CAP-MR/DD - Revision history

Woozle: status update; smw

2015-07-14T14:48:56Z

status update; smw

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	==About==		==About==
	~~[[category~~:~~acronyms]]~~[[CAP-MR/DD]], often called just "[[CAP]]" or "CAP services", stands for "Community Alternatives Program for persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities". The [[NC MHDDSAS]] describes it thusly:		'''''Note''': "CAP" is a program that is frequently reorganized and renamed. The following information was accurate as of approximately 2010, but the name and description have changed at least once since then, and many of the reference links are no longer valid.''

			[[CAP-MR/DD]], often called just "[[CAP]]" or "CAP services", stands for "Community Alternatives Program for persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities". The [[NC MHDDSAS]] describes it thusly:
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	<p>The Community Alternatives Program for Persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities (CAP-MR/DD) is a special [[Medicaid]] program started in 1983 to serve individuals who would otherwise require care in an [[intermediate care facility]] for people with the mental retardation/developmental disabilities ([[ICF/MR]]). It allows these individuals the opportunity to be served in the community instead of residing in an institutional or group home setting.</p>		<p>The Community Alternatives Program for Persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities (CAP-MR/DD) is a special [[Medicaid]] program started in 1983 to serve individuals who would otherwise require care in an [[intermediate care facility]] for people with the mental retardation/developmental disabilities ([[ICF/MR]]). It allows these individuals the opportunity to be served in the community instead of residing in an institutional or group home setting.</p>
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	==Links==		==Links==
	===Reference===		===Reference===
	* [http://www.ncdhhs.gov/mhddsas/cap-mrdd/ NC MHDDSAS: CAP-MR/DD] ([[NC MHDDSAS]]): includes the official CAP-MR/DD Manual as a PDF		* <s>[http://www.ncdhhs.gov/mhddsas/cap-mrdd/ NC MHDDSAS: CAP-MR/DD] ([[NC MHDDSAS]]): includes the official CAP-MR/DD Manual as a PDF</s>
	* [http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/adult/disabilities/capmrdd.htm WakeGOV.com - CAP-MR/DD Program]		* <s>[http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/adult/disabilities/capmrdd.htm WakeGOV.com - CAP-MR/DD Program]</s>
	* [http://www.arcnc.org/action_alert/services.htm The Service System for People with Developmental Disabilities in North Carolina] (The Arc of NC) explains about the various type of CAP and how things fit together		* <s>[http://www.arcnc.org/action_alert/services.htm The Service System for People with Developmental Disabilities in North Carolina] (The Arc of NC) explains about the various type of CAP and how things fit together</s>
	* [http://info.dhhs.state.nc.us/olm/manuals/dma/abd/man/MA2280-06.htm Adult Medicaid Manual MA-2280-COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (CAP)]		* [http://info.dhhs.state.nc.us/olm/manuals/dma/abd/man/MA2280-06.htm Adult Medicaid Manual MA-2280-COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (CAP)]

