• See If Your Family Qualifies 

  • This form is for families or individuals who are interested in either Structured Family Caregiver or Family Hire. Before completing this form, you should review the income and asset limitations for Medicaid and take care of any strategic planning necessary for qualifying for Medicaid home care services. 

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  • This questionnaire is to screen for Structured Family Caregiver (SFC) and Family Hire (FH) eligibility. If you are interested in Medicaid funded traditional home care services where a non-related caregiver works in the home, complete our PSS Intake Form.

  • EDWP Status

    The care recipient is the person needing services or care.
  • The care recipient must be an active Medicaid Member in order to qualify for SFC or FH services.

    We can check the care recipient's eligibility for Medicaid if you continue answering the questions below.

  • The care recipient does not appear to be eligible for Georgia Medicaid's EDWP services at this time. 

    There is a current individual monthly income cap for eligibility of $2,829 for all sources of income combined. Individuals with a higher income should contact an attorney regarding a Qualified Income Trust if interested in receiving EDWP services.

    To view our private pay home care programs, please visit our website.

  • Care Recipient (Patient) Information

    This section pertains to the person needing care / services.
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  • Authorization for Release of Health Information

    Required for us to coordinate with case management agency to start services
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  • Care Recipient Name:  {careRecipient}

    Care Recipient Birthday:  {birthDate}

     

    1.  The purpose for this disclosure is to: Receive SFC services from Caring Hands United Inc.

    2.  The information to be disclosed is: Information related to approval for EDWP and/or SFC services.

    3.    I understand that this authorization shall become effective immediately and shall remain in effect for one year from the date of signature if no date is entered.

    I understand that I have the right to revoke this authorization, in writing, at any time, except where uses or disclosures have already been made based upon my original permission. I may not be able to revoke this authorization if its purpose was to obtain insurance. In order to revoke this authorization, I must do so in writing and send it to the appropriate disclosing party.

    I understand that uses and disclosures already made based upon my original permission cannot be taken back. I understand that it is possible that information used or disclosed with my permission may be redisclosed by the recipient and is no longer protected by the HIPAA Privacy Standards. 

    I understand that treatment by any party may not be conditioned upon my signing of this authorization (unless treatment is sought only to create health information for a third party or to take part in a research study) and that I may have the right to refuse to sign this authorization.

    I will receive a copy of this authorization after I have signed it. A copy of this authorization is as valid as the original.

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  • Submitter Information

  • Risk Assessment

    If you wish to have Caring Hands United submit the request to your local agency, please fill out the questions below.
  • Family Caregiver Information

  • Case Manager Information

    Medicaid Member's Case Manager info
  • SFC Eligibility

    • View Financial Eligibility for Program Participation 
    • The following income/financial requirements apply to the patient (Medicaid "Member") who requires care.

      Gross income includes all income sources, such as Social Security, Pension Benefits, Annuity Payments, employment income, royalties, etc… 

      Income cannot exceed $2,829 for all sources of income combined. Individuals with a higher income should contact an attorney regarding a Qualified Income Trust if interested in receiving EDWP services.

      For individuals whose gross income is above the current SSI limits ($943/month), there may be a cost share for services. The estimated cost share can be calculated by subtracting $943 from the gross monthly income (example: SSA income is $1,143 per month; after subtracting $943, the estimated monthly cost share for EDWP services would be $200). 

      • Some adjustments may be made to reduce cost share, including “spousal diversion” for individuals who are married and only one of the couple is participating in a Medicaid program.

      Assets/Resources are limited to $2,000 for an individual. This includes stocks, bonds, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, second homeplace, second automobile, property not connected to the primary homeplace, etc.

      There is a five-year lookback period for transfer of assets. Individuals who have transferred assets or property to another individual in the last five years may be subject to a period of disqualification for Medicaid waiver programs. This period of disqualification is based upon the value of the transfer and the date upon which the transfer occurred. You may still be eligible for services even if you have recently transferred assets to someone else.

      Program participants must meet a nursing home level of care. This does not mean that applicants must currently reside in a nursing home. It simply means that the applicant’s need for care must be consistent with those who are eligible to receive Medicaid care in a nursing home (typically 5+ hours or care needed daily).

    • View Caregiver Eligibility for Program Participation 
    • The following requirements apply to family caregivers under this program:

      Caregiver must be biologically or legally related to the care recipient. A spouse, legal guardian, parent of a minor child or conservator is not eligible to be the structured family caregiver.

      The family caregiver must reside in the same home with the individual receiving care. Living next door or across down does not meet the eligibility criteria.

      The family caregiver is not allowed to have any other means of employment. Individuals who receive a caregiver stipend for structed family caregiver services are not allowed to have any other means of employment either in the home or outside the home, including owning/operating their own business or teleworking for another employer.

      Additionally:

      • The structured family caregiver must be at least 18 years of age
      • Caregiver must pass a criminal background check
      • Tasks must be recorded every day (electronically)
      • Monthly contact with Health Coach

      Individuals receiving Structured Family Caregiver are not eligible for the following services under the EDWP program:

      • Medicaid Home Care Services from another provider
      • Home Delivered Meals
      • A Stipend payment for days when the Member is in a hospital, nursing facility, or other institution.
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