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Consumer Directed Care Plus. Module: CDC+ Enrollment Packet. REVISED 9/2012. INTRODUCTION. The CDC+ Enrollment Packet is the second packet in the enrollment process. The Enrollment Packet is mailed to the consultant at the same time the consumer receives the CDC+ Program Guidelines.
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Consumer Directed Care Plus Module: CDC+ Enrollment Packet REVISED 9/2012.
INTRODUCTION • The CDC+ Enrollment Packet is the second packet in the enrollment process. • The Enrollment Packet is mailed to the consultant at the same time the consumer receives the CDC+ Program Guidelines. • Enrollment packets are reviewed by staff within three to five business days of receipt. • Consultants are notified of any corrections needed to complete the enrollment process.
CDC+ Enrollment Packet The enrollment packet is created and mailed to the consultant after: • A complete application packet has been received, reviewed, and entered into the CDC+ system; • The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issues an Employer Identification Number (EIN); and • Background screening clearance has been received for the representative, if applicable.
Documentation Maintaining accurate and complete documentation is one of the most important responsibilities DOEA has as a Fiscal/Employer Agent (F/EA). • CDC+ Program Office staff may return documents for corrections in order to meet program standards and requirements. • CDC+ Program Office staff are prohibited from making corrections to documents on behalf of the consumer or the consultant.
CDC+ Personal Goal Setting • Consumers will set goals for themselves for participation in CDC+ as it relates to receiving home and community-based services. • Goals must relate to identified needs listed on the consumer’s assessment and/or care plan.
Budget Authorization Form (BAF) Must be signed by an authorized person having budget authority.
CDC+ Budget Plan • Identifies how the monthly allocation will be used by the consumer to receive the services reflected in the waiver care plan; • Lists the appropriate Service/Cash/Savings Codes for each item; and • Includes an emergency back-up plan for critical services.
CDC+ Service Codes • Service codes are used to identify the goods and services that may be purchased through CDC+. • All items on the CDC+ Budget Plan must be identified by one of the service codes. • A list of service codes is available at www.cdcplus.org under Information Available for Download: Service/Cash/Savings Codes.
How to Submit theCDC+ Enrollment Packet The CDC+ Enrollment Packet can be submitted to the CDC+ Program Office in one of the following methods: • Fax to: 850-414-231 • OR - • Mail to: Florida Department of Elder Affairs Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) 4040 Esplanade Way, Suite 350 Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
Technical Assistance All questions regarding this training module should be directed to: • Customer Service: 1-866-232-3733 • Email: cdcplus@elderaffairs.org