Community Care Services Program (CCSP) - Georgia

1 Commonly asked questions I am not a Medicaid recipient, but I. have limited income and assets and need Services . Am I eligible to participate in the Community Care CCSP? Contact your local Area Agency on Aging for help in determining your eligibility for Services Program CCSP or other Community resources. (CCSP). How much do CCSP Services cost? Based on Medicaid income limits, some eligible individuals pay some of the cost their Services , while others do not. CCSP Services assist eligible consumers Caring Is there a waiting list for CCSP. So that they may continue to live in their homes and communities . Comprehensive Services ? Admission to CCSP is based on available Supportive funding determined by the state legislature. Priority is given to those in most need of Preventive Services . How long will I be eligible to receive GA Department of Human Services CCSP Services ? Division of Aging Services Services are dependent on an individual's Community Care Services Program continuing to meet CCSP eligibility and Two Peachtree Street, NW, 33rdFloor service criteria.

2 Atlanta, GA 30303-3142. How do I find out if I'm eligible for the CCSP? Application or referral occurs when you or a TOLL FREE DAS # 1-866-55-AGING. family member contacts your local AAA: TOLL FREE DAS # 1-866-55-AGING. CCSP Consumer Brochure - revised 12//2011. What is the CCSP? The Community Care Services Program Home Delivered Services / Skilled Nursing (CCSP) assists older and/or functionally Ordered by a physician, provides home impaired consumers in remaining in their health, and includes skilled nursing Services , homes and communities . The CCSP is a physical/ speech/ occupational therapies, Medicaid waiver Program that provides personal support aides, and medical social Community -based social, health and support Services to individuals in their homes. Services to eligible consumers as an alternative to institutional placement in a Out-of-Home Respite Care nursing facility. Temporary relief for the primary care giver responsible for full time care of individual.

3 Who is eligible for Services ? Individuals who qualify, or potentially Personal Support Services qualify, for Medicaid. Supportive Services provided in the Individuals who otherwise need individual's home. Aide provides institutional care in a nursing facility. assistance and support with basic personal Screening and assessment care needs. May provide light determine that your health needs may be housekeeping, meal prep, essential errands. met by Services in the home or In-home respite service for care givers Community . available. The doctor approves CCSP Services for you. Consumer Directed Personal Support Alternative Living Services Services option State licensed personal care homes provide Available to eligible consumers who receive What Services are available? 24-hour supervision, medically-oriented Personal Support Services . Consumers hire Eligible individuals may receive a personal care, and health related support supervise and schedule worker(s) of choice.

4 Combination of CCSP Services and other Services to those unable to remain in their Community Services . The care coordinator homes. assesses appropriateness for CCSP, develops a client-focused comprehensive plan of care, and arranges for delivery of service(s). The Emergency Response Services care coordinator monitors providers of In-home electronic 2-way, 24 hour service, quality of service delivery and communication support system calls for help ongoing client care. in an emergency. Home Delivered Meals Adult Day Health Nutritionally balanced meals delivered to Health, therapeutic , social and recreational the home. To be eligible, an individual must activities are provided in a Community - receive another CCSP service. based group day Program .