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Does Section 8 Pay For Assisted Living?
Date Updated: July 26, 2024
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Rachel Lustbader is a writer and editor with a background in healthcare and technology. Her work has been published on websites including HealthCare.com, BiteSizeBio.com, BetterHelp.com, Caring.com, and PayingforSeniorCare.com. She studied health science and public health at Boston University.
Both of Rachel’s grandmothers had very positive experiences in senior living communities, and Rachel saw firsthand the impact that kind, committed caregivers and community managers can have on seniors’ and their family members’ lives. With her work at Caring, Rachel hopes to help other families find communities, caregivers, and at-home products that benefit elderly loved ones and make life less stressful for family caregivers
What Is Section 8?
Section 8, the common name for the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program, offers participants vouchers for safe, secure housing on the private market. Section 8 recipients don’t have to live in specific buildings or neighborhoods as long as they choose housing that meets the program requirements. The property manager must agree to accept Section 8 vouchers, and the property itself must undergo a health safety inspection.
Who Qualifies for Section 8?
Low-income, disabled and elderly individuals and families qualify for Section 8. Each municipal PHA establishes its own eligibility requirements. You typically have to earn less than 50% of the median income in your county to qualify, and 75% of an area’s vouchers must go to people who earn less than 30% of the local median income. You also need to be a U.S. citizen or hold eligible immigrant status.
Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Care?
People qualify for assisted living care when they need help with two or more activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing. Your health care provider usually has to certify that you require this type of assistance. Assisted living centers often carry additional criteria for acceptance into their programs.