TN Employment and Community First CHOICES

This program is for people of all ages who have an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD).

Living well independently

Employment and Community First CHOICES helps people with I/DD gain as much independence as possible in Tennessee. The program gives members:

Personal support for living at home or in the community (residential services are available).

Workplace coaching, job skills development, and help finding employment.

Independent living skills training.

Technology, devices and supplies to assist with independent living.

Guidance on how to get involved in the community such as taking a class, joining a club or volunteering.

Learn more about Employment and Community First CHOICES

Employment and Community First CHOICES Nursing Facility Short-Term Stay Benefit

What is a Nursing Facility Short-Term Stay (STS):

It is a short stay, 90 days or less, in a nursing facility.

This benefit can be used to support caregivers.

This benefit can offer a higher level of care for a member when medically necessary.

Who is eligible for this benefit?

Members enrolled in ECF Groups 4, 5, and 6 are eligible for Short-Term Stay (STS) care in a:

Nursing Facility (NF).

Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID).

Members will not have to disenroll from their ECF CHOICES group, unless they will need more than ninety (90) days after their admission to transition back to Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) in ECF CHOICES.

Members enrolled in ECF Groups 7 and 8 are not eligible for Short-Term Stay (STS) care in an NF or ICF/IID.

How do I learn more about the ECF NF STS?

For more information, please contact your assigned coordinator at the number or email listed on your Person-Centered Support Plan.

Have questions about CHOICES?

Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) has a Beneficiary Support System to help people who are enrolled or thinking about enrolling in CHOICES. Visit their website for ways to connect with a support specialist.

You can also call us at 866-840-4991 (TRS 711).