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Who Qualifies for Home Health Care Financial Assistance in Arkansas?
Date Updated: July 26, 2024
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Rachel Lustbader is a writer and editor with a background in healthcare and technology. Her work has been published on websites including HealthCare.com, BiteSizeBio.com, BetterHelp.com, Caring.com, and PayingforSeniorCare.com. She studied health science and public health at Boston University.
Both of Rachel’s grandmothers had very positive experiences in senior living communities, and Rachel saw firsthand the impact that kind, committed caregivers and community managers can have on seniors’ and their family members’ lives. With her work at Caring, Rachel hopes to help other families find communities, caregivers, and at-home products that benefit elderly loved ones and make life less stressful for family caregivers
Seniors in Arkansas qualify for home health care financial assistance if they’re on a low income, homebound and have an assessed need for a nursing home level of care. The Arkansas Medicaid program helps seniors access care in their own homes through Home and Community-Based Care waivers. Veterans and their surviving spouses may also obtain additional support with costs via the Arkansas Veterans Administration.
The ARChoices Medicaid Waiver is one of the main options for senior assistance. This waiver can cover attendant care services and respite care, personal emergency response systems and home modifications as well as access to adult day health care for those who require skilled nursing.
Home Health Care Helps Seniors Retain Their Independence
Home health care can help seniors remain in their own homes for longer, delaying placement in a nursing home. For many seniors, being able to live in their own homes, close to friends and loved ones, helps with mental well-being. Home health care can help reduce loneliness and give seniors the opportunity to age with dignity in a familiar environment.