It’s true. There’s no place like home, especially for people who have lived in a family home for years. Louisa, for example, created many happy memories in the house she had shared with her husband and three children. However, there came a time when Louisa’s health was declining. She needed someone to help with her activities of daily life, including taking her medication and tracking several health conditions. Her family looked for a residential long-term care facility, but then they learned about the Alabama Elderly and Disabled Waiver provided by Medicaid. This may be the answer Louisa needs.
Paying for Long-Term Care
Many people to turn Medicaid when they need help paying for nursing home or institutional care. For those who qualify, Medicaid provides important benefits to meet their healthcare needs. In fact, Medicaid programs are available for children, caretakers, pregnant women, elderly people, and people with disabilities.
Staying Home May Be an Option
Some people like Louisa need assistance but at a level that still allows them to remain at home. The Alabama Elderly and Disabled Waiver does just that for qualified seniors.
Two groups manage this home and community-based waiver program: the Alabama Medicaid Agency and the Alabama Department of Senior Services. The following services may be offered:
- Case Management. A case manager analyzes the benefit recipient needs, then works to line up services that meet those need.
- Homemaker Services. A trained aide may assist the elderly or disabled person with meals, grocery shopping, cleaning, and personal needs.
- Personal Care Services. In conjunction with a doctor’s plan of treatment, an aide may assist with bathing, dressing, walking, eating, taking medication, and more.
- Adult Day Health Services. Recipients participate in social and health care activities, like health education and health screening.
- Respite Care. A personal care attendant, home health aide, homemaker, LP, or RN providers short-term assistance.
- Companion Services. This type of assistance is non-medical. Paid Companions may supervise or assist with activities of daily living and housekeeping as needed.
- Home Delivered Meals. A registered dietician approves menus for food delivered to individuals age 21 or older.
These services not only make life better for an elderly or disabled person but typically cost less than institutional care.
Will the Alabama Elderly and Disabled Waiver Work for You?
Talk to an experience Alabama attorney to find out.
The attorneys at Miller Estate and Elder Law have years of experience working within the Medicaid system. They help clients like you with Medicaid applications as well as advanced Medicaid planning.
Schedule a consultation with one of the attorneys at Miller Estate and Elder Law. Our phone number is 256-472-1900. We are now located at 818 Leighton Avenue in Anniston, but we serve clients in communities like Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Irondale, and Calera.
Also, take a look at some of the free guides offered on our website.