The Community Based Alternatives program provides home and community-based services to people who are elderly and adults with disabilities as cost-effective alternatives to institutional care in nursing facilities.  Case management is provided by DADS staff. Services are available  across the sate. For more information go to www.dads.state.tx.us/servcies/communitycare/cba.html or call the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services at 512-438-3200.

Services may  include:

Ø                  Adult foster care

Ø                  Adaptive aids and medical supplies

Ø                  Assisted living/residential care services

Ø                  Emergency response services

Ø                  Minor home modifications

Ø                  Occupational therapy

Ø                  Personal assistance services

Ø                  Physical therapy

Ø                  Respite care

Ø                  Speech pathology services

Ø                  Home-delivered meals

 Minimum Program Requirements

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following criteria:

     Ø               The individual must be age 21 or older.

     Ø                 Be a Medicaid recipient or be otherwise financially eligible.

Ø                  This determination is based on the income and resource requirements for Medicaid benefits in nursing facilities.  The caseworker applies exclusions to income and resources.  The countable income must not exceed $1692 per month for an individual; $3384 per month for a couple (both spouses applying). Countable  resources must not exceed $2000 for an individual or $3000 for a couple (both spouses applying).