Service Eligibility:
Puzzle Pieces accepts individuals with intellectual disabilities, starting at 8 years of age with no age cap at this time. A younger child may be considered, but on a case by case basis.
Payment Options:
Payment options for services are described in detail below, but we offer Private Pay membership for those on the waiver waiting list or do not have a waiver. We can bill Medicaid through the Michelle P. Waiver/SCL Day Training/Personal Access. Currently, we do bill private insurance.
Private Pay Option:
Loved ones can pay for services at a weekly payment rate, Full-Time or Part-Time Membership plan. The membership plans are based on a weekly rate for the number of days attended. Private Pay Option clients will be billed to secure placement, even when absences may occur.
Private Pay Full-Time Membership:
Full-Time Membership consists of clients attending 3 days or more a week. This membership rate is not based on hours attended. A client can attend up to 10 hours (7:30am-5:30pm) or as little as 1 hour a day, but this will still be classified as attending a day. Full-Time membership is a weekly fee based on client need (see client need fee scale).
Private Pay Part-Time Membership:
Part-Time Membership consists of clients attending 2 days or less a week. This membership rate is not based on hours attended. A client can attend up to 10 hours (7:30am-5:30pm) or as little as 1 hour a day, but this will still be classified as attending a day. Part-Time membership is a weekly fee based on client need (see client need fee scale).
Michelle P. Waiver Traditional Community Living Support/MPW Adult Day Training/SCL Day Training, and Personal Assistance
A client who receives Michelle P. Waiver Support can attend our services with no cost to the family. The guardian must contact their Case Manager to let them know of their desire to use Michelle P. Waiver, Community Living Support to access the services provided by Puzzle Pieces off campus or Adult Day Training while on campus. The Case Manager can work with you along with our Program Directors to decide how many units/hours need to be requested for the services to meet the needs of your loved one. For those families who have Consumer Directed Option through the Michelle P. Waiver you have the option of doing blended services. Blended Services would allow you to have Personal Care and other forms of care under the Consumer Directed Option and to use traditional services for CLS/ADT as well. Again, you must contact your Case Manager to discuss your budget and express your interest in accessing CLS/ADT through Puzzle Pieces. Our Program Directors would be happy to assist you in answering questions concerning this service and collaborating with you and your Case Manger on receiving this service.
Michelle P. Waiver Traditional Respite Support:
A client who receives Michelle P. Waiver Support can attend our services with no cost to the family. The guardian must contact their Case Manager to let them know of their desire to use Michelle P. Waiver Respite Support to access the services provided by Puzzle Pieces. A Respite budget runs via calendar year January through December and consists of $4,000 a year. If using Respite services at Puzzle Pieces, the budget breaks out to 266 hours per year. Again, you must contact your Case Manager to discuss your budget and express your interest in accessing Respite through Puzzle Pieces. Our Program Directors would be happy to assist you in answering questions concerning this service and collaborating with you and your Case Manager in receiving this service.
Puzzle Pieces accepts individuals with intellectual disabilities, starting at 8 years of age with no age cap at this time. A younger child may be considered, but on a case by case basis.
Payment Options:
Payment options for services are described in detail below, but we offer Private Pay membership for those on the waiver waiting list or do not have a waiver. We can bill Medicaid through the Michelle P. Waiver/SCL Day Training/Personal Access. Currently, we do bill private insurance.
Private Pay Option:
Loved ones can pay for services at a weekly payment rate, Full-Time or Part-Time Membership plan. The membership plans are based on a weekly rate for the number of days attended. Private Pay Option clients will be billed to secure placement, even when absences may occur.
Private Pay Full-Time Membership:
Full-Time Membership consists of clients attending 3 days or more a week. This membership rate is not based on hours attended. A client can attend up to 10 hours (7:30am-5:30pm) or as little as 1 hour a day, but this will still be classified as attending a day. Full-Time membership is a weekly fee based on client need (see client need fee scale).
Private Pay Part-Time Membership:
Part-Time Membership consists of clients attending 2 days or less a week. This membership rate is not based on hours attended. A client can attend up to 10 hours (7:30am-5:30pm) or as little as 1 hour a day, but this will still be classified as attending a day. Part-Time membership is a weekly fee based on client need (see client need fee scale).
Michelle P. Waiver Traditional Community Living Support/MPW Adult Day Training/SCL Day Training, and Personal Assistance
A client who receives Michelle P. Waiver Support can attend our services with no cost to the family. The guardian must contact their Case Manager to let them know of their desire to use Michelle P. Waiver, Community Living Support to access the services provided by Puzzle Pieces off campus or Adult Day Training while on campus. The Case Manager can work with you along with our Program Directors to decide how many units/hours need to be requested for the services to meet the needs of your loved one. For those families who have Consumer Directed Option through the Michelle P. Waiver you have the option of doing blended services. Blended Services would allow you to have Personal Care and other forms of care under the Consumer Directed Option and to use traditional services for CLS/ADT as well. Again, you must contact your Case Manager to discuss your budget and express your interest in accessing CLS/ADT through Puzzle Pieces. Our Program Directors would be happy to assist you in answering questions concerning this service and collaborating with you and your Case Manger on receiving this service.
Michelle P. Waiver Traditional Respite Support:
A client who receives Michelle P. Waiver Support can attend our services with no cost to the family. The guardian must contact their Case Manager to let them know of their desire to use Michelle P. Waiver Respite Support to access the services provided by Puzzle Pieces. A Respite budget runs via calendar year January through December and consists of $4,000 a year. If using Respite services at Puzzle Pieces, the budget breaks out to 266 hours per year. Again, you must contact your Case Manager to discuss your budget and express your interest in accessing Respite through Puzzle Pieces. Our Program Directors would be happy to assist you in answering questions concerning this service and collaborating with you and your Case Manager in receiving this service.