CEAC CEAC Home Modification Funding & Resources 1

Question 1

Which federal program provides grants to low-income elderly and disabled homeowners for accessibility modifications through the Section 504 Home Repair program?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development

Answer

The USDA Rural Development Section 504 Home Repair program provides grants to low-income elderly homeowners for accessibility modifications in rural areas.

Question 2

A client wants to install a stairlift but has limited income. Which funding source is specifically designed to help veterans with service-connected disabilities fund home modifications?

Accepted Answer

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Answer

The VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant provides funding specifically for veterans with service-connected disabilities to make their homes accessible.

Question 3

Under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which entity administers funds locally for housing accessibility modifications?

Accepted Answer

Local entitlement communities and state governments

Answer

CDBG funds are administered by local entitlement communities (cities and counties) and state governments for housing rehabilitation including accessibility work.

Question 4

Which Medicaid waiver program most commonly funds home modification services for individuals with disabilities to remain in the community?

Accepted Answer

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver

Answer

HCBS Waivers allow states to provide home modification services to Medicaid-eligible individuals with disabilities as an alternative to institutional care.

Question 5

A CEAC consultant is helping a client apply for the Veterans Affairs Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant. What is the primary purpose of the HISA grant?

Accepted Answer

To fund home improvements necessary for the treatment of a disability

Answer

The VA HISA grant funds home improvements and structural alterations that are medically necessary for the treatment or rehabilitation of a service-connected or non-service-connected disability.

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CEAC CEAC Home Modification Funding & Resources 1