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Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver

Supports for Community Living (SCL) is a home- and community-based waiver under the Kentucky Medicaid program developed as an alternative to institutional care for individuals with mental retardation or developmental disabilities. SCL allows individuals to remain in or return to the community in the least restrictive setting.

Application Information

How do I obtain an application?

The first step is to complete an application form for SCL services (MAP-620). You may obtain an application by calling an SCL provider in your area or by calling (502) 564-7702 or you may visit the MHMR Web site.

Is there a waiting List?

There is currently a waiting list for services and supports and an application will allow your name to be included on the list. Additional individuals are served in chronological order as funding becomes available.

What happens after I am selected for funding?

After you are selected for funding, you must then be determined to need the level of care provided by an ICF/MR and to be eligible for Medicaid.

Who is eligible?

Individuals with mental retardation or developmental disabilities who meet requirements for residence in an intermediate care facility for people with mental retardation (ICF/MR) and who meet other Medicaid requirements are eligible for these services.

What services are available?

Supports for Community Living offers a variety of supports and services. These are based on the individual's goals, choices and priorities as identified through an individual support plan.

To view a listing of the supports and services available, visit the MHMR SCL Web site

CDO Information

The Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) began offering the Consumer Directed Option (CDO) as an alternative for delivery of non-medical non-residential SCL services.

For more information, visit the DMS CDO page.

Provider Information

If you are interested in becoming a SCL provider, visit the MHMR SCL provider Web site for more information.

Transition Funding

Approved SCL Providers are eligible to apply for Transition Funding

One Time Supplemental Transition Funding (09/29/06)

Transition Funding Letter of Commitment (09/29/06)

Facility Reimbursement Form (09/29/06)

KyHealth Choices announces implementation of enhanced reimbursement for SCL group home and staffed residence providers who accept individuals who have been de-institutionalized from an intermediate care facility for individuals with mental retardation or developmental disabilities (ICF MR DD).  An individual must have been institutionalized for the entire two-year period immediately preceding transition from an ICF MR DD to a community setting.

Enhanced Community Transition Rate (Update as of 08/18/06)

Frequently Asked Questions about Supports for Community Living (SCL) Enhanced Rate FAQs (PDF)

If you have additional questions regarding SCL and reimbursement rates, contact Carrie Banahan at (502) 564-4321.

 

Related Content
 

Regulations:
907 KAR 1:145
907 KAR 1:155

Supports for Community Living Services Manual:
Part A - Part B - Part C

Provider Letters:
Provider Letter # A-25 - Document Consideration (05/08/08)
Provider Letter Number # A-22 - Supports for Community Living Waiver Program - Enhanced Rate Year Two (10/24/07)
Provider Letter # A-22 - Revisions to the SCL MAP Forms and Manual (08/29/07)
Provider Letter # A-19 - Consumer Directed Option Services (11/15/06) Provider Letter # A-18 - Supports for Community Living Waiver Program Administrative Functions Returned to the Department of Medicaid Services (10/25/06)

To view other provider letter(s), go to the Provider Letter page

Member Letters:
SCL Member Letter #1 - Consumer Directed Option Services (11/15/06)

Forms:
MAP 10 - Waiver Services
MAP 24 C - Admittance, Discharge or Transfer of an Individual in the ABI/SCL Program.
MAP 95 - Request for Equipment Form
Instructions - Map 95
MAP 109 - Plan of Care/Prior Authorization for Waiver Services
Map 350 - Long Term Care Facilities AND Home and Community Based Program Certification Form
MAP 351 - Medicaid Waiver Assessment
MAP-620 - Application for SCL Waiver and ICF/MR Services
MAP 2000 - Initiation/Termination of Consumer Directed Option (CDO)

 

Contact Information
 

Department for Medicaid Services

Division of Long Term Care and Community Alternatives

MH/MR Community Services Branch

275 E. Main St.
6W-B
Frankfort, KY 40621

(502) 564-5560

Additional information: 
Department for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Web site .

Contact us by email:
CHFS DMS Webmaster

 

Last Updated 5/14/2008
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