBS Presentation
(Powerpoint) Caption: Getting Started with VD-HCBS: Training from 2011 National Meeting (PPT)
(PDF) Caption: Getting Started with VD-HCBS: Training from 2011 National Meeting (PDF)
Associated Date: February 14, 2011
Federal Tax Changes for Fiscal/Employer Agents in 2011
Source: National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services
Compiled by National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services, this list gives a quick overview of changes to the Federal Tax code which may affect Financial Management Services like those used for the CLP and VD-HCBS programs.
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Associated Date: January 19, 2011
National Direct Service Workforce Resource Center
Source: Direct Service Workforce Resource Center
This CMS-funded technical assistance center helps states, community organizations, and providers to improve recruitment and retention of direct care workers, personal care attendants, direct support professionals and other members of the direct service workforce who support individuals with disabilities to live in home and community-based settings. The site includes a "Find a Worker" feature with links to states' worker registries.
(External Link)
Added December 15, 2010
Maine VD-HCBS Materials
Source: Maine
Maine’s Veterans Independence Program (VIP) Resources: Veterans Participant Handbook provides guidance to help individuals to use the VIP.
(PDF) Caption: Veteran Participant Handbook
Associated Date: December 01, 2010
Illinois VD-HCBS Materials
Source: Illinois VDHCBS
July 2010 press release from the Illinois Department on Aging announces the launch of the Veterans Independence Program in three Area Agencies on Aging and three VA Medical Centers.
(PDF) Caption: Department on Aging VD-HCBS Press Release (July 2010)
Associated Date: July 2010
Starting Financial Management Services in CLP & VDHCBS: Strategic Considerations
Source: Mollie Murphy, NRCPDS
This June 2, 2010 webinar presented strategies for program administrators to consider as they determine how to provide Financial Management Services in their Community Living and Veteran Directed HCBS programs. Topics include how to decide on a model of FMS (Agency with Choice or Fiscal/Employer Agent?), whether to contract for Financial Management Services, provide them "in-house" at the AAA, or use a hybrid approach. The call also explores two methods for procuring Financial Management Services.
(Internal Link) Caption: Webinar Recording • File type: .wmv
(Powerpoint) Caption: Webinar Slides- PPT
(PDF) Caption: Call Notes
(PDF) Caption: Webinar Slides- PDF
(PDF) Caption: Which Model of FMS Is Right for Your Program? - A tool to determine the best-fitting model of FMS for your program
(PDF) Caption: FMS Pre-Procurement Tip Sheet for developing an FMS procurement plan
Associated Date: June 02, 2010
VHA Discusses VDHCBS Call Notes
Source: Technical Assistance Exchange
On May 20, 2010 Dan Schoeps of the Veterans Health Administration, Linda Velgouse of AoA, Dianne Kayala of the National Resource Center for Participant Direction, and Tim Engelhardt of the TAE discussed the goals and future of VDHCBS.
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Added May 24, 2010
Texas VD-HCBS Materials
Source: Texas
Resources from Texas VD-HCBS Programs in Dallas (Tarrant County AAA) and Central Texas.
Central Texas ADRC: VDHCBS Participant Guidebook for participants in the VD-HCBS program (general information about the program and many state-specific forms and documentation); Agency Culture Change presentation from 2010 National Meeting
Tarrant County AAA: VD-HCBS assessment tools (Sep 2011)
(Powerpoint) Caption: Central TX - "Transition to Participant Direction- Making Agency Culture Change Work" presentation by Thomas Wilson and Anna Hauser at the 2010 National Meeting (PPT)
(PDF) Caption: Central TX - "Transition to Participant Direction- Making Agency Culture Change Work" presentation by Thomas Wilson and Anna Hauser at the 2010 National Meeting (PDF)
(PDF) Caption: Tarrant County - Consumer Needs Assessment Questionaire
(PDF) Caption: Tarrant County - Instructions for Completing a VD-HCBS Needs Assessment
(PDF) Caption: Tarrant County - Tiered Model Example
(Word) Caption: Central TX - Service and Support Plan, Budget and Worksheets - Part 1
(Word) Caption: Central TX - Service and Support Plan, Budget and Worksheets - Part 2
(Word) Caption: Central TX - Information Sheet - Emergencies
(Word) Caption: Central TX - Information Sheet - Employment Application
(Word) Caption: Central TX - Information Sheet - Sample Employer Forms
(Word) Caption: Central TX - Information Sheet - Training Workers
(Word) Caption: Central TX - Information Sheet - Writing Your Job Ads
(Word) Caption: Central TX - Personal Care Worker Job Description
(Word) Caption: Central TX - VDHCBS Participant Guidebook
Associated Date: December 08, 2010
Veteran Directed Home and Community-Based Services (VDHCBS): Frequently Asked Questions
Source: Technical Assistance Exchange
This handout was provided as part of the 2010 National Meeting.
