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California’s Multipurpose Senior Services Program Medicaid Waiver
What are Medicaid Waivers?
Medicaid pays for long term care services in nursing homes. For nursing home qualified persons that choose to live at home or in a residential community, Medicaid will pay for those services if they can be obtained at a lower cost. These are called Home and Community Based Services, Waiver Funded Services, Medicaid Waivers or simply Waivers.
Overview of the Multipurpose Senior Services Program Waiver
The MSSP waiver is designed to help California seniors who are at risk
of nursing facility placement, but wish to remain in the comfort of
their home and community. The purpose of the MSSP waiver is to provide
assistance arranging and managing care and other supportive services in
the seniors’ homes. It is not to pay for the actual medical care
itself.
Qualifications for the Multipurpose Senior Services Program
In addition to being aged 65 or older and requiring nursing home level
care, participants must be financially qualified for Medicaid.
Qualifying for Medicaid is a complicated process involving a review of a family’s income, assets and asset transfers as far back as 5 years. Rules change by state and there are many exceptions, but typically monthly income cannot exceed $2,000 and “countable asset” limits, excluding the car and home, range from $2,000 to $8,000.
Not qualifying for Medicaid can be devastating to the comfort of an individual, their family’s finances and even their health. For these reasons, Medicaid planners exist to ensure families have the best chance of acceptance into the program. With care costing $1000’s / month, there is a strong incentive to use a Medicaid Planner. Find assistance applying for Medicaid.
Qualifying for Medicaid is a complicated process involving a review of a family’s income, assets and asset transfers as far back as 5 years. Rules change by state and there are many exceptions, but typically monthly income cannot exceed $2,000 and “countable asset” limits, excluding the car and home, range from $2,000 to $8,000.
Not qualifying for Medicaid can be devastating to the comfort of an individual, their family’s finances and even their health. For these reasons, Medicaid planners exist to ensure families have the best chance of acceptance into the program. With care costing $1000’s / month, there is a strong incentive to use a Medicaid Planner. Find assistance applying for Medicaid.
Services Provided under the Multipurpose Senior Services Program
- Respite Care
- Adult Day Care
- Personal Care Services
- Housing Assistance/ Minor Home Repairs
- Transportation
- Meal Services - Congregation / Home Delivered
- Money Management
- Protective Supervision
- Care Management
- Communication Services
Availability of the Multipurpose Senior Services Program
MSSP is available statewide in California except in the following
counties: Del Norte, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, San Benito, San Luis Obispo,
Sierra, and Sutter.
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