Individuals enrolled in the Ohio Home Care and MyCare Ohio Waivers can fall prey to misappropriation and exploitation in devastating ways. Waiver providers are in important are an important resource for the individual and should always be on the lookout for threats to their health, safety, and welfare. In this training we will define and identify the dynamics of this form of financial abuse. We will review provider reporting responsibilities and discuss examples of real events that PCG has investigated in order to help you identify misappropriation and exploitation and avoid falling into common pitfalls that lead to events being substantiated. Finally, we will share ways that you can help individuals protect themselves.