Home and Community Based Services

(Program)

* Provides assistance in maintaining an independent lifestyle for individuals with disabilities with the following resources:

Self-Direction - for persons with developmental disabilities
Medicaid Service Coordination
Habilitation Services - assistance with daily tasks and independent living skills
Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program
Assistance in transitioning from nursing care facilities to the home (including moving assistance).
Respite vouchers to allow caregivers to attend to their personal needs.
Financial reimbursement for items that allow an individual with disabilities to remain in their home.

Eligibility: Some services require Medicaid eligibility or a Medicaid Waiver. Call for more information.

Application Process: Call for appointment.

Required Documentation: Varies with service. Call for information.

Fees: Medicaid, Medicare, private pay with a sliding scale based on income.

Madison, Herkimer and Oneida Counties.

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Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
(Agency)

RCIL is a human services and civil rights organization working to ensure equality and independence for individuals with disabilities. RCIL provides assistance to all individuals with any disability regardless of age, income or ability.RCIL's services are consumer-directed and geared toward increasing awareness of an individual's rights and options, as well as the various methods that are available to help them achieve the goals they have chosen for themselves.

131 Genesee Street
PO Box 210
Utica NY 13503

Website: www.rcil.com

Hours: M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM