09-10-2023 Seniors on the Go - Flipbook - Page 13
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SERVICES
Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program
Funds are available to subsidize low-income persons, 62 years and older, living in or
transitioning to an assisted living facility in Carroll County. The Subsidy provides financial
assistance for individuals to access needed assisted living services. Applications for
subsidies are received and evaluated by the Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Trained health insurance counselors are available on an appointment basis to help
older adults, age 60 and older and younger Medicare beneficiaries, with questions and
problems regarding:
• Medicare
• Medigap
• Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO’s)
• Long Term Care
• Qualified Medicare Beneficiary
• Pharmacy Assistance
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
Project SMP is an anti-health care fraud, waste and abuse project administered by the
Maryland Department of Aging through the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services and the Administration on Community Living. The SMP mission is to increase
senior awareness of health care fraud, waste and abuse and to mobilize national, state,
and community resources to work together in resolving and publicizing health care fraud
concerns.
Transportation
Transportation services and tickets are available through the Carroll Transit System,
Operated by Ride with Us, by calling 410-363-0622. For those 60 years of age or older,
and adults 18+ with a disability, limited tickets are available by donation or at a reduced
cost, at the Bureau of Aging & Disabilities or at the Senior & Community Centers located
throughout Carroll County. For more information, call 410-386-3800.
Home and Community Based Services Programs
Community Options (CO) Waiver
The Community Options Waiver (CO) serves individuals who are medically, technically
and financially eligible for Medicaid Waiver services who have been transitioned or
diverted from a nursing facility. Eligible individuals must be age 18 years or over, require
a nursing facility level of care, choose to receive services in the community and have a
cost neutral plan of services that supports the individual to safely live in the community.
CO Waiver offers:
• Assisted Living
• Medical Day Care
• Nutritionist/Dietician
• Family Training
• Behavioral Consultation
• Senior Center Plus
• Personal Assistance Services
• Supports Planning/Case Management
• Nurse Monitoring
• Consumer Training
• Home delivered Meals
• Assistive Technology
• Accessibility Adaptations
WANT TO STAY INDEPENDENT,
HEALTHY & SAFE AT HOME
AND IN THE COMMUNITY?
Home & Community-Based services may be just
what you're looking for! At Total Care Services,
Inc., our Supports Planners can help you explore
long term services and supports programs you
may qualify for, like:
Community Personal Assistance Services
Community Options Waiver
Community First Choice
Do you need
assistance
with
everyday
tasks, like
grooming &
getting
dressed?
Need help
with meals
or getting
around your
home or
community?
Are you
over the
age of 65 or
someone
with a
disability?