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Maryland Senior Care Program: Eligibility and Benefits
Overview of the Senior Care Program
The Maryland Senior Care Program helps seniors who are at risk for nursing home placement to remain in their homes or living in the home of caregivers by providing a variety services and supports in those locations. The program is intended for individuals that have low incomes and limited assets but do not qualify for Medicaid.
Senior Care Program Eligibility
Final eligibility for the Senior Care Program is determined at the county level. Follows are generalized eligibility requirements.
-Must be at least 65 years of age
-Must be at risk for nursing home placement or moderately disabled. Participants usually require assistance with 1-3 activities of daily living.
-Must be a Maryland resident
-Monthly income cannot exceed (approximately) $2,600 for an individual or $3,450 if married.
-Value of their assets cannot exceed $11,000 if they are single or $14,000 as a married couple.
-Must be at least 65 years of age
-Must be at risk for nursing home placement or moderately disabled. Participants usually require assistance with 1-3 activities of daily living.
-Must be a Maryland resident
-Monthly income cannot exceed (approximately) $2,600 for an individual or $3,450 if married.
-Value of their assets cannot exceed $11,000 if they are single or $14,000 as a married couple.
Services / Benefits of the Senior Care Program
The Senior Care Program provides a variety of services and supports. These are determined on a case-by-case basis and can include any of the following:
-Adult Day Care
-Chore Services
-Home Delivered Meals
-Medical Supplies
-Medications
-Personal Care
-Personal Emergency Response Service
-Respite Care
-Transportation Assistance
-Adult Day Care
-Chore Services
-Home Delivered Meals
-Medical Supplies
-Medications
-Personal Care
-Personal Emergency Response Service
-Respite Care
-Transportation Assistance
How to Apply for the Senior Care Program
One can apply for the Senior Care Program by contacting the local Maryland Senior Information and Assistance office. Alternatively, one can begin the eligibility assessment process by calling toll-free 1-800-243-3425.
Use our Eldercare Financial Resource Locator Tool to find other public and private programs that can help pay for or reduce the costs of long term care for the elderly.
