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Lani Waiver

Under Operation KJ

 

Purpose:

The Lani Waiver, named in honor of one of our beloved members, is a compassionate program established under Operation KJ to ensure that no vulnerable adult is denied housing or support due to financial hardship. This waiver extends the mission of Berry Manor Boarding Home by providing a pathway for eligible members to receive services and support they would not otherwise be able to afford.

 

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled or pending enrollment as Members of BMBH and meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Demonstrated financial hardship (with or without income)

  • Active application for Social Security Disability, VA benefits, or other pending entitlements

  • Medically fragile, disabled, or cognitively impaired without sufficient income to cover full membership costs

  • Referred by a hospital, case manager, hospice, or care facility as high-risk without access to safe housing

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What the Lani Waiver Covers

Members approved for the Lani Waiver may receive one or more of the following:

  • Reduced or waived membership fees (full or partial)

  • Access to additional services including personal care, transportation, medication oversight, and advocacy

  • Temporary food assistance for members awaiting SNAP or other benefits

  • Stabilization Support: case navigation, crisis support, and community resource connection

  • End-of-life compassionate support under Operation KJ for terminally ill or high-risk members

 
Waiver Duration

  • Initial waiver term: 30–90 days

  • Reevaluation required after 90 days or sooner based on member progress, financial changes, or service needs

  • Waiver is not a guarantee of long-term coverage; it is designed to bridge urgent needs until additional support or income is secured

 
Application

  1. Member or referring agent must complete a Lani Waiver Request Form

  2. BMBH’s Executive Director and/or State Membership Coordinator will review within 72 hours

  3. Approval may require supplemental documentation or a care plan from the referring provider

  4. Members must participate in follow-up reviews and service check-ins during the waiver period

 
Acknowledgement

By signing this document, the Member and/or their representative understands that the Lani Waiver is:

  • Not a lease agreement or tenant right

  • Conditional upon participation in BMBH’s program and care coordination

  • Subject to change or cancellation if the Member's behavior jeopardizes the safety or operations of the home

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