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What Are Independent Care Waivered
Services?
It is a cost efficient program that provides
professional nursing care services and or supervision, and assistance with
activities of daily living to individuals in their own home or in the community.
These individuals are disabled (unable to perform at least two activities of
daily living), but are medically stable. Also eligible individuals in hospitals
or nursing homes are adequate candidates to be released back into the community
with the Independent Waivered Services.
Who should apply?
A person 21-64 years of age who has severe physical
disabilities and/or traumatic brain injury and requires a level of care that
is typically provided in a hospital or nursing home. You can apply while
residing in a facility or if you are at risk of being institutionalized if
you do not obtain the appropriate care in your home or community.
What is provided: Case Management, Companion Services, Counseling,
Emergency Response System, Environmental Modifications, Homemaker Services,
Occupational Therapy, Personal Care Services, Skilled Nursing, Specialized
Medical Equipment and Supplies.
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What
Independent Care Waivered Services Does Caring Hands United Provide?
Services available under this program
include:
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Homemakers
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Personal Care Services
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Skilled Nursing Visits
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Companion Services
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What Is The
Cost Of This Private Home Care Services?
There is no cost to the patient
covered by Medicare and / or Medicaid. Several health insurance plans cover
private home care services also. Private pay patients can receive services as
prescribed by their physician.
How to Apply
& Obtain ICWP Services In The Home:
Contact the following two agencies but be sure to also send a letter in
writing confirming that you applied even if they tell you not to do so. See the
sample letter. After you receive approval,
contact Caring Hands United, Inc. for services
if you live in any of the six
regions we service.
Department of Medical
Assistance
Independent Care Waiver Program
Georgia Department of Community Health
Division of Medical Assistance
2 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-3159
(404) 657-5465
Georgia Health Partnership
P.O. Box 7000
McRae, GA 31055
(678) 527-3632
(678) 527-3633
(678) 527-3601
To Appeal a Denial of Your Application:
Department of Human Resources
Legal Services Office
2 Peachtree Street, N.W., 29th Floor
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3159
The physician is the key person to contact because
a DMA 6 is required to receive this service. Also, you can contact your social
worker while in the hospital or in a nursing home, which can arrange with Caring
Hands United, Inc. for you to receive this program services when you leave the
facility. In addition, The Department of Family and Children Services, a nursing
home or senior citizen representative, or another community agency can contact
another provider.
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INDEPENDENT CARE
WAIVER PROGRAM (ICWP)
