Adult Evaluation & Review Services (AERS)

AERS, formerly known as Geriatric Evaluation Services, is an in-home evaluation and assessment program for aged and/or disabled adults. The STEPS evaluation is completed in the home by a nurse or social worker. The evaluations help to make recommendations and identify resources that help the aged and/or disabled adults who are at risk for nursing facility placement to remain living in the community.

AERS also performs inter-RAI evaluations for community Medicaid recipients who are seeking Home and Community-based Services (HCBS).

AERS is responsible for performing the federally mandated PASRR evaluations for clients who have an Intellectual Disability (ID) or Mental Illness (MI).

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AERS Goals

To help aged or disabled persons in our community continue living independently, if possible, with the utilization of community resources.
To reduce unnecessary admissions and length of stay in psychiatric and long term care facilities.

Eligibility

STEPS: Aged and/or Disabled adults at risk for nursing facility placement who wish to remain living their homes/community that do not have full Community Medical Assistance Benefits.

Inter-RAI: Adults or children with active full Medical Assistance Benefits.

PASRR: Any adult who has an intellectual disability or mental illness entering into a Nursing Facility.

Cost

None

For more information

For more information and descriptions of the programs that are offered under Maryland Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services please visit the Maryland Home and Community-Based Services website.

Adult Evaluation & Review Services (AERS)