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Family Caregiver Services by State

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Aging and Adult Services

https://daas.utah.gov/

The caregiver support program serves unpaid caregivers of: Older adults, persons with dementia of any age, persons with disabilities, and older adults caring for minor children. Provides access to  resources and services, counseling, caregiver and dementia education, support groups, respite care, and assistive supplies.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Contact Information

801-538-3910

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)

Utah Area Agencies on Aging (Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services)

https://daas.utah.gov/

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)
State Aging and Adult Services website links to AAAs and also provides information about all state aging and caregiver programs.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA within Utah, call: (877) 424-4640 or (801) 538-3910

Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?

Home and Community Based Alternatives Program

Utah’s Home and Community Based Alternatives program is a non-Medicaid program that provides personal care in the home. This program allows certain family members, excluding spouses, to be hired and paid as the personal care provider. Services may include:

– Care management

– Personal care

– Chore services

– Adult day services

– Respite

– Personal emergency response system

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

Five County Area Agency on Aging
1070 West 1600 South Building B, PO Box 1550 (84771) Saint George UT 84770
Phone: (435) 673-3548

Bear River Area Agency on Aging
170 North Main St. Logan UT 84321
Phone: (435) 752-7242

Southeastern Utah Area Agency on Aging
375 South Carbon Avenue PO Box 1106 Price UT 84501
Phone: (435) 637-4268

Uintah Basin Area Agency on Aging
330 East 100 South Roosevelt UT 84066
Phone: (435) 722-4518

Davis County Department of Family Health and Senior Services
22 South State Street, 3rd Floor
Phone: (801) 525-5050

Six County Area Agency on Aging
250 North Main Street P.O. Box 820 Richfield UT 84701
Phone: (435) 893-0721

Weber-Morgan Area Agency on Aging
237 26th Street #320 Ogden UT 84401
Phone: (801) 625-3770

Salt Lake County Aging Services
2001 South State Street Suite S1500 Salt Lake City UT 84190
Phone: (385) 468-3200

San Juan County Area Agency on Aging
117 South Main Street P.O. Box 9 Monticello UT 84535
Phone: (435) 587-3225

Mountainland Area Agency on Aging
586 East 800 NorthOrem UT 84097
Phone: (801) 229-3804

Tooele County Aging & Adult Services
59 East Vine Street Tooele UT 84074
Phone: (435) 882-2870

Council on Aging/ Golden Age Center
330 South Aggie Vernal UT 84078
Phone: (435) 789-2169

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.

Utah’s New Choices Waiver is a Medicaid program that allows certain family members, excluding spouses and legal guardians, to be hired and paid as the personal care provider. Services may include: 

-Adult day care

-Case management

-Respite care

-Specialized medical equipment

-Attendant care

-Assistive technology devices

-Home delivered meals

-Non medical transportation services

Care Recipient Eligibility

-Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

-Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

Utah Department of Health: 800-662-9651 option 6

Government Benefits and General Information

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 – Utah

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

Senior Health Insurance Information Program

https://daas.utah.gov/seniors/

Federally funded program that offers counseling on Medicare benefits to people who have Medicare, are Medicare eligible, or their family members.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Family member of a Medicare recipient or Medicare eligible person.

Caregiver Eligibility

Family member of a Medicare recipient or Medicare eligible person.

Contact Information

(800) 541-7735

Utah County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

http://veterans.utah.gov/contact-us/

Contact Information

(801) 326-2372

Utah Department of Veteran’s Affairs

http://veterans.utah.gov

Provides Utah’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Caregiver Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Contact Information

(800) 827-1000

Utah Medicaid

https://medicaid.utah.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

In the Salt Lake City area, call: (801) 538-6155 Rest of State: (800) 662-9651

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

Medicaid Aging Waiver Program

https://medicaid.utah.gov/ltc/ag/

Government program that provides services to elderly and disabled Medicaid receivers who live at home but meet the criteria for placement in a nursing facility. Services include:
– Care management
– Adult day services
– Chore service
– Medication reminder system
– Home modification
– Assistive technology
– Home delivered meals
– Caregiver training
– Respite

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA within Utah, call: (877) 424-4640 Or call State Division of Aging and Adult Services at: (801) 538-3910

Office of Licensing, Department of Human Services

http://www.hslic.utah.gov/

Provides online directory of statewide licensed facilities, including adult day services.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(801) 538-4242

Utah County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

http://veterans.utah.gov/contact-us/

Contact Information

(801) 326-2372

Utah Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

http://www.utahhospice.org/

Provides online directory of hospice agencies and palliative care programs in Utah.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(888) 325-4150 (801) 582-2245 Or see website for local contact information

Utah Independent Living Council

http://usilc.org/

A network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and Referral
– Peer counseling
– Care Management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(801) 463-1592 or (801) 673-4377

Government program provided through local area agencies on aging (AAAs) that coordinates services to assist frail elderly persons living at home. Services include:

– Care management

– Personal care

– Chore services

– Adult day services

– Respite

– Personal emergency response system.

The cost of services is based on a sliding scale.

To learn more about this program and apply, contact your local AAA. Find your local office here.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Five County Area Agency on Aging 1070 West 1600 South Building B, PO Box 1550 (84771) Saint George UT 84770 Phone: (435) 673-3548 Bear River Area Agency on Aging 170 North Main St. Logan UT 84321 Phone: (435) 752-7242 Southeastern Utah Area Agency on Aging 375 South Carbon Avenue PO Box 1106 Price UT 84501 Phone: (435) 637-4268 Uintah Basin Area Agency on Aging 330 East 100 South Roosevelt UT 84066 Phone: (435) 722-4518 Davis County Department of Family Health and Senior Services 22 South State Street, 3rd Floor Phone: (801) 525-5050 Six County Area Agency on Aging 250 North Main Street P.O. Box 820 Richfield UT 84701 Phone: (435) 893-0721 Weber-Morgan Area Agency on Aging 237 26th Street #320 Ogden UT 84401 Phone: (801) 625-3770 Salt Lake County Aging Services 2001 South State Street Suite S1500 Salt Lake City UT 84190 Phone: (385) 468-3200 San Juan County Area Agency on Aging 117 South Main Street P.O. Box 9 Monticello UT 84535 Phone: (435) 587-3225 Mountainland Area Agency on Aging 586 East 800 NorthOrem UT 84097 Phone: (801) 229-3804 Tooele County Aging & Adult Services 59 East Vine Street Tooele UT 84074 Phone: (435) 882-2870 Council on Aging/ Golden Age Center 330 South Aggie Vernal UT 84078 Phone: (435) 789-2169

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

Utah Health Care Association

http://www.uthca.org/

Provides online directory of nursing homes in Utah.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(801) 486-6100 See website for local information

Utah Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

http://www.utahhospice.org/

Provides online directory of hospice agencies and palliative care programs in Utah.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(888) 325-4150 (801) 582-2245 Or see website for local contact information

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – Utah

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