Author: Kris Honeycutt
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Adult Foster Care (AFC) in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, there are a few ways that family members can be paid to care for an elderly or disabled person. In this post we will discuss a state program called Adult Foster Care (AFC) or Adult Family Care. MassHealth has always focused on program options that preserve the Community…
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$9.99 Xfinity Internet Essentials Program
Internet Essentials provides affordable home Internet for qualifying households ($9.95/month for up to 50 Mbps, or $29.95/month for up to 100 Mbps) — as well as low-cost computers, free Wi-Fi hotspots, and free Internet training. “Since 2011, Internet Essentials has connected more than 10 million people to all that the…
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Transportation & MassHealth
I’ve noticed that many MassHealth members are unaware that the agency provides free non-emergency transportation to-and-from medical appointments that are covered by your MassHealth plan. This covers elderly, disabled, and non-disabled members living in the community. All types of vehicles are available, based on need; passenger car, wheelchair vans, and…
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MassHealth Coverage for PCA Services?
The types of services offered by the MassHealth PCA Program under MassHealth Standard may help you if you are elderly and have a permanent or long-lasting disability that keeps you from being able to do your daily living activities, like bathing, grooming, eating, getting dressed, toileting, moving around, taking your…
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Types of Home Care Workers
Two-thirds of U.S. adults, and more than three-quarters of those age 50+, want to stay in their home as they get older, according to AARP’s November 2021 “Home and Community Preferences” survey. This is commonly referred to as “aging in place.” The strain placed on a family caregiver can be overwhelming…
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Home Care Workers
More than 2 million home care workers across the United States provide personal assistance and health care support to older adults and people with disabilities in home and community-based settings, (PHI). Home care is among the top 10 fastest-growing jobs. Delivery of long-term services and supports has increasingly shifted from…
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What is a MassHealth PCA?
The Personal Care Attendant, or PCA Program is a program funded by MassHealth to provide people with permanent or chronic disabilities keep their independence, remain in the community, and manage their own care by providing funding to hire PCAs. This is a consumer-directed program, so the person receiving the PCA…
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Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
IADLs are more complex tasks that may not be essential for functional living, but improves ones quality of living independently.
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