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Community Resources 101
Tuesday November 19, 2013Wing Lake
Chantal White, [email protected]
248 341-7008
What services does my child qualify for?It’s important to understand how they are funded.
1. Private Health Insurance (Doctors, Therapy, Equipment). Oakland Schools has great Resource Guide
2. Programs that help with medical insurance3. Private Pay (recreational activities, etc.)4. Free- Support groups5. School-Birth through 25 in Michigan6. Medicaid Funded Services/ability to pay/Waiver7. After 18 (funding, Medicaid eligible supports )8. After 26 programs
1-800-359-3722 Family phone line for informationA program to help kids who need specialty medical care up to the age of 21.There is an “ability to pay” for the cost of CSHC
Administered by MI Department of Community Health www.Michigan.gov/cshcs Eventually assigned to local Health Department. www.oakgov.com/health Services can include:• Medical Care and Treatment• Hearing Services• Pharmacy Services• Medical Equipment and Supplies• Medical Care at home
The Children with Special Needs Fund provides support for children with special health care needs by assisting their families to purchase equipment that enhance quality of life, and promote health and mobility.
This fund operates on donations and is only available when no other source is available.
You do not need to be enrolled in CSHC to apply. You just need to be medically eligible.
www.michigan.gov/csnfund
Family Support Subsidy ProgramAdministered through Michigan Department of Community Health
Oakland County: Call Nicole Rolle (MORC) 248 276-8065
The Family Support Subsidy program offers financial assistance to help families care for their children with
severe disabilities up to the age of 18. Payments are just over $200 a month.
To apply student must have a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) recommend the child for an educational
eligibility category of SCI,SXI or ASD. Children with ASD must be in a program for students with ASD, or a program
for students who are SCI or SXIFamily taxable income may not exceed $60,000
Oakland Schools www.oakland.k12.mi.us
This website has a wealth of information about educational services in Oakland County. It is designed for families and professionals and
updates daily for learning opportunities. The Complete Guide to Services is available as a PDF.
Community Resource GuideOakland.k12.mi.us/earlychildhood
Lists advocacy groups, counseling services, developmental pediatricians, emergency resources, music movement and art, nutrition, therapies and much more!!!!
Bloomfield Township Public Library has a Special Needs Collection www.btpl.org
Diaper ResourcesJ&B Medical
Woodbury ProductsNorthwest Medical Service
Discreet Adult CareBinsons
Wright Filippis
Most private insurances don’t cover diapers. If your insurance has a Durable Medical Equipment Benefit as part of the policy, diapers can sometimes be covered.
Medicaid does cover diapers once a child is over 3. But you must be eligible for Medicaid. After 18 your student should qualify. If your student has Medicaid fax a doctors prescription to J&B Medical .
www.detroitareadiaperbank.org can assist with larger sized diapers
Dental ResourcesWorks with special needs population, able to use sedation if needed and accepts Medicaid.
Children’s Hospital U Of M Hospital DentalDepartment Ann Arbor, MIDetroit, MI 734 936-5950313 745-5551
• I also have a list of dentists who take private insurance that Wing Lake families have used.
• Tri County Dental Health Council in Southfield (248 559-7767) Helps with information, referral and emergency treatment. They service low income, Medicaid and special needs population. Not sure they use sedation.
Community Health Center that offers dental care.Pontiac, MI 248 758-1231
Exams, x-ray, cleaning, filling, fluoride, root canals, crowns/bridge, dentures, and extractions.
Sibshopoakland.orgMonthly workshops for elementary aged siblings
of children with special needs.
