Did You Know Medicaid Home Care in NY Has No Lookback Period?

As my readers already know, the eligibility rules for Medicaid changed drastically in February, 2006, with the passage of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA).  It is now more difficult to help clients needing nursing home care become eligible.

However, many people are not aware that in New York, there is no lookback period and no penalty period for Medicaid Home Care.  We are still able to do a lot to help seniors who need a home health aide in the home but are afraid of depleting their assets and becoming penniless.

Most people I speak with would prefer to remain in the home as long as possible.  With proper care in the house, a senior is typically able to stay home longer.  For one thing, a senior's health may stay in tact much longer if he or she is getting proper nutrition and hydration, regular medical checkups and receiving supervision with walking and getting around to avoid falls.  This basic care can keep a senior healthy and functional for years longer than may otherwise be possible.

There may come a time when a senior needs a nursing home level of care.  However, it is just as possible that having care in the home may prevent the need to ever put that person in a nursing home. 

The process of getting someone eligible for home care and applying for it takes at least 3 months, if not longer.  Thus,
it is important to plan ahead and seek help as soon as you believe home care may be needed.  Ask us to explain the different types of home care available to you.

To your health!

Lori R. Somekh

Comments

[Ludovic Spielmann]

Can I post this message to some of my Doctor friends in India?They may like this massage, and give you some suggession. You give me one years time I shall buy a land and open an old age home to help the senior, this is my cup of tea, I like it! That will be God's Blessing For me.

[Ludovic Spielmann]

Thank you,Mrs Lori, Pray for me, So that my ambishion is full filled, soon I shall open an Senior Home for the aged. But that will be in INDIA.
I once again Thank you for all the hard work you are doing for the Aged. I used to be a volenter In the Old age Home in Bangalore India, Weekly one day I used to spear my time for them To shave their bearied give them a Bath. Making their Bed, and serve their Food. There is no words to appreshiate you. God Bless you with sound health to serve. Good Night.

[Home Health Aide]

Does anyone know of someone or a reputable agency that deals with home health care particularly someone who specializes with someone with Alzheimer?