Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
CHCPE’s Assisted Living Services Program is for those who aren’t able to live independently but don’t need the high degree of care nursing homes provide. While this waiver doesn’t pay for housing costs, it does provide coverage for services, such as housekeeping and laundry, one meal daily and 24-hour security. Qualifying individuals may receive expanded core services, which include wellness and prevention services, emergency transportation, care transitions, chronic disease self-management and assistive technology.
To be eligible for the Assisted Living Services Program, individuals must be at least 65 years old, residents of Connecticut and meet financial eligibility requirements. Single applicants may have a monthly gross income of up to $2,523 and up to $1,600 in countable assets. If the applicant is married, only their income and assets are considered. Applicants must also be at risk of nursing home placement, meaning they need help with essential daily activities, such as bathing, toileting, taking medication and dressing.
To apply for the Assisted Living Services program, individuals can visit the ConneCT website. To obtain a paper application, seniors can download and print one online or call the Department of Social Services Client Information Line and Benefits Center at (855) 626-6632 and ask for a mailed application. Completed applications should be mailed or submitted in-person to a Department of Social Services field office.