Alaska Veteran Directed Care Program (VOICE - Veterans' Options for Independence, Choice and Empowerment)
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Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Alaska Veteran Directed Care Program (VOICE)
Program Name: Veterans' Options for Independence, Choice and Empowerment (VOICE)
Status: Active service program (several years in operation)
Geographic Scope: Southeast Alaska small communities
Focus Areas: Veteran-directed long-term caregiver assistance
Program Description
A veteran-directed care program providing funding for veterans to pay caregivers that they select. The program emphasizes veteran control and choice in their care arrangement.- Veteran decides who to hire as caregiver
- Veteran determines hours of service
- Veteran decides what tasks caregivers perform
- Funding goes directly to selected caregivers (may include family members)
- Care provided in veteran's own residence
Philosophy
Veteran-directed care places the veteran as the employer with decision-making authority:- Must be a veteran
- Must work with primary care provider and complete assessment
- Must have higher level care needs
- Assessment submitted to the VA
Eligibility
- Approximately 20 veterans currently enrolled
- Program has capacity for more participants
Current Enrollment
Funding Source
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)Administrator
Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL)- Location: Juneau office
Contact Information
Vendor Services Coordinator: Sarah WallaceHow to Apply
Application Process
1. Initial Assessment: Work with your primary care provider
2. Assessment Completion: Complete assessment with primary care provider
3. VA Review: Assessment sent to the VA for review
4. Approval: Once approved, veteran is enrolled in the program
5. Program Setup: SAIL staff assist with setting up the program (staff support ongoing)
Eligibility Assessment
Assessment is required to determine if program is appropriate for the veteran's needs. Program is designed for veterans with higher care needs.Veteran Responsibilities
Once enrolled, veterans are largely self-sufficient for most aspects of the program.Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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