Aug 23 In-Home Technology (Part 1)
Cooper Linton and Nicole Clagett explore new territory and nothing is newer than the latest technology. Jason Ray, Chief Development Officer for SimplyHome, joins the conversation about advances with in-home technology.
SimplyHome is a technology company that creates solutions for people, providers, and payers to overcome barriers that previously had prevented people from living safely in a place they desired, from being supported in a way they wanted and by people they preferred. And it all happens at a lesser cost to providers and our Medicaid system.
Off the Waiting List, Into the Community
As each state works to comply with new and existing mandates, many individuals face long waiting lists before they can receive services. In North Carolina, more than 10,000 people are currently waiting to receive services through the Medicaid Innovations Waiver. Waiting lists number almost that many in South Carolina, and over 12,000 in Pennsylvania. In New Mexico, a person can spend more than a decade waiting to receive needed support after becoming eligible for services.
States incorporating our smart sensor technology as a natural support have reduced their current waiting list populations without increasing the funds required to provide such support. In these circumstances, SimplyHome’s technology has proved uniquely effective in transitioning people into more community-integrated settings. (See Wisconsin Case Study)
Maximizing Cost-Effective Solutions
HCBS 1915(c) waivers are one of many options available to allow the provision of long-term care services under Medicaid. These programs enable the state to fund both medical and non-medical care services, including technology services that assist individuals with disabilities to live more independently in the community.
Custom technology systems reduce pressure on Medicaid and Medicare support dollars and stretch the effectiveness of insurance and long-term care dollars.
Learn more about your state’s 1915(c) waivers
Learn how four states are already seeing results through Enabling Technology.
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