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Family Caregiver Services by State

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Alabama Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)

https://alabamaageline.gov/helpservices/

AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA within Alabama, call: (800) AGELINE (800-243-5463)

Also, see website for local listings

Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS)

https://alabamaageline.gov/adrc/

The first place to go with aging, disability, and caregiver questions. This program, known as One Door Alabama, provides free information, counseling, and access to programs and services provided by the Alabama Department of Senior Services, state agencies, and federal programs.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Contact Information

334-242-5743 or 1-877-425-2243

ARCH National Respite Network

http://www.respitelocator.org

Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

919-490-5577

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Contact Information

1-800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

https://www.caregiver.org

FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.

CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.

www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 445-8106 Available weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)/Alabama CARES

https://alabamaageline.gov/alabama-cares/

FCSP services for family caregivers are provided through local area agencies on aging (AAAs) and include:
– Information
– Case management assistance
– Individual counseling, support groups and caregiver training
– Respite care services
– Limited supplemental services

Care Recipient Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 and older caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 and older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 and older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Caregiver Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 and older caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 and older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 and older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA within Alabama, call: (800) AGELINE (800-243-5463)

Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?

The Elderly and Disabled Waiver is a Medicaid program that helps elderly or disabled adults remain living at home. Services may include respite, home delivered meals, transportation, adult day care, case management, and homemaker services. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

Area Agency on Aging: 1-877-425-2243

The Personal Choices Program is a Medicaid program that allows for care recipients to pick and choose their own care providers, which can include family members. This consumer direction option is available to those enrolled in a Home and Community Based Waiver Services program, such as the SAIL  program and the Elderly and Disabled Waiver. Under the Personal Choices Program, a monthly allowance is provided, in which the care recipient can use to hire help, pay for medical equipment, or cover other care expenses. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

Area Agency on Aging: 1-877-425-2243

The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

State of Alabama Independent Living Medicaid Waiver (SAIL)

https://medicaid.alabama.gov/content/6.0_LTC_Waivers/6.1_HCBS_Waivers/6.1.6_Sail_Waiver.aspx

The SAIL waiver is designed to accomodate disabled adults to remain living at home rather than a nursing facility. Diagnoses recognized as a disability include, but not limited to: Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, severe Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Quadriplegia, as well as other neurological diseases or impairments. Services may include: 

-Case management

-Personal Care/Assistance

-Environmental Accessibility Adaptations

-Personal emergency response system

-Medical supplies

-Minor assistive technology 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses, parents, and children)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses, parents, and children)

Contact Information

Department of Rehabilitative Services: 800-441-7607 (toll free) 334-293-7500

Government Benefits and General Information

Alabama Connect 211

http://www.211connectsalabama.org/

Government website offers an online search tool to help consumers locate aging and disability services including:
– Long-term care facilities
– Home and community based services
– Transportation
– Legal assistance
– Respite
– Hospice

(This list is not exhaustive, please visit website for information on more services)

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA within Alabama, call: (800) AGELINE (800-243-5463) Alabama Department of Senior Services: (877) 425-2243 or (334) 242-5743

Alabama County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

https://va.alabama.gov/serviceofficer/

The Alabama Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ADVA) has Veterans Service Offices located in 61 counties throughout the State of Alabama.

While we do not have an office in every county, we have taken steps to ensure anyone seeking assistance can find it close to their home.

Contact Information

334-242-5077

Alabama Department of Veteran’s Affairs

https://va.alabama.gov/

Provides Alabama’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Caregiver Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Contact Information

See website for local contact information:

Alabama Medicaid

http://www.medicaid.alabama.gov/

Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 362-1504

Alabama Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)

https://alabamaageline.gov/ship/

Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

To be connected to your local SHIP within Alabama, call: (800) 243-5463 or (877) 425-2243

Alabama’s Assistive Technology Resource (APTAT)

https://www.rehab.alabama.gov/services/vr/star

APTAT is one of 56 Assistive Technology Act Programs federally funded by Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (HHS/ACL). APTAT is administered through the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) whose mission is to enable all Alabamians with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential.

APTAT guides individuals through the process of locating and obtaining technology to assist them at work, school, play, and in everyday life.

APTAT services are free and available to Alabamians regardless of disability or age.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Phone: (334) 293-7500 Toll-Free: 800-782-7656

Benefits.gov

http://www.benefits.gov/

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Benefits.gov – Alabama

https://www.benefits.gov/categories

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Explore every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program to learn about coverage for low-income adults, Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes and systems on the State Profiles map – by clicking on the map or select from drop down to see each state’s Medicaid and CHIP profile. Scroll down to the bottom page of the State profile to check eligibility requirements, enrollment process, etc.

Contact Information

Toll-Free: 877-267-2323

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)

https://www.nrcnaa.org/

The NRCNAA serves the elderly Native American population of the U.S. The NRCAA assists in developing community-based solutions through education, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to the Native aging population.

Through the Native Elder Service Locator, you can use the interactive map to locate tribal elderly services in your state.

Contact Information

(800) 896-7628

SAMHSA’s National Helpline

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

Also visit the online treatment locator to find help near you.

Contact Information

1-800-662-4357

SenioRx is a prescription medication assistance program that has helped thousands of Alabamians receive FREE or LOW-COST prescription medications from pharmaceutical companies. SenioRx is for Alabamians with disabilities regardless of age or persons aged 55 and older who have been diagnosed with at least one medical condition that requires a prescription medication.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA within Alabama, call: (800) AGELINE; (800-243-5463);

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network

http://alabamarespite.org/

Coalition of organizations in Alabama that promote services and support for family caregivers. Coalition website serves as a resource for caregivers and those who work with caregivers providing online respite provider lists by county and information on respite helpline.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility criteria

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility criteria

Contact Information

North Alabama Office: (256) 859-4900 Central and South Alabama Office: (256) 237-3683 South Alabama Sharing the Care Coordinator: (334) 312-3328

Directories of Long Term Care Providers – Alabama Medicaid Agency

https://medicaid.alabama.gov/content/6.0_LTC_Waivers/TEMPLATE_LTC_Photo.aspx

Provides online listings of long-term care providers and facilities including:
– In-home care agencies
– Nursing homes
– Assisted living facilities
– Hospice agencies
– Medical equipment providers

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 362-1504

Home Health & Community Services – Alabama Public Health

https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/homehealth/

The Bureau of Home and Community Services is the parent agency for the statewide Medicare/Medicaid Certified Home Health Program that serves all Alabama counties. Home health care services are provided for homebound patients who meet eligibility requirements.

Find more information on the Home Health Services Information Card.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

1-800-225-9770

Lists Medicaid certified hospice and palliative care providers for individuals who have advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 362-1504

Medicaid Waiver for the Elderly and Disabled (E&D Waiver)

https://alabamaageline.gov/medicaid-waiver-programs/

Government program assists older adults stay out of nursing home placement and remain in their own homes by helping to pay for home and community based services including:
– Care management
– In-home care
– Respite
– Home delivered meals

*Personal Choices is a consumer directed option of the EandD waiver which allows care receivers to hire relatives or friends to provide the care they need.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) AGELINE (800-243-5463) Alabama Dept. of Public Health: (800) 225-9770 Alabama Medicaid Agency: (800) 362-1504

Government program assists persons without adequate transportation pay for transportation to medical appointments by providing transportation vouchers. This services is not available for medical emergencies. In case of emergency please call 911.

*Care receivers must call 5 days in advance to receive transportation voucher.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 362-1504

State of Alabama Independent Living Council

https://silcal.org/

The State of Alabama Independent Living Council is a private nonprofit organization governed by people with all types of disabilities from all across the state. The role of the SILC is to identify societal barriers to independent living and to collaborate with Centers for Independent Living, Rehabilitation Services and other related entities throughout the state to increase the supports and services needed to create independent living opportunities.

You can locate your local Center for Independent Living (CIL).

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

See website for local listings

Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)

Alabama Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

http://www.alhospice.org/

The Alabama Hospice and Palliative Care Organization was created to promote understanding of the hospice benefit provided by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance companies. Made up of hospices and palliative care programs throughout the state, AHPCO provides up-to-date and accurate information regarding end-of-life care.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

205-201-2006

Alabama Nursing Home Association

http://www.anha.org/

Provides information on long term care options. Online Locate a Facility tool allows consumers to search for a long-term care facility by city, county, region, and facility name.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(334) 271-6214

Assisted Living Association of Alabama (ALAA)

http://www.alaaweb.org/

Online Find a Facility tool allows consumers to search for assisted living facilities by city or county. Database consists of more than 300 assisted living facilities that are ALAA members and are licensed by the Alabama Department of Public Health .

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(334) 262-5523

Directories of Long Term Care Providers – Alabama Medicaid Agency

https://medicaid.alabama.gov/content/6.0_LTC_Waivers/TEMPLATE_LTC_Photo.aspx

Provides online listings of long-term care providers and facilities including:
– In-home care agencies
– Nursing homes
– Assisted living facilities
– Hospice agencies
– Medical equipment providers

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 362-1504

Lists Medicaid certified hospice and palliative care providers for individuals who have advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 362-1504

Government program assists persons without adequate transportation pay for transportation to medical appointments by providing transportation vouchers. This services is not available for medical emergencies. In case of emergency please call 911.

*Care receivers must call 5 days in advance to receive transportation voucher.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 362-1504

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – Alabama

https://www.caregiver.org/uploads/2023/08/Alabama-1.pdf