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Added February 21, 2010
Presentation on VDHCBS Provider Agreements and the VDHCBS Readiness Review Process
Source: TAE
This is the Power Point presentation by Sandy Barrett given at the 2010 National Meeting during the session entitled VDHCBS Provider Agreements and the VDHCBS Readiness Review Process.
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Updated June 24, 2010
VDHCBS Roundtable Call Notes
Source: TAE
The TAE hosted a roundtable on January 7th for sites interested in or implementing the Veteran's Home and Community Based Services program.
(PDF) Caption: PDF
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Associated Date: January 07, 2010
Florida VD-HCBS Materials
Source: Florida
VAMC Discussion Checklist: important questions for ADRCs/AAAs to ask Veterans Administration Medical Centers in preliminary discussions with them about future collaboration on the VDHCBS project.
(PDF) Caption: VAMC Discussion Checklist
Associated Date: December 2009
Recording of November 2009 CLP TA Call on Implementing Consumer Directed Program Elements
Source: NRCPDS, Technical Assistance Exchange
On the November 2009 technical assistance call for Community Living Program Grantees, NRCPDS staff moderated a discussion with the New Hampshire "Transitions in Caregiving" CLP program and the Central Texas Veteran Directed Home and Community-Based Services program about their experiences.
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Associated Date: November 10, 2009
VDHCBS 101 TA Call Notes
Source: TAE
Detailed call notes from the Oct. 21 VDHCBS 101 TA Call.
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Associated Date: October 21, 2009
VDHCBS Contacts
Source: TAE
A listing on state and federal contacts for the Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services
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Associated Date: October 21, 2009
Recording of VDHCBS 101 Webinar from October 21, 2009
Source: Technical Assistance Exchange
This call was targeted to states that are new to the Veteran Directed Home and Community-Based Services (VDHCBS) program. It discussed program expectations, reviewed the consumer experience flowchart, introduced the NRCPDS readiness assessment process, and covered other important issues. You can view this recorded webinar in a Windows Media Player.
(Internal Link) • File type: .wmv
Associated Date: October 21, 2009
National Resource Center on Participant-Directed Services Presentation on Readiness Review from October 2009 TA Call
Source: NRCPDS
This presentation from NRCPDS describes the components and process of the Readiness Review for the Veteran Directed Home and Community-Based Services program. It includes links to resources and contact information.
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Associated Date: October 21, 2009
CLP & VDHCBS Reporting Tool Introduction
Source: Technical Assistance Exchange
This presentation on "CLP & VDHCBS Reporting Tool Introduction" was provided as part of the monthly TA call on October 14, 2009 by Cindy Gruman.
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Associated Date: October 14, 2009
Debit Cards for Participant Purchases in Community Living and Veterans-Directed Home and Community Based Services Programs
Source: National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services
The following resources relating to the use of pre-paid debit cards in participant directed programs were provided by the National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services as part of the September 2009 monthly CLP TA call.
(PDF) Caption: Pre-Paid Debit Card Chart
(PDF) Caption: Proposed Pre-Paid Debit Card Procedure
Associated Date: September 03, 2009
Massachusetts VD-HCBS Materials
Source: Massachusetts
Resources from Massachusetts' Veterans Independence Plus (VIP) program: VIP Program Agreement Contracts (Veteran & AAA/ASAP Agreement, Veteran Task Agreement, and a Veteran Support Worker Agreement); VIP Program Guidelines; and the VIP Program Consumer Handbook.
