Case Management offered by Southeast Washington Aging & Long Term Care in Kennewick

Reviews options for long-term supports and services for older adults and adults with disabilities along with their informal or formal caregivers. Helps older adults and adults with disabilities connect to services by: - Assessing the individual’s needs - Developing care plans - Arranging and coordinating services among providers - Follow-up and reassessment to ensure that care plan is stable and meeting the individual’s needs. Helps clients apply for Medicaid case management if eligible, which helps adults maintain the highest level of independence in the least restrictive setting. Case managers assess a person’s needs, develop a plan for services, authorize services, and monitor the care plan to ensure a person’s needs are met. Less restrictive settings include - At home with a state-paid caregiver - Assisted living - Adult family homes