MORC 1270 Doris Rd Auburn, [email protected]
Recreation• www.friendsofdifferentlearners.org Camp and Resource Fair Jan 23 2014 Groves High School in Birmingham 7-9pm• www.oakland.k12.mi.us/earlychildhood- click on Community Resource Guide-
very extensive• Oakland County Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Program [email protected]
monthly recreational programs too• www.friendshipcircle.org- social and buddy program• www.farconservatory.org –Music and performing arts• www.oatshrh.org- Horseback riding• www.michiganmiracle.org Baseball and bowling leagues• www.oakland.edu/oucares Autism research and support programs• www.theartexperience.org • www.somi.org Special Olympics• Wing Lake Recreation Guide
Parent Support Organizations
• Wing Lake PTO , Wing Lake Parent Group, Bloomfield BHASE [email protected]
• www.asaoakland.org Autism Society Oakland• www.dsgsemi.org Down Syndrome Guild• www.bridges4kids.org• www.eparent.org exceptional parent• www.friendsofdifferentlearners.org • www.ucpdetroit.org united cerebral palsy• www.epilepsymichigan.org
Help with funding Equipment/Home Modifications
• Children with Special Needs Fund www.michigan.gov/csnfund• Assistive Technology Loan Fund www.michiganloanfunds.org• Department of Human Services has lifetime limit of $5000 to assist in purchase of
equipment, or home modifications.• United Cerebral Palsy Quick Ramp for Kids• www.futuresfoundation.org• www.Heretohelpfoundation.org• www.communityhousingnetwork.org post new or used modification equipment. Also
list modification contractors.• www.Atxchange.org Michigan Disability Rights Coalition Website where you can buy or
exchange assistive technology.• www.wish.org• First Hand Foundation Cerner.com• Bike day at Beaumont• MORC or CLS Oakland• www.foe.com (Eagles)• www.elks.org• www.kofc.org (Knights of Columbus)• www.mooseintl.org• www.optimist.org • www.rotary.org• www.lionsclub.org Vision
The ARC of Oakland County1641 w. Big Beaver RD Troy, MI 48084
(248) 826-1900 www.thearcoakland.org
The ARC advocates for the rights of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. They strive to improve systems of supports and services and influence public policy.• Legal Advocacy• Etheridge Plan “After I am gone”.• Fiscal Intermediary • Special Needs Trusts• Information and referrals and much more…
Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority
www.OCCMHA.org Funded in part by Department of Community Health
Customer Services (800) 341-2003
Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority leads a provider service network that assists more than 22,000 Oakland County citizens, as well as manages a $300 million dollar budget.
People who receive public mental health services through the OCCMHA provider network include those who have a developmental disability or mental health illness, children with serious emotional disturbances and their families, or substance use disorders. The majority of these individuals have Medicaid.
OCCMHA Service Providers for Adults and Children with Developmental Disabilities are:
Community Living Services of Oakland
Macomb Oakland-Regional Center
Step 1: Call Common Ground to see if you are eligible for services through MORC or CLS
• Access and Eligibility• Common Ground is the entryway that connects
Oakland County residents to public mental health services provided by dedicated, healthcare professionals. It operates the OCCMHA Resource & Crisis Helpline that is accessible 24/7. Common Ground handles community crisis calls, determines eligibility for public mental health services and supports, connects people with follow up resources, and authorizes psychiatric hospitalizations for people with Medicaid coverage and those who are uninsured.
• To determine your eligibility for services contact Common Ground.
People who live in Oakland County and meet the criteria listed in the Michigan Mental Health Code for persons with a developmental disability are eligible for services and supports. The Code describes a developmental disability as a severe, chronic condition that is due to a mental or physical impairment or combination of impairments. These impairments must occur before the age of 22, be likely to continue forever and seriously limit you, or not allow you to do things in three or more of the following activities:
•Taking care of yourself •Receptive and expressive language•Learning•Mobility •Self-direction •Ability to live by yourself and make money on your own
Eligibility
How are MORC and CLS services paid for?
Under the age of 18, services are based on family income. Oftentimes there is an “ability to pay”.
After 18 services are based on the student’s income. To be eligible for Medicaid services a student cannot have
more than $2000 in their name.
Step: Decide if you want to partner with MORC or Community Living Services
Community Living Services-Oakland642 E. Nine MileFerndale, MI 48220248 547-2668www.comlivserv.com
M.O.R.C.Auburn Hills1270 Doris RdAuburn Hills, MI 48326248 276-8000www.morcinc.org
Mental Health Medicaid Specialty Supports and Services(If not eligible for Medicaid, there is an ability to pay)
Macomb Oakland-Regional Center or Community Living Services of Oakland
• Person Centered Plan• Supports Coordination• Community Living Supports-goal and objective based activities provided
by paid support staff to live independently and participate in the community.
• Respite-provides short term relief either in the home or a community setting.
• Skill building- supports, services and training to help a person participate actively at work or in the community
• Supported Employment• Housing-supports and services to live as independently as possible.• Transportation to and from home to participate in a Medicaid covered
service**** There are many other covered services.. These are some of the more common ones individuals have used. Talk to your support coordinator about others.
Children’s Waiver A Federal entitlement program that provides Medicaid funded home and community-based services to children under 18. Children with developmental disabilities who have challenging behaviors/and
or complex medical needs. You cannot be eligible for Medicaid, the Waiver “Waives “the requirement for Medicaid.
Michigan serves 464 children statewide
In Oakland county call MORC Children and Family Service at 586 263-8908 to be pre-screened for the Waiver. The
state maintains a priority list. You must reapply each year.