Woozle: a bit more about the two-tier system

2009-12-02T22:58:37Z

a bit more about the two-tier system

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	==~~Overview~~==		==About==
	[[category:acronyms]][[CAP-MR/DD]], often called just "[[CAP]]" or "CAP services", stands for "Community Alternatives Program for persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities". The [[NC MHDDSAS]] describes it thusly:		[[category:acronyms]][[CAP-MR/DD]], often called just "[[CAP]]" or "CAP services", stands for "Community Alternatives Program for persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities". The [[NC MHDDSAS]] describes it thusly:
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	<p>The CAP-MR/DD program is administered by the Best Practice and Community Innovations Team in the Community Policy Management Section of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services. The Local Management Entities are responsible for operation at the local level. The Division of Medical Assistance, as the State Medicaid Agency, provides oversight in relation to Medicaid and waiver issues.</p>		<p>The CAP-MR/DD program is administered by the Best Practice and Community Innovations Team in the Community Policy Management Section of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services. The Local Management Entities are responsible for operation at the local level. The Division of Medical Assistance, as the State Medicaid Agency, provides oversight in relation to Medicaid and waiver issues.</p>
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			===Tiers===
	~~Apparently~~ the CAP waver was divided into two tiers, "Comprehensive" and "Supports"~~, sometime between January and October of 2008~~. "Comprehensive" includes some additional services not covered by "Supports".		On {{date\|2008-11-01\|November 1, 2008}}, the CAP waver was divided into two tiers, "Comprehensive" and "Supports". "Comprehensive" is apparently equivalent to the old-style unified CAP waiver, and includes some additional services not covered by "Supports" (most notably "residential supports").
	==News==		==News==
	* '''2009-11-19''' [[:File:2009-11-19 NC HHS additionalcap-mrddslots.pdf\|Allocation of Additional CAP-MR/DD Slots]]: after over a year of being frozen, ~~more~~ slots are finally released		* '''2009-11-19''' [[:File:2009-11-19 NC HHS additionalcap-mrddslots.pdf\|Allocation of Additional CAP-MR/DD Slots]]: after over a year of being frozen, some CAP Supports slots are finally released
	* '''2009-03-20''' [http://thearcnc.blogspot.com/2009/03/arc-of-north-carolina-governor-perdues.html Governor Perdue's Budget Fulfills Promise to People and Families with Developmental Disabilities] “If the legislature were to adopt the Governor’s 2009-10 budget recommendations community [[mental health/US/NC\|Mental Health]], Developmental [[disability/US/NC\|Disability]], and Substance Abuse Services funded by state funds would receive no reductions. Additionally the funding for '''Tier 1 Community Alternatives Program slots that have been frozen this year''' would be released.”		* '''2009-03-20''' [http://thearcnc.blogspot.com/2009/03/arc-of-north-carolina-governor-perdues.html Governor Perdue's Budget Fulfills Promise to People and Families with Developmental Disabilities] “If the legislature were to adopt the Governor’s 2009-10 budget recommendations community [[mental health/US/NC\|Mental Health]], Developmental [[disability/US/NC\|Disability]], and Substance Abuse Services funded by state funds would receive no reductions. Additionally the funding for '''Tier 1 Community Alternatives Program slots that have been frozen this year''' would be released.”
	* [[2006-05-10 Changes to billing procedures for Speech and OT if you have CAP]]		* [[2006-05-10 Changes to billing procedures for Speech and OT if you have CAP]]

Woozle: changed quoteon/off to blockquote; added tidbit about comprehensive/supports split

2009-11-25T02:29:44Z

changed quoteon/off to blockquote; added tidbit about comprehensive/supports split

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	[[category:acronyms]][[CAP-MR/DD]], often called just "[[CAP]]" or "CAP services", stands for "Community Alternatives Program for persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities". The [[NC MHDDSAS]] describes it thusly:		[[category:acronyms]][[CAP-MR/DD]], often called just "[[CAP]]" or "CAP services", stands for "Community Alternatives Program for persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities". The [[NC MHDDSAS]] describes it thusly:
	~~{{quoteon}}~~The Community Alternatives Program for Persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities (CAP-MR/DD) is a special [[Medicaid]] program started in 1983 to serve individuals who would otherwise require care in an [[intermediate care facility]] for people with the mental retardation/developmental disabilities ([[ICF/MR]]). It allows these individuals the opportunity to be served in the community instead of residing in an institutional or group home setting.		<blockquote>
			<p>The Community Alternatives Program for Persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities (CAP-MR/DD) is a special [[Medicaid]] program started in 1983 to serve individuals who would otherwise require care in an [[intermediate care facility]] for people with the mental retardation/developmental disabilities ([[ICF/MR]]). It allows these individuals the opportunity to be served in the community instead of residing in an institutional or group home setting.</p>

	CAP-MR/DD operates under a Medicaid home and community-based services waiver granted by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA). HCFA approves the		<p>CAP-MR/DD operates under a Medicaid home and community-based services waiver granted by the [[Health Care Financing Administration]] (HCFA). HCFA approves the services, the number of individuals that may participate, and other aspects of the program. The participants must be at risk of institutionalization. The Medicaid cost for community care must be cost effective in comparison to the cost of ICF/MR care.</p>
	services, the number of individuals that may participate, and other aspects of the program. The participants must be at risk of institutionalization. The Medicaid cost for community care must be cost effective in comparison to the cost of ICF/MR care.

	The CAP-MR/DD program is administered by the Best Practice and Community Innovations Team in the Community Policy Management Section of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services. The Local Management Entities are responsible for operation at the local level. The Division of Medical Assistance, as the State Medicaid Agency, provides oversight in relation to Medicaid and waiver issues.		<p>The CAP-MR/DD program is administered by the Best Practice and Community Innovations Team in the Community Policy Management Section of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services. The Local Management Entities are responsible for operation at the local level. The Division of Medical Assistance, as the State Medicaid Agency, provides oversight in relation to Medicaid and waiver issues.</p>
	~~{{quoteoff}}~~		</blockquote>

			Apparently the CAP waver was divided into two tiers, "Comprehensive" and "Supports", sometime between January and October of 2008. "Comprehensive" includes some additional services not covered by "Supports".
	==News==		==News==
	* '''2009-11-19''' [[:File:2009-11-19 NC HHS additionalcap-mrddslots.pdf\|Allocation of Additional CAP-MR/DD Slots]]: after over a year of being frozen, more slots are finally released		* '''2009-11-19''' [[:File:2009-11-19 NC HHS additionalcap-mrddslots.pdf\|Allocation of Additional CAP-MR/DD Slots]]: after over a year of being frozen, more slots are finally released

