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Council members discuss APS assessments, home care services, and immigration status concerns

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      Council Members Linda Lee and Crystal Hudson engage in a Q&A session with representatives from the Human Resources Administration about Adult Protective Services (APS) and related programs. They discuss changes in assessment processes, challenges in providing home care services, and potential impacts of immigration status on service enrollment.

      • The conversation covers the transition of assessments to an independent state contractor (Maximus) and its effects on service delivery.
      • Challenges in finding appropriate home care providers, especially for cases requiring specialized care or language skills, are highlighted.
      • The implementation of new contracts for Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) and its impact on APS clients is explained.
      • Immigration status concerns are addressed, with HRA confirming that APS provides services regardless of immigration status.