Quality Care and Development Programs for Your Loved Ones

Community-Based Services
(Innovations and State Funded Periodic Services)

1 Population served: Adults and children with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities or impairments as determined by psychological and as approved through the MCO.
2 Settings: These services can be provided at a range of locations depending on the requirements of the service definition. Locations may include the individual's home, the staff members' home, and the community.
3 Hours of Service: As needed based on the individual's needs and person-centered support plan.
4 Days of Service: As needed based on the individual's needs and person-centered support plan.
5 Frequency of Services: As needed based on the individual's needs and person-centered support plan.
6 Payer Sources: Medicaid and MCO State Funding Allocations

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7 Fees: As approved by the MCO
8 Referral Sources: Anyone or any agency can make a referral for service by calling the appropriate regional contact. The regional contact will discuss the needs of the individual and available services within the area. If services are available in the area, a meeting will take place to discuss the needs and details of the service. The MCO does have to approve the referral for funding and prior to the start of service.
9 Specific Services Offered: These services are specific to service definitions set by the state and local MCOs. The definitions may include tasks to assist with personal care, communication, self-help, independent living, and behavior needs. All staff who provides services is Skill Creations employees. Medication monitoring services-which includes the practice of providing secure storage areas and controlled access for medications that are brought into a program and used by the individuals served who do not need assistance with medication administration from staff.

*Please contact the designated office nearest you to obtain more information about the specific services available in your immediate area.