Woozle: /* Reference */ abbreviation for NC MHDDSAS

2009-11-25T02:20:31Z

Reference: abbreviation for NC MHDDSAS

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	==Links==		==Links==
	===Reference===		===Reference===
	* [http://www.ncdhhs.gov/mhddsas/cap-mrdd/ NC MHDDSAS: CAP-MR/DD] ([[~~North Carolina Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services~~]]): includes the official CAP-MR/DD Manual as a PDF		* [http://www.ncdhhs.gov/mhddsas/cap-mrdd/ NC MHDDSAS: CAP-MR/DD] ([[NC MHDDSAS]]): includes the official CAP-MR/DD Manual as a PDF
	* [http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/adult/disabilities/capmrdd.htm WakeGOV.com - CAP-MR/DD Program]		* [http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/adult/disabilities/capmrdd.htm WakeGOV.com - CAP-MR/DD Program]
	* [http://www.arcnc.org/action_alert/services.htm The Service System for People with Developmental Disabilities in North Carolina] (The Arc of NC) explains about the various type of CAP and how things fit together		* [http://www.arcnc.org/action_alert/services.htm The Service System for People with Developmental Disabilities in North Carolina] (The Arc of NC) explains about the various type of CAP and how things fit together
	* [http://info.dhhs.state.nc.us/olm/manuals/dma/abd/man/MA2280-06.htm Adult Medicaid Manual MA-2280-COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (CAP)]		* [http://info.dhhs.state.nc.us/olm/manuals/dma/abd/man/MA2280-06.htm Adult Medicaid Manual MA-2280-COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (CAP)]

Woozle: /* Reference */ NC Medicaid manual section relating to CAP

2009-11-25T02:17:36Z

Reference: NC Medicaid manual section relating to CAP

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	* [http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/adult/disabilities/capmrdd.htm WakeGOV.com - CAP-MR/DD Program]		* [http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/adult/disabilities/capmrdd.htm WakeGOV.com - CAP-MR/DD Program]
	* [http://www.arcnc.org/action_alert/services.htm The Service System for People with Developmental Disabilities in North Carolina] (The Arc of NC) explains about the various type of CAP and how things fit together		* [http://www.arcnc.org/action_alert/services.htm The Service System for People with Developmental Disabilities in North Carolina] (The Arc of NC) explains about the various type of CAP and how things fit together
			* [http://info.dhhs.state.nc.us/olm/manuals/dma/abd/man/MA2280-06.htm Adult Medicaid Manual MA-2280-COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (CAP)]

Woozle: Arc of NC explains some things

2009-11-25T00:35:23Z

Arc of NC explains some things

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	* [http://www.ncdhhs.gov/mhddsas/cap-mrdd/ NC MHDDSAS: CAP-MR/DD] ([[North Carolina Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services]]): includes the official CAP-MR/DD Manual as a PDF		* [http://www.ncdhhs.gov/mhddsas/cap-mrdd/ NC MHDDSAS: CAP-MR/DD] ([[North Carolina Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services]]): includes the official CAP-MR/DD Manual as a PDF
	* [http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/adult/disabilities/capmrdd.htm WakeGOV.com - CAP-MR/DD Program]		* [http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/adult/disabilities/capmrdd.htm WakeGOV.com - CAP-MR/DD Program]
			* [http://www.arcnc.org/action_alert/services.htm The Service System for People with Developmental Disabilities in North Carolina] (The Arc of NC) explains about the various type of CAP and how things fit together

Woozle: 11/19: some CAP slots are finally released

2009-11-21T15:21:19Z

11/19: some CAP slots are finally released

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	==News==		==News==
			* '''2009-11-19''' [[:File:2009-11-19 NC HHS additionalcap-mrddslots.pdf\|Allocation of Additional CAP-MR/DD Slots]]: after over a year of being frozen, more slots are finally released
	* '''2009-03-20''' [http://thearcnc.blogspot.com/2009/03/arc-of-north-carolina-governor-perdues.html Governor Perdue's Budget Fulfills Promise to People and Families with Developmental Disabilities] “If the legislature were to adopt the Governor’s 2009-10 budget recommendations community [[mental health/US/NC\|Mental Health]], Developmental [[disability/US/NC\|Disability]], and Substance Abuse Services funded by state funds would receive no reductions. Additionally the funding for '''Tier 1 Community Alternatives Program slots that have been frozen this year''' would be released.”		* '''2009-03-20''' [http://thearcnc.blogspot.com/2009/03/arc-of-north-carolina-governor-perdues.html Governor Perdue's Budget Fulfills Promise to People and Families with Developmental Disabilities] “If the legislature were to adopt the Governor’s 2009-10 budget recommendations community [[mental health/US/NC\|Mental Health]], Developmental [[disability/US/NC\|Disability]], and Substance Abuse Services funded by state funds would receive no reductions. Additionally the funding for '''Tier 1 Community Alternatives Program slots that have been frozen this year''' would be released.”
	* [[2006-05-10 Changes to billing procedures for Speech and OT if you have CAP]]		* [[2006-05-10 Changes to billing procedures for Speech and OT if you have CAP]]

