HOME Choice is a transition program that assists adults (age 18 years or older) move from a long-term care facility (e.g. nursing facility, hospital, or ICF-IID) into a home and comunity-based setting of their choice. Settings include apartments, homes and assisted living facilities.
Who is eligible to participate?
To be eligible for HOME Choice, an individual must:
- Be enrolled in Medicaid
- Be a current resident of a long-term care facility for at least 60 consecutive days
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have income to sustain community living
- Participate in an assessment and have a need for the program
- Have care needs that can be adequately met in a community setting
What Services Does The Program Offer?
Transition Coordination
Assist participants in identifying challenges and locating the resources needed for a successful move from the facility to a residence in the community.
- Meeting with discharge planners and care teams to determine services & supports
- Finding & securing housing
- Locating and applying for additional community resources
Community Transition Services
Funds to pay for start-up living expenses.
- Security deposits and rental expenses required to obtain a lease
- Essential household items
- Fees and deposits for utilities and other services
*This project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS.
