CoreFunding

Mat-Su Services for Children & Adults, Inc.

Supporting Full Lives

Core Funding

Core funding is a mechanism to offer individuals
waiting for full services a basic package of
services to avert crises and address quality of
life needs.

Services:

Respite

Habilitation Supports

Supported Employment

Case Management—assist an individual or family in
coordinating, managing, and accessing programs and
resources

Dental, medical, or any therapies (i.e., speech, mental
health, physical, family counseling, etc.)

Developmental materials, developmental toys and
devices

Specialized and adaptive equipment

Transportation assistance to gain access to community
services; supported employment educational,
recreational and other activities

Eligibility:

In order to receive Core Services individuals must have
been found eligible for services as determined by the
Division of Senior and Disabilities Services (DSDS)
according to AS47.80.900(7)(A-E) AND be on the State
of Alaska Waitlist for services.

Any person receiving Core Services cannot receive any
other annualized funding from DSDS (e.g., Grant funding
or Home & Community Based Waiver services).

Sources of Funding:

State of Alaska, Division of Senior and Disabilities
Services (DSDS) Grant

Private Pay

Cost:

Costs of services paid for through Medicaid HCBW.
Individuals must first be selected or “drawn’ for DSDS
grant funding by the State of Alaska, DSDS.