Working With Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Area Agencies on Aging, and State Health Insurance Assistance

Programs

What are ADRCs, AAAs and SHIPs?

n Aging and Disability Resource Centers

What are the Benefits of Collaborating?

n ADRCs, SHIPs AAAs and CILs frequently work

(ADRCs) are single point of entry or No Wrong Door systems to long-term supports and services for older adults and people with disabilities. Located in 50 states and territories, they provide information and connection with federal, state and community resources. The ADRC networks consists of multiple agencies most prominently in Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Centers for Independent Living (CILs). (SHIPs) provide health insurance information, counseling and assistance to people with Medicare and their family members and may be located either at the State Unit on Aging or Department of Insurance.

with advisory committees which include multiple agencies that can help raise awareness, distribute information and link older adults and people with disabilities to CDSMP and other EBPs. organizations which may wish to collaborate with you to offer EBPs. older adults and people with disabilities, offering opportunities to significantly expand your reach to people who are likely to benefit from participation in EBPs such as CDSMP.

n They also work closely with other local and state

n These organizations provide targeted outreach to

n State Health Insurance Assistance Programs

n Their contacts with other organizations may also

n Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are designated

prove helpful in recruiting master trainers and lay leaders. encouraged by the new Affordable Care Act to increase awareness of prevention services to their clients. This is a win-win situation.

by the State Unit on Aging as local community providers of aging advocacy and services.

n These organizations, especially SHIPs, are

n Centers for Independent Living (CIL) are

designated by the State Independent Living Counsel as local community providers for persons with disabilities of any age.

How Can I Collaborate?

The most important step you can take is to make contact with your state ADRC, SHIP, AAA, and CIL network. Let them know that you are offering CDSMP and other EBPs. Share your marketing materials with them. Attend and make presentations at their training conferences or through webinars. Make state level and local level connections. A four-part funding opportunity was offered to States in 2010 through the Affordable Care Act. There are opportunities for CDSMP outreach to participants/leaders involved in all four.
n SUA, ADRCs and SHIPs received additional

Why collaborate?
ADRCs, SHIPs, AAAs and CILs share a common goal of helping older adults and persons with disabilities maintain their independence and increase their quality of life, as well as assist in managing chronic conditions that sometimes deter living independently. ADRCs serve older adults and people with disabilities under the age of 60 and SHIPs assist people with Medicare of any age. These organizations are in touch with many older adults and persons with disabilities on a daily basis and can refer them to evidence-based programs (EBPs) such as the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP).

funding for beneficiary outreach, including outreach aimed at preventing disease and promoting wellness. Connect with them to be

Working With Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Area Agencies on Aging, and State Health Insurance Assistance Programs

sure they know about CDSMP and other EBPs and how to refer callers to you. Recommend including a few short questions in the dialogue used by ADRC associates such as, Do you have a long term condition such as arthritis, heart disease or diabetes that impacts your life? and Are you worried or concerned you might fall? (YES/NO). As a result of this concern, have you stopped doing some of the things you used to do or like to do? (YES/NO). SHIP counselors can ask clients about their health status and refer them to your program.
n 20 states with ADRCs received grants to develop

For More Information:

The State Unit on Aging is responsible for administration of the AAAs and, in some cases, the ADRC and SHIP. In some states, the SHIP is administered by the Department of Insurance and the ADRC may be located at another community service organization.

Co M M o n ly U S e D AC R o n y M S
AAA Area Agencies on Aging

national standards for options counseling provided by ADRCs. This is a great opportunity to share your programs and ensure that options counselors are familiar with CDSMP and other EBPs offered in your state. between ADRCs and the Money Follows the Person (MFP) initiative; new regulations are requiring local contact agencies such as ADRCs, contact people in nursing homes who want to live in the community; when MFP participants learn about community programs from the ADRC, be sure yours is one of them.

ADRC Aging and Disability Resource Center CDSMP Chronic Disease SelfManagement Program CIL EBP MFP SHIP Center for Independent Living Evidence-Based Program Money Follows the Person State Health Insurance Assistance Program

n 25 states received funds to expand partnerships

n 16 states with ADRCs received funding to

initiate or expand evidence-based care transitions programs; ADRCs can refer consumers to CDSMP and other EBPs as follow up to the care transitions experience. Inform care managers and coaches about EBPs and how to refer participants to you.

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