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"I am caring for my mother Diana, who is 82 years old, living in my home with alzheimer's / dementia, diabetes, hearing loss, incontinence, and urinary tract infection."
Medicaid is run by each state, therefore the rules can vary depending on where you live. For instance, the financial "look back" period on the application can be anywhere from 2.5 years to 5 years. In some states it will cover some or all of AL, in others only medically necessary LTC. You will need to go onto your county's website under Health and Human Services to research Elder Care options for where you live. Your local area's Agency on Aging provides resources for keeping your LO in the home longer, but this doesn't sound like the solution you are seeking. Nonetheless, it would be good to contact them for guidance. There is also something called an Elder Waiver which may help partially pay for AL or elder services. Many states have this.
If your mother both financially and medically qualifies for Medicaid, it plus the majority of your mother's SS will cover the facility cost. Depending on your state of residence, some funds will be left in your mother's SS. In my state it is $90 a month. Once your mother is in a facility that accepts Medicaid, she won't have a lot of expensive needs (although some caregivers has stated that they provide the adult incontinence briefs. I haven't had this experience).
Does anyone know how to navigate researching and finding financial assistance for finding an assisted living facility for an aging and unhappy parent? I am only 31, am a full time teacher, am an only child trying to figure this all out.
You probably would get more responses if you post your own question on a thread…
call your county office for aged and disabilities , they may give you some guidance
i have used , 3 times between my in laws and my mom an independent placement agent. These people know the ins and outs , availability, will meet with you, arrange tours. They get paid by the placement place , not by you. I used carepatrol here in my area twice. They are a franch. Google search for an agency.
I handle the affairs of a lady in a nursing home on Medicaid. Her SS check gets deposited into the same checking account she used for years. I write a check to the nursing home every month for that amount - minus the $50 that the lady is allowed to keep for incidentals.
In addition, there is a limit on what assets the person is allowed to have if they are on Medicaid.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
"I am caring for my mother Diana, who is 82 years old, living in my home with alzheimer's / dementia, diabetes, hearing loss, incontinence, and urinary tract infection."
Medicaid is run by each state, therefore the rules can vary depending on where you live. For instance, the financial "look back" period on the application can be anywhere from 2.5 years to 5 years. In some states it will cover some or all of AL, in others only medically necessary LTC. You will need to go onto your county's website under Health and Human Services to research Elder Care options for where you live. Your local area's Agency on Aging provides resources for keeping your LO in the home longer, but this doesn't sound like the solution you are seeking. Nonetheless, it would be good to contact them for guidance. There is also something called an Elder Waiver which may help partially pay for AL or elder services. Many states have this.
If your mother both financially and medically qualifies for Medicaid, it plus the majority of your mother's SS will cover the facility cost. Depending on your state of residence, some funds will be left in your mother's SS. In my state it is $90 a month. Once your mother is in a facility that accepts Medicaid, she won't have a lot of expensive needs (although some caregivers has stated that they provide the adult incontinence briefs. I haven't had this experience).
The place to start is your local Area Agency on Aging. You want your mom to have a "needs assessment" to see what level of support is appropriate.
Then you need to figure out her resources. What are her assets? Does she own a home? Does she qualify for long term care Medicaid?
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/california/medicaid-waivers/assisted-living-waiver
call your county office for aged and disabilities , they may give you some guidance
i have used , 3 times between my in laws and my mom an independent placement agent. These people know the ins and outs , availability, will meet with you, arrange tours. They get paid by the placement place , not by you. I used carepatrol here in my area twice. They are a franch. Google search for an agency.
In addition, there is a limit on what assets the person is allowed to have if they are on Medicaid.
Medicaid is paid on the taxpayers' dime, so they have to recover as much as they can.