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I hope you'll get a response on this soon. I know that there are resources for Veterans, but I don't know much about that. I'd get it all arranged before he comes home though. Who's home is he coming home to and who is going to take care of him?
Medicare will purvide hospital bed, wheelchair, and bedside commode. Get his doctor to write RX's for those three items, plus home health aide for bathing, physical therapist to attempt to recover walking skills, occupational therapist to inspect home and give advice, and social worker to help you make an overview plan. All of that will be covered by Medicare other than the co- payment.
Contact the VA for Aid and Attendance, a program that could provide him with a monthly pension that would help pay for home care aides( caregivers) and even adult day care. Lots of paperwork, need to document income and any non-reimbursed medical expenses like health insurance premiums, co-pays, home care adult day care etc.Yes, Medicare does pay for a number of things as described by others above. Best wishes to your dad and family on this life journey.
I hope there is someone who is there 24/7 because it sounds like he will need that. Home care can come in an hour a day under Medicare, unless you get the elderly or handicapped waiver, which would pay for a couple of hours a day. the VA may pay for more hours a day, if he has a disability/need directly related to his military service. You need to know if he has a service related disability because he should get a $ pension for that as well. (maybe a couple of hundred a month, but every bit helps). If he is truly wheelchair bound and can't transfer alone, he should not go home unless there is someone with him 24/7 who can transfer him without hurting themselves. I agree that the social worker needs to help you, or in my position, I am a nurse who does the discharge planning, and I would help with that. Getting the equipment is easy, it's the physical help that is harder to arrange.
The VA hospital social worker should be able to lay out your options for in home, veterans home, and skilled nursing home care. Also ask to speak with a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) with the American Legion, VFW, or county. The VA can be a big help but it takes patience. Document everything. Best to you and your father. Thank you for his service.
Did your father serve during a time of declared war? There is a gold program. VA nurses, doctors, O.T, and P.T will come to him in his home. They will provide equipment to assist in home living.
If your dad has less than 20k in assets and less than 2600 per month after medical expenses....he can qualify for aid and attendance ... They will pay for him medical needs as long as his income remains low enough.
As was mentioned, Agingcare has a good booklet on veteran's benefits. Click on the Veterans Benefits Guide below under free resources.
I know getting help is slow which is terribly hard on people who need help now. Hopefully a combination of talking with the discharge person and following advice in the guide will help you.
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.
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If your dad has less than 20k in assets and less than 2600 per month after medical expenses....he can qualify for aid and attendance ... They will pay for him medical needs as long as his income remains low enough.
I know getting help is slow which is terribly hard on people who need help now. Hopefully a combination of talking with the discharge person and following advice in the guide will help you.
Take care,
Carol