About the Home Care Program
Home care services, including the Frail Elder Waiver, are available to Massachusetts residents and help adults aged 60+, people with disabilities, and people with early on-set Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia successfully age in place.
Home care services are also available to individuals under the age of 60 if the person has early on-set Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia to successfully age in place.
Home Care Program Services
Services are available based on assessed need, and cost for those services are determined based on income. Services provided by the Home Care Program may include the following:
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| Adaptive housing/equipment |
| Adult day health |
| Alzheimer’s / dementia coaching |
| Assistive Technology for Telehealth |
| Behavioral health services |
| Certified Older Adult Peer Specialists (COAPS) |
| Chore services |
| Companion services |
| Complex Care Training and Oversight |
| Dementia day care |
| Electronic Comfort Pets |
| Emergency shelter |
| Evidence Based Education Programs |
| Family caregiver support program |
| Goal Engagement |
| Grocery shopping/delivery |
| Home based wandering response systems |
| Home delivered meals |
| Home delivery of pre-packaged medication |
| Home health services |
| Home Safety –Independence Evaluation |
| Homemaker services |
| Information and referral |
| Laundry service |
| Medication dispensing system |
| Money management |
| Nutritional assessment |
| Orientation and mobility |
| Personal care |
| Personal emergency response system |
| Respite care |
| Supportive day care |
| Supportive home care aide |
| Transitional assistance |
| Transportation |
| Virtual Communication and Monitoring |
| Vision rehabilitation |
Benefits of Home Care
Advocacy
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Care coordination by trained, professional Care Managers and Nurses
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Support & professional assistance through the ASAP Network
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Help with navigating a vast array of care needs
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Having an advocate to address concerns
Care Management
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Knowledgeable in age-appropriate topics, assessing and problem resolution
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Management of comprehensive care plans, as well as regular case assessment to address any new needs
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Engagement with community and service providers
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Referrals & connection to other community resources/partners
Service Provider Network
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Adheres to programmatic standards
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Regularly monitored & audited
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Staff vetted through CORI and OIG Exclusion List
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Contracts with state accepted providers for specific services
Service Rates
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Leverages rate setting established by MassHealth for specific services
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Set contracted & negotiated service specific rates with the ASAP
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Less expensive than Private Pay
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No minimum service plan required
Eligibility
Eligibility for the Home Care Program is determined by need and based on age, residence, and ability to carry out daily tasks.
Applicants for the Home Care Program must be living at home within Massachusetts outside of an institutional or Certified Assisting living setting.
Cost
Cost of Home Care services is based on income. Cost share guidelines can be found here.
Contact
To learn more contact MassOptions at 1-800-243-4636. Call Specialists are available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (interpreter services are available in 100+ languages).