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ADRC Division
The Aging and Disability Resource Center Division (ADRC)
is that part of the Office on Aging and Independence that serves
as a single point of entry into the long-term services and supports
system for older adults and people with disabilities. Sometimes
referred to as a “no wrong door” system, the ADRC helps
consumers and their families find needed information, services,
and supports.The ADRC provides objective information, advice,
counseling, and assistance, and helps people more easily access
public and private programs.ADRC specialists empower people to
make informed decisions about their long-term support options.
The ADRC serves persons over the age of 50, adults 18 and
older with physical disabilities, family caregivers, and professionals
offering health and long-term support services.
Three primary services make up the ADRC Division:
Maryland Access Point (MAP) – The main objective of the MAP
is to help people navigate and understand very complicated public
and private resource systems or what are also known as long-term
services and supports. Information specialists assess your needs,
provide resource information, and help you get connected to
available resources.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – SHIP
provides Medicare education and counseling, the most universal
and critical needs for today’s Medicare beneficiaries, their
families, and/or caregivers. Certified staff and volunteers provide
information and counseling services for all Medicare beneficiaries,
regardless of age.
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) – Caregiving can be
a daunting and stressful job. Services include information and
assistance about services, counseling, support and training, and
grant funding (as available) for respite care or supplemental services.
Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy Program
(SALGHS)
Provides financial assistance for a limited number of
eligible Assisted Living Group Home residents age 62
or older residing in approved facilities of 16 beds or less.
• Recipients of these funds must meet the age
criteria, medical and financial criteria.
• The recipient must reside in a small 4 to 16
bed assisted living facility that has contracted
with the Howard County Office on Aging and
Independence to provide assisted living services.
Medicaid Supports Planning Program
The Affordable Care Act provided for the development
and implementation in 2014 of new programs in the
state of Maryland as an alternative to nursing home
placement. Staff members in the Medicaid Supports
Planning Program assist county residents to develop
a person-centered plan of service, identify providers,
monitor service delivery, and connect with other
community resources as needed.
These programs include the Community Options
Waiver Program (COWaiver),Community First Choice
(CFC), and the Community Personal Assistance Services
(CPAS). County residents eligible for these programs
can access all services available under the state plan as
well as services specific to the individual program.