What is CDC+ All About?
CDC+ Program is a self-directed option under Florida’s Medicaid Waiver. It empowers individuals with disabilities, seniors, and their families by providing the flexibility to choose the care and services that best meet their long-term needs. Participants can hire caregivers, service providers, or even family members and friends to assist with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
For those in Tallahassee participating in CDC+, having the right support system is essential for enhancing their quality of life. Tally Fingerprinting helps make this possible by offering fast and compliant fingerprinting services, ensuring participants can hire caregivers easily while following Florida’s background screening regulations.
Why Choose Tally Fingerprinting for CDC+ Fingerprinting in Tallahassee?
At Tally Fingerprinting, we prioritize fast and accurate fingerprinting services for CDC+ participants. As an approved provider for the program, we ensure that the background checks for your caregivers are completed smoothly and efficiently. Whether you’re hiring family members or professional caregivers, Tally Fingerprinting ensures compliance with Florida’s screening requirements, simplifying the process for those in Tallahassee.
Objectives of CDC+
The CDC+ program has clear objectives aimed at enhancing participants’ lives:
- Empowerment: It allows participants to control their Medicaid resources by choosing and managing their care services.
- Informed decisions: It helps individuals with disabilities, seniors, and their families make well-informed choices when selecting care from both formal and informal sources.
- Cost-effective care: CDC+ allows participants to make decisions that are both efficient and effective in meeting their long-term care needs.
By offering greater control over services, the CDC+ program helps participants remain in their homes or community settings, improving their satisfaction and quality of life.
Eligibility for CDC+
To be eligible for CDC+, you must:
- Have a medical need for care
- Be between birth and senior age
- Be enrolled in Florida’s Aged and Disabled or Traumatic Brain/Spinal Cord Injury Waivers
Meet Medicaid’s Financial Qualifications:
- Countable assets limited to $2,000 for a single applicant or $3,000 for a married couple
- Monthly income limit of $2,163 for individuals and $4,326 for married couples (higher incomes may qualify through financial trusts)
Additionally, you must:
- Enroll in the DD/HCBS iBudget Waiver
- Live in your own or a family home
- Select a representative (if needed)
- Complete CDC+ Initial Training and pass the Initial Training Readiness Review with a score of 85% or higher
- Submit the application, enrollment documents, and direct deposit form to your CDC+ consultant
- Allow at least three weeks for processing
Background Screening and Clearinghouse in Tallahassee
As part of the CDC+ program, participants are responsible for hiring their own service providers. All care providers must pass a background check through Florida’s Clearinghouse, a screening database for providers working with children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
Tally Fingerprinting in Tallahassee offers quick, efficient fingerprinting services, helping you hire the right providers while meeting all regulatory requirements.
