The common key is that the programs identify Medicaid patients who are and have been in nursing homes for at least 90 days, but simply no longer need to be there. Consequently, these programs help them transition home and continue the Medicaid payments for their care. Not only is there a strong legal reason and ethical motive behind helping people return home, but it makes good sense in terms of dollars and cents, too.
It is less expensive to provide home care than it is institutional care. Therefore, the program is a win-win for all involved.
If you have a loved one in this position, then it is worth exploring your options. Transitioning home from a nursing home can be tricky, especially since you do not want to lose the nursing home benefits just because you do not need to be in a nursing home setting. This program, if available, may find your loved one on its own or it might be something to proactively contact directly.
For that matter, too, it is worth noting that there may be other options for many patients. In many instances it is merely a matter of finding and figuring them out.
