LIFE Programs

Programs

In addition to the services we provide we also administer the following programs:

Regular Taxi SCRIP Program
ICBVI Taxi SCRIP Program
Computer Loan Program
Fiscal Intermediary Program
Accessibility Improvement Program

Regular Taxi SCRIP Program

This program provides discount taxi fares to people with disabilities.

Each SCRIP ticket costs $5.00 and is worth $10.00 of taxi fares. The maximum amount that can be purchased each month is four tickets.

This program is available in Pocatello only. For more information E-mail: Tina Noreen or Phone: 208-232-2747

ICBVI Taxi SCRIP Program

This program provides discount taxi fares to people with visual impairments.

Each ICBVI SCRIP ticket costs $12.50 and is worth $25.00 of taxi fares. The maximum amount that can be purchased each month is four tickets.

This program is available in Pocatello and Idaho Falls only.

ICBVI Taxi SCRIP Contact Information
City	E-mail	Phone Number
Pocatello	Tina Noreen	208-232-2747
Idaho Falls	Valerie Johnson	208-529-8610

Computer Loan Program

LIFE Inc. has a computer loan program for people with disabilities that are attempting to learn computer skills.

If a person with a disability has a goal to learn the computer and is willing to attend classes to learn the computer, LIFE Inc. can loan that person the use of a computer for as long as they are attending class.

The person is responsible for filling out an application that would enable LIFE to put the computer in their home. The computer specialist or teacher also needs to fill out a LIFE form verifying the status of the course work. They would also receive a form to fill out and mail to LIFE at the completion of the class or if the student decides to quit so the computer will be promptly returned to LIFE Inc.

This program could extend up to one year, so the Independent Living Advisor will be checking with the student on a periodic basis to make sure the computer is in good working order and it is benefiting the student to reach their expressed goal.

This program is available in Idaho Falls only. For more information E-mail: Valerie Johnson or Phone: 208-529-8610

Fiscal Intermediary Program

Idaho's HCBS Waiver allows more choices for adults who are elderly or physically disabled. After identifying unmet needs, eligible Medicaid consumers will be able to choose services that will allow them to stay in their own homes or communities.

This is a consumer, self-directed program. The consumer is the employer of his/her attendant. The consumer has the right to make decisions about, direct the provision of, and control all services. This includes hiring, training, managing, and firing an attendant.

A Fiscal Intermediary handles employment paperwork, paychecks and employment taxes for the employees you hire to administer your services. An Fiscal Intermediary also explains how the program works and assists you as needed.

Please contact Michelle Jackman, our Fiscal Intermediary Manager at LIFE, Inc. for more information.

Accessibility Improvement Program

This program is designed to assist renters and landlords make their homes/apartments accessible.

You can apply for a grant up to $5000. This can only be used to make accessible improvements to your home/apartment.

Requirements for this program:

Complete an application
Provide proof of income for all household members.
Provide a Physicians certification of disability.
Give verifiable information that other forms of assistance have been considered and determined to be unavailable.
Provide value of home/apartment.
If applicant is a renter, provide a certification of intent to enter into a lease for the unit for minimum of 12 months.
Three bids from licensed and bonded contractors must be obtained.

Accessibility Improvement Program Contact Information
Area	E-mail	Phone Number
Pocatello, Blackfoot, Burley & Twin Falls	Mickey Palmer	208-232-2747
Idaho Falls and northern areas	Val Johnson	208-529-8610