Self-Direction
The PHP DIfference:
Self-Directing With Partners Health Plan
Self-Directing With Partners Health Plan
GOOD NEWS! When you join PHP and you already self-direct, you keep the supports and services you already have, and gain even more benefits.
Bring your Support Broker, Fiscal Intermediary and budget with you!
Continue to work with your Self-Direction team and keep the services and supports you already have.
Continue Care Management Support
You will have a Care Manager that will continue to support your goals through the Life Plan process, and work with your Support Broker and Fiscal Intermediary to get the services and support you want.
Fast Amendment Approvals
It can be fast and easy to make Medicaid cost neutral amendments to a budget – PHP’s amendment approvals can be done in as few as 10 business days.
Reach your goals with PHP insurance benefits!
Partners Health Plan (PHP) is health insurance designed just for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and is committed to supporting its members in Self-Direction. The insurance benefits that PHP members receive at no-cost can make reaching your Self-Direction goals easier! Some of these benefits include:
OTC Benefit Card
PHP provides qualified members with $200 a month, outside of their Self-Direction budget, to purchase healthy food, personal care, over-the-counter (OTC) items, and help pay for utitlies.
Transportation Services
PHP members can stretch their Self-Direction budget dollars by using the PHP transportation benefit. They receive transportation, when they need it, where they need it, at no cost.
Comprehensive Medical Benefits and Providers
PHP members enjoy integrated medical benefits that include dental, vision and hearing benefits, and a netowrk of providers with experience supporting people with IDD.
