Financial
Does your loved one need help with:
* Eating
* Bathing
* Dressing
* Toileting
* Transferring
* Continence
* Ambulating
* Managing Meds
* Housekeeping
* Meal Preparation
If so, there are options available to help with the cost of in-home care. As most programs have different qualifications, it can be difficult and time-consuming to find out which may be best for you.
We have experience with most of these agencies, and will be glad to guide through the process. Of course, we can’t apply for you – but we can put you in touch with the right people.
Here are a few options.
Long Term Care Insurance
Many LTC insurance policies cover our services.
Veterans
TVHS has several outpatient programs for the geriatric patients. These programs are available to veterans enrolled for care at TVHS who meet the medical criteria of the outpatient program. For most outpatient programs medical criteria is based on a veterans inability to live independently. Programs provided are -
* Contract Home Health Care
* Contract Adult Day Health Care
* Community Residential Care
* Contact Respite Care
* Home Hospice Care
* Care Coordination
* Geriatric Primary Care Clinic
The Veterans Administration – for those who have served our country, call 615-867-6000 (press 0 and ask for the clients assigned social worker and/or a social worker)or call 1-800-876-7093
Statewide Waiver (Tennessee)
Do you qualify for nursing home care but want to stay in your home and receive care?
The Statewide Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver is approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to serve 3,700 elderly and disabled individuals. This Waiver provides a community-based, cost-effective alternative to institutional nursing facility care for individuals who are eligible for level 1 nursing home care and are financially eligible.
The Commission on Aging and Disability serves as the Operating Agency for the Waiver, which is administered under the supervision of the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Bureau of TennCare.
As an authorized provider, we will be glad to tell you more about this program. Visit the official website for eligibility and services information. You can also call toll free 1-866-836-6678 to speak with someone who will tell you more about the Statewide Waiver.