Medicaid Infrastructure Grant PCPA Conference By Diane Cashman.
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Transcript of Medicaid Infrastructure Grant PCPA Conference By Diane Cashman.
What is the MIG?
The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999
Enhance employment options for people with disabilities
Authorized for 11 years 44 states participate in the MIG
What is the MIG? Continued
States will use funding to: Create state Medicaid buy-in programsSupport people with disabilities in
securing and sustaining employmentCreate significant improvements to
Medicaid services that support people with disabilities – Personal Assistance Services
TYPES OF MIG GRANTS
Basic Grant – Develop and enhance Medicaid
buy- in program
Comprehensive Grant –Develop infrastructure to support
employment for people with disabilities
MIG Grant in Pennsylvania
The Department of Public Welfare has been the administrator of the MIG since inception
Administered by the Office of Developmental Programs since July, 2009
Connie Meeker - MIG Project Director Diane Cashman - MIG Project Coordinator
MIG Grant in Pennsylvania Con’t
Pennsylvania received a basic grant of $500,000 in 2002 – 2008
Funding used to develop and enhance our Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (MAWD)
Pennsylvania received a Comprehensive Grant in 2009 and 2010 of $5.3 million
PA Strategic Plan Goals
Remove public policy barriers to work Ensure needed services and supports
are available and accessible for individuals with disabilities seeking employment
Engage the business community in developing a comprehensive support system
Works For Me
Public relations campaign launch by Dep’t of Public Welfare in October, 2009
TV PSAs, radio PSAs, newspaper ads and interviews, billboards, brochures, DVDs, transit ads, and direct mail campaigns to individuals receiving SSDI, SSI or both
Works For Me – Con’t
Shows individuals with disabilities the benefits of working
Educates employers – dispels myths Aids people in finding job training,
education, health insurance, assistive technology for work, benefits planning/counseling and other supports
Works for Me – Con’t
Free resource to guide people with disabilities, providers, employers, advocates, and stakeholders
Mailed informational packets to 1600 agencies to share with individuals
Website – www.worksforme-PA.org Toll free line – 1-877-268-9894
Think Beyond the Label
National Marketing Campaign targeted at employers
Launched in February, 2010 Campaign is supported and funded by
MIG states Designed to increase awareness and
advantages of hiring people with disabilities
Think Beyond the Label – Con’t
States have individual state page on website
Website contains facts and information for employers
Dispels myths of hiring individuals with disabilities
Website – www.thinkbeyondthelabel.com
Work Incentive Planning Assistance (WIPA) Provide information about work
incentives to individuals who receive social security benefits
Help individuals to determine how earnings will impact their benefits
Explain SSA rules and regulations that pertain to work
Visit www.worksforme-PA.org for link
EMPLOYMENT NETWORKS (ENs)
ENs contract with SSA to provide employment services to support ticket-eligible beneficiaries (Ticket Holders)
Receive payments from SSA Any agency or organization that provides
employment services or hires an individual with a disability may become an EN
For more information, visit the website at www.cessi.net/ttw
Gettinghired.com
Social networking website and job portal for people with disabilities
Resources include interviewing skills, resume building skills, career compatibility assessments and job listings
Free resource for job seekers, service providers, advocacy organizations, and colleges
Funded by employers Website - www.gettinghired.com
PA Business Leadership Network (BLN)
Promotes hiring practices of qualified people with disabilities
Provides access to disability hiring information
Network for employers to share information Opportunities for training “Tuesday Talks” www.blnofpa.org
Statewide Training Initiative
Work incentives and outreach training for individuals, providers, caseworkers/SCs, educators, gov’t entities and other staff at entry points for individuals with disabilities
Focus on benefits of employment, MAWD, SSI, SSDI, Ticket to Work and work related resources
Live sessions – statewide locations Webinars
Resource Guide
Development of a statewide online resource guide
Resources for individuals seeking employment, providers, stakeholders, and employers
One center for all types of services and information regardless of where you live
Employer Outreach
E-newsletters Disability Workshops Personalized direct mailers Enhance website Press releases, media appearances
and speaking engagements for business organizations
Employer video
Projects and Initiatives
Special People in the Northeast (SPIN) Professional Career Development Series for People with Disabilities
Provider staff development coursesLocal promising practices
Projects and Initiatives
National Disability Awareness Employment Month events
Mini grants Conferences including the
Employment Symposium, Transition Conference, Edinboro Disability conference
Project Overview and Discussion
Pennsylvania Supported Education Network Designed to provide needed supports for
individuals with disabilities to further their education
Step by Step Beacons of Excellence Initiative Initiative to capture detailed data on
employment outcomes of individuals served Lark Enterprises, Inc.
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