Our Compassionate Services

Case Management

• Assessment- (Holistic Approach) Addressing all needs based on the individual plan of care.

• Coordination- Coordinate services in order to create a plan with various providers.

• Advocacy- To ensure that each individual receive the quality services needed based on individual circumstances.

• Monitoring- To ensure appropriate programs are providing the ultimate quality services for the individual.

• Referrals- To provide appropriate referrals for other resources as deemed necessary.

Counseling

• Assessment- A holistic approach with the individual/family utilizing continuity of care.

• Individual Treatment- To allow each individual to progress at his or her own pace, and making critical decisions in their plan of care.

• Family Treatment- Engaging the entire family since, everyone is affected when one family member is hurting.

Consultation

• Behavioral Consultation – Guidance on managing emotional and behavioral challenges.

• Care Planning – Helping families and individuals navigate support services.

• Career & Life Coaching – Assisting individuals in setting and achieving personal goals.

• Educational Consultations – Advising parents and caregivers on academic and developmental needs.

Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP)

Explore our tailored services designed to support your family's unique needs and well-being.

The Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) offers services that help a limited number of adult Medicaid recipients with physical disabilities live in their own homes or in the community instead of a hospital or nursing home. ICWP services are also available for persons with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The program operates under a Home- and Community-Based Waiver (1915c) granted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The Independent Care Waiver is for eligible Medicaid recipients who have severe physical disabilities, are between the ages of 21 and 64 when they apply, and meet the criteria below. They must:

• Be capable of directing their own services (individuals with a TBI do not have to meet this criteria);

• Have a severe physical impairment and/or TBI that substantially limits one or more activities of daily living and requires the assistance of another individual;

• Be medically stable but at risk of placement in a hospital or nursing facility because community-based support services are not available;

• and Be able to be safely placed in a home and community setting.

• As appropriate to their asessed needs, members are offered service coordination, personal support, home health, emergency response, respite, specialized medical equipment and supplies, counseling and/or home modification.

• Families/clients and their case manager work together as a team to establish a plan of care. The plan assesses individuals’ present circumstances, strengths, needs, goals, services required, available providers and projected budget. Funds must be available for the plan to be approved by the state Medicaid agency.

Services Provided

ICWP Counties Served:

Cobb, Cherokee, Paulding, Fulton, Metro Atlanta, Dekalb, Clayton, Fayette, Henry, Gwinnett, Rockdale, Newton, Douglas, Calhoun, Bartow, Floyd, and North Georgia.

Methods of Payment

• Medicaid / ICWP

• Medicare

• Private Insurance

• Self Pay