Association of Centers for Independent Living
2009 -2010
COST SAVINGS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Figures below are for less than 3% of people served in all seven
Centers for Independent Living

Accomplishment(s): Transitioned from or kept out of skilled nursing facility/mental hospital 
Number of people served: 87 
Successful Outcome(s): Living in least restrictive environment, sometimes with mentoring support from CILs (STEPS training) 
Cost Center Affected: Reduction or elimination of Medicare and Medicaid assistance
Estimated Savings: 1,252,800 

Accomplishment(s): Obtained or retained employment 
Number of people served: 69 
Successful Outcome(s): Employed, maintaining household duties, contributing to local economy, socializing and recreating 
Cost Center Affected: Reduction or elimination of Federal and State benefits (SSI, SSDI, unemployment, food stamps, TANF, self-purchase of assistive technology 
Estimated Savings: 749,525 

Accomplishment(s): Transitioned from homelessness to housing 
Number of people served: 18 
Successful Outcome(s): Living un own home; some are working 
Cost Center Affected: Reduced or eliminated federal, state and local supports 
Estimated Savings: 49,000

Accomplishment(s): Eliminated unnecessary ER visits
Number of people served: 27 
Successful Outcome(s): No longer visiting ER for routine medical care 
Cost Center Affected: Local medical care provider 
Estimated Savings: 26,596 


Accomplishment(s): Equipment Loan
Number of people served: 89 
Successful Outcome(s): People were able to use needed equipment at no cost 
Cost Center Affected: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance 
Estimated Savings: 107,700 


Accomplishment(s): Information and Referral Services 
Number of people served: 2122
Successful Outcome(s): Individuals obtained information and referrals to resources to meet needs 
Cost Center Affected: Cost to state and county resources 
Estimated Savings: 83,232 

Estimated Savings Created by Program 2009-2010: 2,405,277