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Promising Practices in HCBS: South Carolina - Home Modifications Specialist
05/31/2007 | Requests *Summary
South Carolina hired an environmental modifications specialist to improve the quality of home modifications funded by its Medicaid HCBS waivers. The specialist trains case managers to develop specifications for ramps, and develops specifications for other home modifications so contractors can quickly make an informed bid. South Carolina also leveraged a state-funded home modification program to expand the types of modifications available in its waivers.
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- Report PDF (51K, 3 pages)
Keywords
1915c; environmental modifications; accessible housing; home modifications;
Topic
Accessibility, Aging Issues, Housing, Physical Disabilities
Type/Tool
Promising practices
Source
Thomson Reuters (formerly Medstat)
State
South Carolina
Date Created
07/05/2007
Contact
Steve Eiken
Steve.Eiken@thomsonreuters.com
(651) 917-4174
Steve.Eiken@thomsonreuters.com
(651) 917-4174
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* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007
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