CONNECTICUT STATEWIDE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM

The following includes information from the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging http://www.wcaaa.org/respite_care.html and the Department of Social Services, Aging Services Division http://www.ct.gov/agingservices/cwp/view.asp?a=2513&q=313026 websites.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR: The p rogram is funded by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) and is operated in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association - Connecticut Chapter and the five regional Area Agencies on Aging.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Connecticut Respite Care Program offers primary caregivers the opportunity to receive services and have a care plan developed for an individual with Alzheimer's, disease or related dementia disorders. Eligible caregivers may apply for daytime or overnight respite services including: adult day care, home health aide, homemaker/companion, skilled nursing care or short term assisted living stays. The program pays for up to $3,500 in respite care services per family, per year. A 20% co-payment of the cost of service is required.

COST: 20% co-payment of the cost of services; a waiver is possible in case of financial hardship.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE: An income and asset test is placed on the person needing care, not the caregiver. The person needing care cannot be covered by Medicaid, must have an income of $41,000 a year or less, and liquid assets of $109,000 or less. The applicant or authorized agent must provide a physician's statement declaring that the patient has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia disorder.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply through a regional Area Agency on Aging.

TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
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Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program

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SOURCES: Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging; Connecticut Department of Social Services, Elderly Services Division
PREPARED BY: 211/rj
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: June2011