Does MassHealth or Medicaid pay for long-term care services outside of a nursing home?
For many, the primary goal as it relates to long-term care planning is to remain independent as long as possible and to stay in one’s home. There are many in home services available to seniors needing long-term care services in the home and Community MassHealth covers certain in home services. The services may include personal care services ranging from bathing, dressing, feeding, meal preparation, and other social services to elders so that they can live in their communities instead of in nursing homes. For those who cannot remain in the home 24 hours a day, adult day centers or residential programs may be viable solution. The elder for certain periods of time during the week goes to an adult center, for activities while a caregiver works or tends to his or her personal responsibilities. Some caretakers are eligible for to receive a stipend as an incentive to care for one needing long-term care services in the home. To be eligible for MassHealth services in the community, one must mee
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