6152 Administrative Termination

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Georgia Division of Aging Services
Access to Services Manual

Chapter:

6000 Community Transitions

Effective Date:

Section Title:

Administrative Termination

Reviewed or Updated in:

MT 2016-02

Section Number:

6152

Previous Update:

Summary Statement

Money Follows the Person (MFP) Transition Coordinators (TCs) may terminate MFP Participants through an administrative process provided by the Division of Aging Services (DAS) in concurrence with DCH program guidelines.

Basic Considerations

  • MFP TCs’ primary role is to support individuals in transitioning from nursing facilities.

  • According to the MFP Informed Consent for Participation, MFP Field personnel may determine appropriateness for program participation.

  • Each MFP Participant assumes the responsibility of leading their transition planning and being proactive in the transition planning and execution process. Leading their transition includes such activities as convening their circle of support and providing their own housing search options, among others.

  • Should an MFP Participant not engage in their transition planning process, an MFP TC may terminate the Participant.

AAA Procedures

Pre-Transition

MFP Field staff will use motivational interviewing skills to support MFP Participants in taking the lead in planning their transition.

If MFP Field staff determines, after one year from the Participant’s Screening date, that the Participant has made no significant progress in the transition planning process, they may be administratively terminated due to non-participation.

Post Transition

Participants may be administratively terminated after transition:

  • If the Participant becomes ineligible for the MFP program according to the Policies and Procedure Guide for MFP

  • If MFP Field Staff are unable to contact MFP Participant for ninety (90) days

Staff must attempt to contact Circle of Support members during the ninety (90) day period and document results.

Policy Reminder

Field staff will follow all termination procedures as prescribed in the Policies and Procedures for Money Follows the Person (Manual), as published by DCH as well as DAS standards and Harmony for MFP User Guide procedures.

DAS Procedures

DAS MFP staff will review MFP eligibility, status changes, and terminations through the existing Quality Assurance and Monitoring practices.

References

  1. Policies and Procedures for Money Follows the Person (MFP Manual), dch.georgia.gov/georgia-money-follows-person-ga-mfp

  2. Harmony for MFP User Guide v1.x, Section 1060 (MAN 5600), Appendix I