A word about costs
A day at Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation Adult Day Health Care program in Pomona, CA costs $66, according to director Kimberly Mory.
In ballpark figures, that’s about a third to a half of what families would pay for long-term nursing care per day, says Elinor Ginzler, senior programs specialist for the American Association for Retired Persons in Washington, DC.
Some will qualify for Medicaid
Ginzler says Medicaid will pay for the service, if patients meet the low-income requirements and if the particular state has applied for the community-based waiver that allows funds to be applied to this type of care. Calling the state Medicaid office will let families know if their state is participating.
Some clients may have insurance policies with set amounts that will pay for these services, while other patients pay out of pocket. After these personal funds are used, Ginzler says more patients may then qualify under Medicaid.
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