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Financial ResourcesUnless there is a Long Term Care Insurance Policy, virtually all Home Care or Residential Care Facilities are Private Pay. Medicare will only pay for Home Care or care in a rehabilitation facility if a hospital stay preceded the need for care. Even then, the period of time care can be provided is extremely limited. If it becomes necessary to shift to Nursing Home or Hospice Care, a Senior without assets may have the cost of care paid for with Medicaid funds. Medicaid funds are only available for Nursing Home care and cannot be used for lesser levels of care; such as those provided in an Assisted Living environment. Long before a Senior reaches this point, it is a good idea to meet with an experienced elder care attorney to discuss funding mechanisms. Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHH/BEASThe Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services provides a variety of social and long-term supports to adults age 60 and older and to adults between the ages of 18 and 60 who have a chronic illness or disability. These services range from home care, meals on wheels, care management, transportation assistance and assisted living to nursing home care. Legal support services, advocacy for disabled adults, information and assistance regarding Medicare, and information about volunteer opportunities are also important support services provided in the community by BEAS. All services and supports are intended to assist people to live as independently as possible in safety and with dignity. A critical component of the BEAS statewide delivery system is its community-based provider network; many of these providers are nonprofit agencies. BEAS purchases long-term care support services at the local level, thus reflecting the commitment of DHHS to strengthen the autonomy of local communities and to direct resources to where they are most needed. BEAS staff are located at twelve DHHS District Offices throughout NH and coordinate services to seniors and adults with disabilities and chronic illnesses who meet certain eligibility criteria. BEAS also has a main office, located in Concord, responsible for administrative support and general program and financial planning.
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