Looking for options for in home care and/or supported services
can be extremely daunting if you have never needed any type of services like
these before.
In addition to private duty in home care for seniors, Comfort
of Home Healthcare also has two contracts with the State of Missouri to provide
similar services to people with disabilities and other Medicaid
recipients.
Comfort of Home Healthcare provides services for people with
disabilities though the State of Missouri's, Department of Mental Health (DMH),
Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and Bureau of Special Healthcare
Needs. These services are initiated through that respected department but
includes services such as: (but not limited to)
- Home
and Community Based Services; (DHSS) a Medicaid program that helps
with Activities of Daily Living and Personal Care.
- Individual
Supported Living or ISL; residential placement in a non
institutional setting.
- Residential
Supported Living; supporting individuals with disabilities in
their homes and in the community.
- Supported
Employment
- Respite
Care; short term or temporary care of a few hours or weeks to
provide relief or respite, to the regular caregiver, usually a family
member.
These Medicaid programs and waivers will get very
confusing to someone who is looking for care. Please do not hesitate to call us
and we can point you in the right direction on where to initiate these
services.
Here is some additional information taken directly from
their websites (with links).
The Division is committed
to individuals having access to individualized services and supports that
provide access to opportunities that increase independence, integration,
inclusion, productivity, self-determination and health and safety. Individuals
and families must have access to a comprehensive and coordinated system that
assists in planning, connecting to services and supports within and outside the
disability system.
(Income based to
qualify) Most ill or disabled Missourians can remain in
their own homes and avoid or delay institutionalization with the help of
support services. Home and community-based services, administered by the
Division of Senior and Disability Services (DSDS), are available to eligible
persons 60 or older and to adults with disabilities between the ages of 18 and
59
Comfort of Home Healthcare
provides in home services only (Home & Community Based Services). We do not provide CDS services.
This post is intended to be an introduction to services and not a detailed list of Medicaid services. I am sure you have further questions and if so, feel free to call us. We are here to help!!
