What's the Purpose
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The purpose of an INTAKE is to determine if a person is Eligible to receive mental retardation services in Pennsylvania. |
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The Case Management Unit handles all INTAKES for the Mental Retardation Program of Dauphin County. |
What happens during an Intake?
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An INTAKE is the process of gathering necessary information ("taking it in"). In this case, the purpose of gathering the information is to determine if a person is ELIGIBLE to receive mental retardation services in Pennsylvania. |
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You will speak to someone (a Service Access Coordinator - SAC) from the CMU and you will be asked some basic questions about the person who wants to enroll in MR services. |
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A meeting will be scheduled. You will be asked to bring specific information to this meeting. You will also be given a number of different resource materials. |
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After the meeting things will continue to happen! |
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Remember that these contacts are the way that the CMU collects information to help determine ELIGIBILITY. |
What information should I bring?
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Please bring each of the following materials to the Intake Meeting. |
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All insurance cards | |
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Educational records | |
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Psychological reports | |
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Current physical report from doctor | |
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Birth Certificate | |
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Social Security Card | |
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Drivers License (if applicable) | |
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Immigration papers (if applicable) | |
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Financial Information - SSI, income, etc. | |
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Other information that you have and feel will help the process of determining "eligibility" | |
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If applicable, guardianship papers, power of attorney papers, and a copy of a living will |
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If you are determined to be eligible, Another Meeting will be arranged. |
What happens if I am determined: "Not Eligible"?
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It is possible that you may not be eligible for our services and here are some further steps that you may want to consider. |
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If the information we receive indicates you are not eligible, you will be notified and have a right to request a review if you do not agree with the determination of "not eligible." |
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To Request A Review: Please contact Dan Sausman the MR Director for the Dauphin County Case Management Unit 717-232-8761. |
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Except for waiver services, appeals from a denial of eligibility follow the county administrative process designed for appeals under the Local Agency Law (2 Pa. C.S. §§551-555) and appealing through the courts. The Local Agency Law is a state law governing procedures for appeals of local agency determinations. Excerpt from PA OMR BULLETIN: 4210-02-05. Clarifying Eligibility for Mental Retardation Services and Supports |
