Valley CHOICE Programs
Providing incremental levels of care based on the physical and/or financial needs of the client. Valley CHOICE service options include:
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In-Home Services
In-Home Services are designed to enable older adults to remain in their own homes. Types of services include:
- Homemaker: Assistance with light household chores, such as laundry.
- Personal Care: Assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and dressing.
- Respite: Companionship and assistance in the absence of the primary caregiver
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Crisis Intervention
The Care Management program is intended to assist those older adults experiencing greater limitations which put them at risk of entering a nursing home unless a range of supportive services can be brought into their homes. They require a moderate to high level of help with their personal and other home care needs.
Eligibility
Genesee County Resident
Age 60+ years of age or older
Short term health care need of 3 months or less
Referral from a physician, social worker or nurse
Program Services
Home Delivered Meals
Personal Care
Meal Preparation
Light Housekeeping
Errands
Service provision is determined by assessment of need and available funding.
Fees
Donation.
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Care Management
The Care Management program is intended to assist those older adults experiencing greater limitations which put them at risk of entering a nursing home unless a range of supportive services can be brought into their homes. They require a moderate to high level of help with their personal and other home care needs.
Eligibility
- Age 60+ and at risk of nursing home admission.
Program Services
- Personal Care
- PERS
- Homemaking
- Medication Management
- Respite for caregivers
- Adult day services
- Home delivered meals
- Home Injury Control
Donation
Person determined eligible for the program are informed about the cost of the assistance provided and requested to make an appropriate contribution according to their financial ability.
Becoming a Client
All persons referred to the program receive a telephone interview to determine whether they are appropriate to receive an in-home assessment. When it appears that the person might qualify for the program, a nurse and social worker visit the client’s home for an in-depth assessment of their needs. The assessment evaluates physical and mental health, functional status, current formal and informal support being provided, home environment, financial resources, and third party insurance coverage. If the individual is eligible after assessment, a service plan is developed with the older adult and/or family. Client care is monitored and plans are revised, as client needs change.
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Funded in part by the Michigan Department of Community Health
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Care Plus (MI Choice Medicaid Waiver Program)
The Medicaid Waiver Program is targeted to older adults, and younger person with disabilities, who have limited financial resources, and who medically qualify for nursing home admission. The program has a wide range of service options from which a care plan can be designed that is most responsive to the individuals home care needs.
Eligibility
- Age 65+ and medically eligible for nursing home admission, OR
- Age 18 or older, with a disability and medically eligible for nursing home admission, OR
- A nursing home resident assessed as able to return home if supportive services are provided and financial guideline are met.
- Monthly income criteria
Note: A spouse’s income is not computed in the monthly income determination
- Individual assets limited to $2000
Note: If the client has a spouse, federal spousal impoverishment guidelines are used.
Program Services
- Personal care
- Homemaking
- Respite for caregivers
- Adult day services
- Home delivered meals
- Transportation
- Personal emergency response systems
- Chore service
- Home injury control
- Medical equipment and supplies
- Medication Management
Fees
Persons determined eligible for the program are made aware of the assistance which can be provided; often, the individual and/or family may need to supplement the amount of care which the program is able to purchase on behalf of the client.
Becoming a Client
All persons referred to the program receive a telephone interview to determine whether they are appropriate to receive an in-home assessment. When it appears that the person might qualify for the program, a nurse and social worker visit the client’s home for an in-depth assessment of their needs. The assessment evaluates physical and mental health, functional status, current formal and informal support being provided, home environment, financial resources, and third party insurance coverage. If the individual is eligible after assessment, a care plan is developed and discussed with the older adult and/or family. Pending acceptance of the plan, services start in the home. Client care is monitored and plans are revised, as client needs change.
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