Community Care Services Program (CCSP) : caring, comprehensive, supportive, preventive

Commonly asked questions I am not a Medicaid recipient, but I have limited income and assets and need services. Am I eligible to participate in the CCSP? Contact your local Area Agency on Aging for help in determining your eligibility for CCSP or other community resources.
How much do CCSP services cost? Based on Medicaid income limits, some eligible individuals pay some of the cost their services, while others do not.
Is there a waiting list for CCSP services? Admission to CCSP is based on available funding determined by the state legislature. Priority is given to those in most need of services.
How long will I be eligible to receive CCSP services? Services are dependent on an individual's continuing to meet CCSP eligibility and service criteria.
How do I find out if I'm eligible for the CCSP? Application or referral occurs when you or a family member contacts your local AAA:

CCSP services assist eligible consumers So that they may continue to live in their homes and communities.
GA Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services
Community Care Services Program Two Peachtree Street, NW, 33rdFloor
Atlanta, GA 30303-3142
TOLL FREE DAS # 1-866-55-AGING
http://aging.dhr.georgia.gov

Community Care Services Program
(CCSP)
Caring Comprehensive
Supportive Preventive

CCSP Consumer Brochure - revised 12//2011

TOLL FREE DAS # 1-866-55-AGING

What is the CCSP? The Community Care Services Program (CCSP) assists older and/or functionally impaired consumers in remaining in their homes and communities. The CCSP is a Medicaid waiver program that provides community-based social, health and support services to eligible consumers as an alternative to institutional placement in a nursing facility.
Who is eligible for services? Individuals who qualify, or potentially
qualify, for Medicaid. Individuals who otherwise need
institutional care in a nursing facility. Screening and assessment
determine that your health needs may be met by services in the home or community. The doctor approves CCSP services for you.
What services are available? Eligible individuals may receive a combination of CCSP services and other community services. The care coordinator assesses appropriateness for CCSP, develops a client-focused comprehensive plan of care, and arranges for delivery of service(s). The care coordinator monitors providers of service, quality of service delivery and ongoing client care.
Adult Day Health Health, therapeutic, social and recreational activities are provided in a communitybased group day program.

Alternative Living Services State licensed personal care homes provide 24-hour supervision, medically-oriented personal care, and health related support services to those unable to remain in their homes.
Emergency Response Services In-home electronic 2-way, 24 hour communication support system calls for help in an emergency.
Home Delivered Meals Nutritionally balanced meals delivered to the home. To be eligible, an individual must receive another CCSP service.

Home Delivered Services/ Skilled Nursing Ordered by a physician, provides home health, and includes skilled nursing services, physical/ speech/ occupational therapies, personal support aides, and medical social services to individuals in their homes.

Out-of-Home Respite Care Temporary relief for the primary care giver responsible for full time care of individual.

Personal Support Services

Supportive services provided in the

individual's home.

Aide provides

assistance and support with basic personal

care needs.

May provide light

housekeeping, meal prep, essential errands.

In-home respite service for care givers

available.

Consumer Directed Personal Support Services option Available to eligible consumers who receive Personal Support Services. Consumers hire supervise and schedule worker(s) of choice.