DDRS Waiver Manual

Activities that do not foster the acquisition and retention of skills.
Services furnished to a minor by parent(s), stepparent(s) or legal guardian.
Services furnished to a participant by the participant’s spouse.
Services rendered in a facility.
Section 10.8: Community Transition (currently under CIHW only)
Service Definition
Community Transition services include reasonable, one-time set-up expenses for individuals who
make the transition from an institution to their own home in the community and will not be
reimbursable on any subsequent move.
Note: “Own home” is defined as any dwelling, including a house, an apartment, a condominium, a
trailer, or other lodging that is owned, leased, or rented by the individual and/ or the individual’s
guardian or family, or a home that is owned and/ or operated by the agency providing supports.
Items purchased through Community Transition services are the property of the individual receiving
the service, and the individual should take the property with him or her in the event of a move to
another residence, even if the residence from which he or she is moving is owned by a provider
agency. Nursing Facilities are not reimbursed for Community Transition services because those
services are part of the per diem.
Reimbursable Activities
Reimbursable activities include the following:
Security deposits that are required to obtain a lease on an apartment or home
Essential furnishings and moving expenses required to occupy and use a community domicile
including a bed, table or chairs, window coverings, eating utensils, food preparation items, and bed
or bath linens
Set-up fees or deposits for utility or service access including telephone, electricity, heating, and
water
Health and safety assurances including pest eradication, allergen control, or one-time cleaning prior
to occupancy
When the individual is receiving Residential Habilitation and Support, Structured Family Caregiving services,
or Community-Based Habilitation - Individual services under the CIH Waiver, the Community Transition
Supports service is included in the Cost Comparison Budget.
Service Standards
Community Transition services must be reflected in the ISP and the Cost Comparison Budget (POC/CCB) of
the individual.
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