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Spectrum360 is a NewJersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving children, teens and adults with autism and related disabilities. With locations in Livingston, West Orange, Verona and Whippany, the organization supports nearly 500 students, adults, and staff across its educational program, Academy360; adult day and vocational programs, Independence360; [1] and two enrichment programs ...
The ICF/MR Program began in 1971 when legislation began federal funding for ICFs/MR as an optional, beneficial Medicaid service. Authorization for ICF/MR services were seen at the congressional level as an option under the state plan Medicaid services. This allowed states to receive matching federal funds for these institutional services. [2]
Home and Community-Based Services waivers (HCBS waivers) or Section 1915(c) waivers, 42 U.S.C. Ch. 7, § 1396n §§ 1915(c), are a type of Medicaid waiver. HCBS waivers expand the types of settings in which people can receive comprehensive long-term care under Medicaid.
The state announced $3.4 million in grants on Wednesday to develop community-based housing for New Jerseyans with disabilities currently living in nursing homes not meant for their needs.
The effect was that many families, unable to afford home treatment, kept their children in costly hospital settings in order to meet the Medicaid 30-day requirement. Katie Beckett waivers allow Medicaid to cover medical services for children in the home, regardless of the parents' income, in cases where home-based treatment will cost less than ...
As New Jersey police departments embrace the Blue Envelope Program, here are some quick facts about it and autism in NJ.
Section 1115 Research & Demonstration Projects: States can apply for program flexibility to test new or existing approaches to financing and delivering Medicaid and CHIP. Section 1915(b) Managed Care Waivers: States can apply for waivers to provide services through managed care delivery systems or otherwise limit people's choice of providers.
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