(PDF) Caption: VIP Veteran and AAA ASAP Agreement (Jun 2010)
(PDF) Caption: Veteran Support Worker Agreement (Jun 2010)
(PDF) Caption: VIP Veteran Tasks Agreement (Jun 2010)
(PDF) Caption: VIP Program Guidelines (Jun 2009)
(PDF) Caption: VIP Program Consumer Directed Care Handbook (Jun 2010): designed to be used by veterans, their families and staff as a guide for how consumer directed care works in the VIP program.
Updated July 10, 2012
Community Living Program July Technical Assistance Call
Source: TAE
Participants engaged in a dialogue about integrating data management systems and experiences with Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services Program.
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Associated Date: July 16, 2009
Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center On-line Training Video
Source: Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center
This 29-minute video, introduced by General Colin L. Powell, offers an introduction to Traumatic Brain Injury, a health issue affecting at least 1.4 million Americans each year. It features the recovery journeys of several service personnel and their families.
(External Link) • File type: web
Updated June 24, 2010
Washington VD-HCBS Materials
Source: Washington
Resources from Washington State's Veteran Directed Home Services (VDHS) program: documents included in Washington's 2009 Request for Information (RFI) announcement prior to issuing an RFP to provide FMS for the program; VDHS Partner Website; VDHS Participant Handbook; and VDHS Policies and Procedures Handbook.
(External Link) Caption: Washington's VDHS Partner Website
(PDF) Caption: RFI: Notice of Provider Opportunity
(PDF) Caption: RFI: FMS Special Terms & Conditions
(PDF) Caption: RFI: FMS Statement of Work and Mandatory Requirements
(PDF) Caption: RFI: Notice Response Form
(PDF) Caption: RFI: Refunding Participant Service Budget Funds
(PDF) Caption: RFI: Use of Participant Service Budget Reserves for Planned Purchases
(PDF) Caption: RFI: Reimbursing VDHCBS
(PDF) Caption: RFI: Processing Criminal Background Checks
(PDF) Caption: RFI: Data Security Requirement
(PDF) Caption: VDHS Participant Handbook (May 2012): provides guidance to the Veteran on meeting with program staff, developing a spending plan, working with FMS, and more.
(PDF) Caption: VDHS Policy & Procedure Handbook (Sep 2010): overview of WA's VDHS program, desired outcomes, eligibility and referral procedures, FMS, and more; also forms and protocols for assessment, enrollment, reimbursement, and more.
Updated July 10, 2012
Presentation on Risk Management in Participant Directed Programs - June 2009 Monthly Call
Source: NRCPDS, Technical Assistance Exchange
This presentation by Suzanne Crisp of the National Resource Center on Participant-Directed Services describes strategies for risk management in participant-directed programs like VDHCBS or Cash and Counseling.
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Associated Date: June 17, 2009
"One-Time Economic Recovery Payment" Educational Booklet
Source: Social Security Administration
This educational booklet, prepared by the Social Security Administration, answers basic questions about the one-time economic recovery payment of $250 to people who get certain types of Federal benefits.
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Added May 6, 2009
Virginia VD-HCBS Materials
Source: Virginia
Resources from Virginia's Veterans Independence Programs (VIP): VIP Brochure
(PDF) Caption: VIP Brochure (Page 1): Bay Aging marketing brochure
(PDF) Caption: VIP Brochure (Page 2): Bay Aging marketing brochure
Associated Date: June 24, 2010
Financial Management Services (FMS) 101
Source: NRCPDS
This is an introduction to financial management services (FMS) for participant self-direction programs. It was originally presented on a Technical Assistance call on January 14, 2009.
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Associated Date: January 14, 2009
Department of Veterans Affairs
Source: Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs website includes information on veterans benefits and services. The site includes information on VA facilities, including health care facilities and Veterans Benefits Administration offices. Information is included for each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
(External Link)
Associated Date: December 21, 2007
A Guide to Quality in Consumer Directed Services
Source: Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University
This guide is designed to provide states and programs involved in consumer-directed services with a practical handbook on ensuring and improving the quality of services. This guide is based on a philosophy that the views of the major program stakeholders consumers, families, program staff, regulators, funders are the necessary starting point for the design of a quality system.
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Associated Date: May 2004
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