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Medi-Cal Medi-Cal, the Medicaid program in California provides health coverage to people with low-income and assets who meet certain   eligibility requirements .  Medi-Cal can supplement Medicare services and help pay Medicare  premiums , deductibles and copayments .  Sometimes Medi-Cal can be used to pay private health insurance premiums. Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) has special rules and provides financial help for people with both Medicare and Medi-Cal. See our  Extra Help with Part D Costs for People with Low Income  and  Medi-Cal sections. If you are blind or have a disability and receive  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) , you are automatically eligible for Medi-Cal. To qualify for SSI, your monthly income and assets cannot exceed  certain limits .  Note:  Many people with disabilities who qualify for SSI (including most children) are not eligible for Medicare benefits because they do not have the work cred...

I.E.P. = Individualized Education Program A I.E.P. is a legal plan created to provide tailored educational support and services to students with disabilities to assist them in succeeding in school. What is an I.E.P.? It is a written document created for each public-school child in the United States who qualify for special education under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It outlines the student's current performance, strengths, needs, and sets measurable goals to support academic and social development. The I.E.P. ensures that students receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE).    Purpose of an I.E.P. A main purpose of an I.E.P. is to detail the specific goals for a child with disabilities and the specialized instruction, accommodations and services the school will provide to help achieve those goals.  It also gives the families legal protections, allowing them to participate in educational decisions...

 Day Program A Structured, non-residential service providing hours of supervised therapeutic, social, medical, or skill-building activities during the day, after which participants return home.  Programs vary by population, mental health, developmental disabilities, or senior day services, and typically operate 5-8 hours a day on multiple days per week.  Features: Structured schedule :  fixed hours, often 5 days a week Non-residential :  Participants return home each evening Supervised environment:  staff give therapeutic, medical, or social support Goal oriented :  Programs focus on stabilization, skill building, or community integration Types of Day Programs Mental Health Day Program Partial Hospitalization Program 6-8 hours a day, 5-7 days a week Intensive Outpatient Program 3 hours a session, several days a week Developmental Disability Day Program Focus on life skills, community integration, vocational training and social connection Activities ...

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 BEHAVIOR THERAPY Helps reinforce behaviors and eliminates unwanted ones.  Its action based. It's highly focused. The behavior itself is the issue, and the goal is to teach people new behaviors to minimize or eliminate the issue. Different types of behavioral therapy: Applied behavior analysis : the use of operant conditioning to shape and modify behaviors. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) : Adds a cognitive element focusing on the challenging thought behind behaviors.  Cognitive behavioral play therapy uses play to assess, prevent, or treat psychosocial challenges. The therapist may use play to help learn how to think and behave differently. Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) :  uses both behavioral and cognitive techniques to help people learn to manage their emotions, cope with distress, and improve interpersonal relationships.  Exposure therapy :  helps people overcome their fears of situations or objects. It incorporates techniques that expose peo...