1. St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System The Role of Medicaid in the Care of the Elderly

3. Be aware of the eligibility requirements

5. Who is eligible? 3 There are criteria that must be met: Status Income Resources

6. Common Exempt Resources Home Household goods, personal effect and personal keepsakes Car Life insurance Property essential to self support Income producing property Burial space Prepaid burial plan

7. What is covered? Inpatient hospital Outpatient hospital Physician services Medical and surgical dental services Nursing facility services Home health care Lab and x-ray services Clinic services Intermediate care facility Optometrist services and eyeglasses Prescribed drugs Prosthetic devices Dental services

8. Programs available? Home and community based services Helps people stay in their homes longer with services like homemaker chore or respite services Program for all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) Designed to give the frail elderly the help they need to delay or avoid nursing home care

9. PACE Services Medically urgent and non-emergent transportation Physician services Medication and pharmacy services Dental care including dentures Podiatry care Eye and ear care Ongoing rehab

10. PACE Services Hospital care Assisted living and nursing home care Home health and home chore assistance Substance abuse counseling Mental health care services Nutritional services Medical equipment Planned social activities