Eligibility is determined by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority based on four components:
Once a person who wishes to transition is identified, a Transition Coordinator will contact the person and begin the process to support the person in developing a Transition Plan.
A person can apply through Oklahoma Health Care Authority by calling (888) 287-2443. Ask to speak to someone about the Living Choice Project. They will complete a phone interview to gather basic information to determine eligibility. Visit www.OKHCA.org for more information about the Living Choice Project.
Once a person is determined eligible for the Program, then the Transition Coordinator Agency will be notified to visit the person at the facility and conduct an orientation to the Program. If the person chooses to move forward, then the Transition Coordinator will support the person in beginning the transition process.
A person can be removed from the program when:
Re-enrollment in the Living Choice Project can occur when:
Chooses to Participate in planning for the transition, completes an assessment with support from the coordinator, if needed, chooses Team members to assist in the planning, creates a Transition Plan, monitor’s the Transition Plan, complete assigned Team activities, create Community Plan, and…finally, transition to the community.
Complete referral intakes (applications), manage the Living Choice Program, determine Program eligibility, reimburse Providers, resolve complaints, manage Program finances, contract and arrange for service delivery by qualified providers, and Program quality assurance and Improvement
Participate in Living Choice training, orient the participant to the Living Choice Program, support the person in assessing readiness for transition, support the person in creating a Transition Plan and a Community Plan. The Transition Plan includes plans for transitioning out; the Community Plan includes plans for the day of transition and thereafter. They will also assist in coordinating the needed community services upon transition.
The team is made up of people involved in the person’s life. This could be family, friends, nursing facility staff, etc. The person chooses who he/she would like to have on the team. The team then creates the Transition Plan, completes assigned team responsibilities as determined by the team, creates the Community Plan and helps monitor the success of the plan. They also advocate for the person, if needed.
Ensures Transition Coordinator follows processes, ensures the Transition Plan is effective based on Team development, ensures monitoring occurs as determined by the Team, ensures an effective Community Plan is created by the Team.
Provides Transition Coordination Services to the person, if requested, provides Peer Support Services to persons, as requested, provides independent living skills training, if requested, and provides self-advocacy training, if requested. Centers for Independent Living are funded by federal and state dollars to support independent living of adults with disabilities. Learn more about Centers for Independent Living at http://www.ilusa.com/links/ilcenters.htm The Oklahoma Independent Living Centers involved in the Living Choice Program are:
These agencies provide community-based services to people living in the community. They contract with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OKHCA) to provide transition services, manage the coordinators, bill OKHCA for services delivered and manage the quality of their service.
Contracts with OKHCA to provide Transition Coordinator training, authorize the Community Plan and provide technical assistance to the coordinators.