What is A Medicaid Program?
Title XIX of the Social Security Act is a program that provides medical assistance for certain individuals and families. The program, known as Medicaid, became law in 1965 as a jointly funded cooperative venture between the Federal and State governments to assist States in the provision of adequate medical care to eligible persons. Medicaid is the largest program providing medical and health-related services to America’s people.
Chore Services
A. Maintain the home in a clean, sanitary and safe environment;
B. Safe environment includes tacking down loose rugs and tiles and/or moving of furniture.
C. Performing general household tasks (e.g. meal preparation and routine household care for participant);
D. Services may be provided for participant without the participant being present.
E. Services are done for the participant in their home or family home.
Personal Assistance/Habilitation (PAB) –Three levels of care PAB I, II, III
A. Independence with eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene;
B. Building natural supports and self-advocacy;
C. Being self-sufficient (taking care of one’s self and one’s needs to live in own home);
D. Exploring opportunities to identify and expand personal interests;
E. Building of positive social skills;
F. Supporting income-producing endeavors (e.g. job training skills)
G. Services may be provided in or outside the participants’ home.
Admission Criteria
- Referral by Developmental Disabilities Division;
- Consent signed by Participant (or if youth, than Parent or Legal Guardian);
- Service is prescribed and documented as part of the Participants Individualized Service Plan;
State of Hawai`i –American Red Cross/Six Principles of Care
1. Safety- Protect the participant, yourself and others from accidents and injury.
2. Privacy- Do not discuss participants care or condition to outsiders. Encourage privacy when participant is doing personal care.
3. Dignity- Respect the participant as an individual. Remember that not all participants are alike. Respect religious and cultural beliefs.
4. Communication- Talk with and listen to the participant, their families, and health team members.
5. Infection Control- Practice methods that prevent the spread of infection to the participant, yourself and others.
6. Independence- Encourage and help participant to do as much as possible for themselves by allowing time for participant to help with their own care, communication and self expressions.
DHS Eligibility Determination
Individuals seeking to receive services from the DD/MR Medicaid Waiver Services Program must be eligible for medical assistance under the Federal Reimbursement Hawai`i Medicaid program.
For further information or questions regarding referrals, please contact the Program Coordinator.