The Utah Caregiver Support Program offers in-home services that support family caregivers of individuals with health, mobility, neurological or functional limitations in hopes of enabling them to care for their loved one as long as possible and delay facility placement. There is no low income requirement.
Decision. For medical assistance, we have 30 days to process your application. We have 90 days if you claim to be disabled, unless you need more time.
The Alternative program provides in-home services to eligible Utah residents with the objective of preventing the premature or unnecessary placement of individuals in nursing homes.
Check Your Eligibility Household SizeYou may qualify for Medicaid if you make less than: 1 $19,392/year 2 $26,232/year 3 $33,072/year 4 $36,912/year6 more rows
Support for caregivers can come in various forms, including respite care, caregiver support groups, and training and educational resources - all of these provide support, and contribute to the sustainability and quality of care they provide.
Utah Caregiver Support Program. The Caregiver Support program assists family caregivers of individuals with health, mobility, neurological or functional limitations in hopes of enabling them to care for their loved one as long as possible and delay facility placement. There is no income requirement for eligibility.
Asset Limit: 1 person - $2,000 2 people - $3,000 Each additional person add $25 Retroactive coverage is allowed. Refugees entering the United States are eligible to apply for and receive Medical Assistance for 8 months after their date of entry.
The look-back period begins the first date on which the person is both in a nursing home or receiving waiver services AND the person applies for Medicaid for nursing home services or the person applies for home and community based waiver services. The look-back period is 60 months prior to the application date.