Woozle: potentially good news, if Purdue's budget is approved

2009-03-20T20:53:07Z

potentially good news, if Purdue's budget is approved

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	==~~Related Pages~~==		==News==
			* '''2009-03-20''' [http://thearcnc.blogspot.com/2009/03/arc-of-north-carolina-governor-perdues.html Governor Perdue's Budget Fulfills Promise to People and Families with Developmental Disabilities] “If the legislature were to adopt the Governor’s 2009-10 budget recommendations community [[mental health/US/NC\|Mental Health]], Developmental [[disability/US/NC\|Disability]], and Substance Abuse Services funded by state funds would receive no reductions. Additionally the funding for '''Tier 1 Community Alternatives Program slots that have been frozen this year''' would be released.”
	* [[2006-05-10 Changes to billing procedures for Speech and OT if you have CAP]]		* [[2006-05-10 Changes to billing procedures for Speech and OT if you have CAP]]
	==Links==		==Links==

Woozle: link to new ICF article

2009-01-08T22:51:34Z

link to new ICF article

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	[[category:acronyms]][[CAP-MR/DD]], often called just "[[CAP]]" or "CAP services", stands for "Community Alternatives Program for persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities". The [[NC MHDDSAS]] describes it thusly:		[[category:acronyms]][[CAP-MR/DD]], often called just "[[CAP]]" or "CAP services", stands for "Community Alternatives Program for persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities". The [[NC MHDDSAS]] describes it thusly:
	{{quoteon}}The Community Alternatives Program for Persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities (CAP-MR/DD) is a special [[Medicaid]] program started in 1983 to serve individuals who would otherwise require care in an intermediate care facility for people with the mental retardation/developmental disabilities ([[ICF/MR]]). It allows these individuals the opportunity to be served in the community instead of residing in an institutional or group home setting.		{{quoteon}}The Community Alternatives Program for Persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities (CAP-MR/DD) is a special [[Medicaid]] program started in 1983 to serve individuals who would otherwise require care in an [[intermediate care facility]] for people with the mental retardation/developmental disabilities ([[ICF/MR]]). It allows these individuals the opportunity to be served in the community instead of residing in an institutional or group home setting.

	CAP-MR/DD operates under a Medicaid home and community-based services waiver granted by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA). HCFA approves the		CAP-MR/DD operates under a Medicaid home and community-based services waiver granted by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA). HCFA approves the

Woozle: /* Overview */ "CAP" no longer redirects here but is now a disambiguation page; linked to it

2008-09-14T13:46:30Z

Overview: "CAP" no longer redirects here but is now a disambiguation page; linked to it

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	[[category:acronyms]][[CAP-MR/DD]], often called just "CAP" or "CAP services", stands for "Community Alternatives Program for persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities". The [[NC MHDDSAS]] describes it thusly:		[[category:acronyms]][[CAP-MR/DD]], often called just "[[CAP]]" or "CAP services", stands for "Community Alternatives Program for persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities". The [[NC MHDDSAS]] describes it thusly:
	{{quoteon}}The Community Alternatives Program for Persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities (CAP-MR/DD) is a special [[Medicaid]] program started in 1983 to serve individuals who would otherwise require care in an intermediate care facility for people with the mental retardation/developmental disabilities ([[ICF/MR]]). It allows these individuals the opportunity to be served in the community instead of residing in an institutional or group home setting.		{{quoteon}}The Community Alternatives Program for Persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities (CAP-MR/DD) is a special [[Medicaid]] program started in 1983 to serve individuals who would otherwise require care in an intermediate care facility for people with the mental retardation/developmental disabilities ([[ICF/MR]]). It allows these individuals the opportunity to be served in the community instead of residing in an institutional or group home setting.

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	~~The acronym '''CAP''' should not be confused with the acronym '''[[CAPS]]''', which may show up in similar contexts but does not refer to the same thing.~~
	==Related Pages==		==Related Pages==
	* [[2006-05-10 Changes to billing procedures for Speech and OT if you have CAP]]		* [[2006-05-10 Changes to billing procedures for Speech and OT if you have CAP]]