Who is eligible?

Individuals with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities who meet the level of care for an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) and who meet other Medicaid requirements.

How can I find out more about SCL?

Supports for Community Living (SCL) providers include Community Mental Health centers and public and private agencies across the state. These providers are certified by the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. A complete listing can be found on the Online Provider Directory at: http://dbhdid.ky.gov/ProviderDirectory/.

What do I do to receive SCL supports and services?

If you are already receiving SCL services, your case manager will help you transition to SCL services during your birth month. If you are not currently receiving SCL services, the first step is to complete an application form for SCL services (MAP-620). You may obtain an application by calling a Community Mental Health Center or another SCL provider in your area or by printing a copy from the Medicaid website at http://chfs.ky.gov/dms/forms.htm or by calling 502-564-7702. There is currently a waiting list for services and supports.

Participant Directed Services

The participant directed services option gives SCL participants more choices in the way some of their services are provided. For more information contact the Department for Aging and Independent Living at 877-293-7447.

Services we provide

Residential Supports Options:
Level I (provider owned or leased) a group home or residence or Level II (a family home or participant owned or leased). Residential Supports provide up to twenty-four (24) hour supervision, and training designed to help the participant move toward independent community living.

Positive Behavior:
Supports and provides for the development of a positive behavior support plan based upon the analysis of data collected during a functional assessment of behavior.

Community Access:
Assists the participant to become involved in community activities and build ongoing independent relationships with others in the community.

Personal Assistance:
Allows the completion of tasks the participant would normally do for themselves if able. Occurs in the person’s home or in the community as needed.

Day Training:
Provides training, in a place other than home, focused on such topics as career development, health and wellness, community integration, and supported retirement.

Respite:
Rest or relief for those persons normally caring for an individual. This service is available to a participant living in his/her family’s home.