00:31:44	Rachel Richards:	Lisa - thank you for highlighting the value of having a place for family caregivers to start on their journey to find help. The very basic challenge for many is simply that they don't know where to start or what questions to ask.
00:33:48	Deborah Filler:	For people who are in nursing facilities but who want to return to living in the community, how is it determined whether Options Counselors will assist, or whether the CTLP team will assist?
00:34:47	Meg Coffin:	often the CTLP team will work with the OC it is a team effort
00:36:50	Victoria Pulos:	Do you have any info on source of referrals to OC? Specifically any info on how many referrals come from MassOptions?
00:41:22	Kerrie Paradis:	For people who are already receiving home care services but need additional support, i.e. social security, FEW, additional supports?
00:42:03	Pamela Daly:	Are Mass Health consumers eligible for OCs?
00:43:13	Jenn Maynard:	Is MassOptions also referring to PACE programs (55+)?
00:45:11	Annette Peele:	Trained in PACE and Respite. MassOptions relays to the ASAP and ILC for specific explanations to ensure competent eligibility resources.
00:45:43	Jenn Maynard:	Reacted to "Trained in PACE and ..." with 👍
00:47:14	Pamela Daly:	I hope OCs are paid very well for all they do.
00:47:50	chris hoeh:	Reacted to "I hope OCs are paid …" with 👍
00:49:08	Annette Peele:	Reacted to "I hope OCs are paid ..." with 👍
00:49:25	Jennifer Honig:	Reacted to "I hope OCs are paid ..." with 👍
00:51:30	chris hoeh:	I referred a friend with a degenerative illness to BCIL OC and they helped get him a ramp so he could safely get in and out of his home. His family was so appreciative
00:59:40	chris hoeh:	Who funds OCs ?
01:00:21	Annette Peele:	Legislative line item
01:00:54	chris hoeh:	What agency oversees OCs?
01:02:27	Annette Peele:	Elder Affairs, Aging Services Access Points and Independent Living Centers
01:03:26	Victoria Pulos:	Is Elder Affairs OC line item for ILCs & ASAPs doing OC, or just ASAPs? Does MassAbility still fund this for ILCs as in early days?
01:06:44	chris hoeh:	Thanks! I thought it was EOHHS?
01:07:19	Annette Peele:	Elder Affairs is a department of EOHHS
01:07:51	chris hoeh:	Separate from MH?
01:08:19	Victoria Pulos:	This was really helpful. Thanks!
01:08:29	Jenn Maynard:	Reacted to "This was really help..." with ❤️
01:08:53	Annette Peele:	Yes separate from MH, but work with MH also
01:09:14	John Kelly:	Do ocs work with people with resources, financial. My sister has MS and is paying $300 a week private pay for meal help. She is 72
01:09:28	Meg Coffin:	yes