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Yes, but it's complex 2 way road for participation.
Why is cause Medicaid for NH is dedicated funding (so is required & will be consistent in coverage) BUT a state can decide to move $ earmarked for Medicaid to go into waiver programs like AL. Medicaid is a joint federal & state program (there's a formula on the $) but each state administers its Medicaid uniquely and interdependent on its state laws & administrative codes. But within overall federal guidelines. So a state can decide if waivers will happen & will set requirements for the waiver. If your state wanted to fund AL, & make it encouraging for participation by facilities, they could. Some states are very pro-elderly on AL waivers, like AZ.
Then facilities have to determine IF they will participate in a waiver program. Waivers tend to be limiting period of time (like 5 years) and then could or could not be renewed & have narrow eligibility. If a AL can easily fill butts in beds by private pay then no reason to ever participate in waivers & state oversight on a program that could end. Just lots of uncertainty so not worth it. What happened when waivers started years ago is that facilities just didn't participate, so those states ceased any AL waivers. Most states do NOT have AL waivers now or have waiver programs so narrow that facility just aren't interested.
Then add in that the current trend is for waivers now to go to programs that are more community based & serve bigger #'s. Like PACE type of day programs where they go 2 -4 days a week, get on site health care, meals, transportation to/from but still living at home so much more cost effective use of the limited Medicaid $ than state paying for 1 on 1 care.
What you often hear is that AL requires 2 years of private pay first. It's a fairly safe determination by the AL that a lot of the residents are going to need a higher level of care so move out to a NH or die before the 2 year mark. So there's good probability that a Medicaid bed will be available 2 years from now. If a AL tells you this, you may want to ask for a guarantee of Medicaid bed from the AL after 2 years private pay before you sign an admissions contract.
Ok I realize this may be way WAY more info than you asked for but with facilities costing 6 figures a year, to me, it's important to understand the backstory.
There is one I found in my area that accepts medicaid after two years of private pay. If you call each of the ALs in your desired area, they are happy to answer that question on the phone.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Why is cause Medicaid for NH is dedicated funding (so is required & will be consistent in coverage) BUT a state can decide to move $ earmarked for Medicaid to go into waiver programs like AL. Medicaid is a joint federal & state program (there's a formula on the $) but each state administers its Medicaid uniquely and interdependent on its state laws & administrative codes. But within overall federal guidelines. So a state can decide if waivers will happen & will set requirements for the waiver. If your state wanted to fund AL, & make it encouraging for participation by facilities, they could. Some states are very pro-elderly on AL waivers, like AZ.
Then facilities have to determine IF they will participate in a waiver program. Waivers tend to be limiting period of time (like 5 years) and then could or could not be renewed & have narrow eligibility. If a AL can easily fill butts in beds by private pay then no reason to ever participate in waivers & state oversight on a program that could end. Just lots of uncertainty so not worth it. What happened when waivers started years ago is that facilities just didn't participate, so those states ceased any AL waivers. Most states do NOT have AL waivers now or have waiver programs so narrow that facility just aren't interested.
Then add in that the current trend is for waivers now to go to programs that are more community based & serve bigger #'s. Like PACE type of day programs where they go 2 -4 days a week, get on site health care, meals, transportation to/from but still living at home so much more cost effective use of the limited Medicaid $ than state paying for 1 on 1 care.
What you often hear is that AL requires 2 years of private pay first. It's a fairly safe determination by the AL that a lot of the residents are going to need a higher level of care so move out to a NH or die before the 2 year mark. So there's good probability that a Medicaid bed will be available 2 years from now. If a AL tells you this, you may want to ask for a guarantee of Medicaid bed from the AL after 2 years private pay before you sign an admissions contract.
Ok I realize this may be way WAY more info than you asked for but with facilities costing 6 figures a year, to me, it's important to understand the backstory.