She is in Orange County, CA and is approved for Medicaid and also has Medicare (United Healthcare HMO). I am trying to be prepared for more decline, but need more info about Assisted Living Waivers. I want to get her on waiting list which could take "9-12 months" I've been told. But how do I start the process??? and is a waiver what I need for her. She is currently on the Independent side of AL and her SS doesn't cover the expense, of which I supplement. I want to sit down and discuss this (I am her POA) with the correct agency/dept. Help!!!!
You will also need to see if the Assisted Living/Memory Care will continue to have your sister be a resident. Some places require that the resident be able to do certain things on their own. And check to see if the Assisted Living will take a Medicaid Waiver, if such a waiver is available for your sister.
Another option is a nursing home/memory care to which Medicaid pays the full about for housing and care.
and was given a number to call (their # to call) which isn't/wasn't posted anywhere.
Voila!! I was told someone would call me "right back" and when that didn't happen in 2 hrs. I called again. I struck gold!! I gave her Medicaid #, answered a few questions, and was assured she is now on waiting list to apply for waiver. "Probably won't be before July '18." There is a certain amount of luck associated with this journey and my sister with dementia is clueless about this successful struggle. But my peace of mind is epic!