Relocation Service Coordination (RSC)

Key Activities:

Comprehensive Service Planning:

• Development and implementation of personalized service plans.
• Referrals and coordination with service providers.

Client Advocacy:

• Establishing client and collateral contacts for effective plan execution.
• Ongoing monitoring and advocacy to ensure the well-being of our clients.

Community Integration:

• Assistance with identifying and securing suitable housing options.
• Support with housing application processes, even for those with a challenging rental history.
• Coordination of tours to prospective relocation sites.

Financial Assistance:

• Assisting individuals in applying for various income sources, including general assistance and social security benefits.
• Facilitating the eligibility process of waiver services through the State Medical Review Team (SMRT) or Social Security Administration (SSA).

Additional Support:

• Contacting relevant county agencies and initiating the relocation process.
• Assistance with record expungement advocacy.
• Coordination of essential services such as movers, household items, and furniture.
• Arrangement of transportation services.

Our Approach

At OCS, we are committed to a person-centered planning approach, focusing on the individual needs and preferences of our clients. We collaborate closely with individuals to develop comprehensive transition plans, ensuring a safe and successful move into the community. Our team is dedicated to providing ongoing support and guidance throughout the relocation process, fostering independence and empowerment.

Eligible Institutions:

• Hospitals
• Intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities or related conditions (ICF/DDs)
• Institutions for mental disease (IMDs); including regional treatment centers (RTCs) licensed as hospitals or nursing facilities
• Nursing facilities (NFs); including skilled nursing and certified boarding care facilities
• Facilities with additional federal designations such as IMDs or RTCs, provided they are licensed as hospitals, nursing facilities, or ICF/DDs.

Eligibility Criteria:

A member is eligible for RSC-TCM services when the following criteria are met:

• Eligible for MA (including Program IM, NM, or RM)
• Resides in an institution qualifying for services at the time of service delivery
• Chooses to transition into the community
• Chooses to receive RSC-TCM services
• TCM benefit is not exhausted

RSC MHM Referral Form