Children’s Waiver Program: This is a federal entitlement program for children with developmental disabilities and complex medical and or behavioural needs. For eligible participants, services include family and staff training and specialty services that could include nursing, speech, recreational, and dietary. The program also helps with community living supports, transportation, respite care, durable medical equipment and accessibility adaptations. This program is not available to children with Medicaid or MIChild insurance.
Autism Waiver Program: This new, state of Michigan program provides Medicaid coverage for children aged eighteen months to six years old with autism to receive Applied Behavioural Analysis therapy.
Oakland County Respite HomesFunding through MORC or ability to pay
If you have MORC call 248 276-8020 otherwise call 800 231-1127
Lahser Respite Home- Located in Beverly Hills and operated by Judson Center. Licensed to provide respite for children between 5 and 18 (If grandfathered in before age 18 can
continue until 26).Hickory Grove Respite- Located in Bloomfield Township and operated by Macomb Residential Opportunities. Provides
respite care for adults with developmental disabilities.
18After the age of 18, a Wing Lake student with a “disabling condition” and assets under $2000 can be eligible for additional services and supports.
• SSI• Medicaid• Adult Home Help
SSI Call 1 800-772-1212
Social Security’s toll-free number.www.socialsecurity.gov
The student must have a disabling condition and cannot have liquid assets over $2000.
As of Jan. 1, 2013 SSI rates:Household of another- $482.67
Sharing/Independent-$724
MedicaidOnce you receive SSI, you are automatically eligible for Medicaid.
In Michigan you choose a Health Plan.1-888-Enrolls has information on the various Medicaid Health Plans.
If you are a student at Wing Lake with a disability, remember Medicaid isn’t just a Health Plan. Medicaid also funds supports and services related to the Mental Health System . It is important to protect Medicaid and make sure your student never has more than $2000 in their name. Families often investigate opening a “Special Needs Trust”. The ARC of Oakland has information on Trusts.
Mental Health Medicaid Specialty Supports and Services(If not eligible for Medicaid, there is an ability to pay)
Macomb Oakland-Regional Center or Community Living Services of Oakland
• Person Centered Plan• Supports Coordination• Community Living Supports-goal and objective based activities provided
by paid support staff to live independently and participate in the community.
• Respite-provides short term relief either in the home or a community setting.
• Skill building- supports, services and training to help a person participate actively at work or in the community
• Supported Employment• Housing-supports and services to live as independently as possible.• Transportation to and from home to participate in a Medicaid covered
service**** There are many other covered services.. These are some of the more common ones individuals have used. Talk to your support coordinator about others.
Home Help ServicesMichigan Department of Human Services (DHS)
www.michigan.gov/dhsYou must be Medicaid eligible
Request Home Help Services ($$funding$$) through the Department of Human Services by phone, mail or in person
• Eating• Toileting• Bathing• Grooming• Mobility• Transferring• Medication• Meal Prep• Shopping• Laundry • Housework
After 26Once a Wing Lake student has aged out of school, the relationship the student has with their Support Coordinator
through MORC or CLS becomes very important. A plan is developed through the Person Centered Plan so that supports can be funded..
In the past Wing Lake Student have attended some of the following programs:
New GatewaysLahser Pre-Vocational Centers
Life Focus CenterCreative Employment Opportunities
Mary’s ChildrenNew HorizonsStarting Point
Some students go out in the community with their CLS (Community Living Supports) person instead.
These are all Medicaid funded supports and programs and a support coordinator through MORC or CLS Oakland will help in the plan. Neither MORC or CLS run these programs.
MRS Michigan Rehabilitation Serviceswww.michigan.gov/dhs
MRS is part of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth. It is administered through the Department of Human
Services. This is a program that will help a student who is interested in competitive employment, including exploring the
possibilities of self-employment or owning a small business.
CHN,Inc. facilitates the utilization of local, state ,federal and private resources to promote sustainable affordable housing opportunities in Oakland County.
57o Kirts Blvd #231Troy, MI 48084248 928-0111www.communityhousingnetwork.org
Housing Options
As an adult some students choose to remain in the family home. The previous slides help families support that vision by.
Some adults move into group home. If you are interested in exploring Group Home living, you must talk to your support coordinator at
MORC. Group homes are run through private organizations, but MORC supports the funding.
If you are interested in a “Personal Residence” where up to three adults live in a home, then either MORC or CLS can assist with funding the staffing supports. You find the home. You find the Direct Care Provider to provide staffing. Community Housing Network has a database and runs a support group for people looking for roommates. In order to share the financial costs of running the home, typically there are three adults living together.
