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South Dakota Medicaid Home & Community Based Waiver Services for the Elderly (HCBS)
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 HCBS Waiver for the Elderly
This South Dakota Medicaid waiver is designed to help the elderly that require nursing home level care. This waiver allows them to receive care in their home or assisted living community instead of in a nursing home provided the cost of that care does not exceed 85% of the cost for the same care in nursing home.
Qualifications for the HCBS Waiver for the Elderly
In addition to requiring a nursing home level of care, state residents must be financially qualified to receive 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 HCBS Waiver for the Elderly
- Homemaker Services
- Private Duty Nursing
- Adult Day Services
- Emergency Response System
- Meals and/or Nutritional Supplements
- Specialized Medical Equipment/Supplies
- Medication Administration in Assisted Living
- Respite Care
Availability of the HCBS Waiver for the Elderly
This program is available in all South Dakota counties.
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