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Aging & Disability Resource Connections – No Wrong Door

https://asd.vermont.gov/services/adrc-nwd

Vermont’s Aging Disabilities Resource Connections (ADRC) initiative provides people of all ages, disabilities, and incomes with the information and support they need to make informed decisions about long term services and supports.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Consumers, their caregivers, and their families.

Caregiver Eligibility

Consumers, their caregivers, and their families.

Contact Information

(802) 241-0294

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)

Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging

https://www.vermont4a.org/

The association of five non-profit Area Agencies on Aging respond to the needs and directions of older Vermonters and their families by offering information and assistance in many areas. The Area Agencies on Aging can share available options for caregiver support, health insurance counseling, transportation, senior nutrition programs including meals on wheels, adult day programs, home health services, housing alternatives, exercise and wellness programs and supports for Veterans to live independently in their own homes.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Helpline: 1-800-642-5119

Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?

Vermont’s Attendant Services Program is a Medicaid program that allows certain family members, excluding spouses and legal guardians, to be hired, trained, and paid to provide personal attendant services. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

Vermont Dept. of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living: 802-828-0610

Vermont Center for Independent Living: 802-229-0501 or 800-639-1522

Vermont Area Agency on Aging: 800-642-5119

Vermont’s Global Commitment to Health Waiver is a Medicaid (Green Mountain Care) program that allows family members, including spouses, to be paid as the personal care provider. Other services may include but not be limited to:

  • Adult day care
  • Homemaker services
  • Home modifications
  • Case Management
  • Respite

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Department of Vermont Health Access Agency of Human Services: 1-800-250-8427

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.

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 – Vermont

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.

Dementia Care & Family Caregiver Support Program

http://asd.vermont.gov/services/dementia-family

Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) supports family caregivers through a number of activities including Dementia Respite Grants, the National Family Caregiver Program (NFCP) and support to Vermont Kin as Parents.

The Dementia Respite Grant and the NFCP programs are managed by Vermont’s five Area Agencies on Aging. These efforts help family caregivers by reducing stress, maintaining their health, and continuing their caregiving roles. Grants may be used to pay for a range of services including in-home care, respite care, homemaker services, and Adult Day services.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Adults aged 18 and older caring for someone with dementia who meets care receiver eligibility requirements.

Caregiver Eligibility

Adults aged 18 and older caring for someone with dementia who meets care receiver eligibility requirements.

Contact Information

(802) 241-0294

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

Provides 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

VA Counselors: 1 (800) 273-8255 Vermont Veteran and Family Outreach: 1 (888) 607-8773

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

Vermont County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

http://veterans.vermont.gov/ova

Government program with benefits and services available to veterans and their families. Website offers directory of local services providers.

Contact Information

(888) 666-9844 (802) 828-3379

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) 250-8427 TTY: (888) 834-7898 Benefits Service Center toll free at 1-800-479-6151.

Vermont State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

http://www.cvcoa.org/health-insurance-counseling.html

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

800.642.5119

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

Government program provides personal attendant services to assist adults with disabilities maintain independence in their own homes and avoid/delay placement in a nursing facility.

*This program offers a consumer directed option 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

(802) 871-3043

Vermont’s Attendant Services Program is a Medicaid program that allows certain family members, excluding spouses and legal guardians, to be hired, trained, and paid to provide personal attendant services. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

Vermont Dept. of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living: 802-828-0610

Vermont Center for Independent Living: 802-229-0501 or 800-639-1522

Vermont Area Agency on Aging: 800-642-5119

Enhanced Residential Care (ERC)-Choices for Care

http://asd.vermont.gov/tags/enhanced-residential-care

Government program assists low income adults who require nursing level of care delay placement within a nursing home by helping to pay for home and community based services to be provided in an authorized licensed residential care or assisted living facility. Services include:
– Care management
– In-home care
– Social and recreational activities
– Medication management
– 24-hour supervision
– Assistive device
– Home modifications
– Supplemental services

*Flexible Choices is an option of this program which allows care receivers to receive a monetary allowance to hire service providers of their choice, including relatives or friends to provide the care they need.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Choices for Care: (802) 871-3069 OR Senior Helpline (800) 642-5119 Flexible Choices (866) 572-7127

Government program assists residents of hospitals or other institutional care facilities return to the community, if they are able to do so safely, by managing the transition and providing medical supplies, medical equipment, and skilled nursing services.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

802-871-3044

Home-Based Services- Choices for Care

http://asd.vermont.gov/services/choices-for-care-program

Government program assists low income adults who require nursing level of care remain in their own homes by helping to pay for home and community based services including:
– In-home care
– Care management
– Adult day care
– Respite
– Assistive device
– Home modifications
– Personal emergency response system

*Flexible Choices is an option of this program which allows care receivers to receive a monetary allowance to hire service providers of their choice. Also 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

Choices for Care: (802) 871-3069 OR Senior Helpline (800) 642-5119 Flexible Choices (866) 572-7127

Nursing Facility Services-Choices for Care

http://asd.vermont.gov/services/choices-for-care-program

Government program assists adults who require nursing level of care by helping to pay for support services in nursing home facilities:
– Care management
– Personal care
– Social/recreational activities
– 24-hour supervision
– 24-hour skilled nursing
– Meals/nutritional services
– Medication management
– Rehabilitation therapy
– Supplemental services

*Flexible Choices is an option of this program which allows care receivers to receive a monetary allowance to hire service providers of their choice, including relatives or friends to provide the care they need.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Choices for Care: (802) 871-3069 OR Senior Helpline (800) 642-5119 Flexible Choices (866) 572-7127

Rewarding Work Resources, INC – Vermont

http://www.rewardingwork.org/

Rewarding Work, a nonprofit company, provides a web-based resource to help older adults and people with disabilities hire personal care assistants (PCAs) and direct care workers. Also provides a free resource for workers who are interested to find jobs as PCAs. Rewarding Work presently operates in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Vermont.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

v(866) 211 9675

Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)

http://www.vcil.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

I-Line (800) 639-1522 (voice or TTY) (802) 229-0501

Vermont County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

http://veterans.vermont.gov/ova

Government program with benefits and services available to veterans and their families. Website offers directory of local services providers.

Contact Information

(888) 666-9844 (802) 828-3379

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

Enhanced Residential Care (ERC)-Choices for Care

http://asd.vermont.gov/tags/enhanced-residential-care

Government program assists low income adults who require nursing level of care delay placement within a nursing home by helping to pay for home and community based services to be provided in an authorized licensed residential care or assisted living facility. Services include:
– Care management
– In-home care
– Social and recreational activities
– Medication management
– 24-hour supervision
– Assistive device
– Home modifications
– Supplemental services

*Flexible Choices is an option of this program which allows care receivers to receive a monetary allowance to hire service providers of their choice, including relatives or friends to provide the care they need.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Choices for Care: (802) 871-3069 OR Senior Helpline (800) 642-5119 Flexible Choices (866) 572-7127

Nursing Facility Services-Choices for Care

http://asd.vermont.gov/services/choices-for-care-program

Government program assists adults who require nursing level of care by helping to pay for support services in nursing home facilities:
– Care management
– Personal care
– Social/recreational activities
– 24-hour supervision
– 24-hour skilled nursing
– Meals/nutritional services
– Medication management
– Rehabilitation therapy
– Supplemental services

*Flexible Choices is an option of this program which allows care receivers to receive a monetary allowance to hire service providers of their choice, including relatives or friends to provide the care they need.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Choices for Care: (802) 871-3069 OR Senior Helpline (800) 642-5119 Flexible Choices (866) 572-7127

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – Vermont

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