RESOURCES
General
To determine if your veteran is eligible for care, please contact the VA Health Benefits Service Center at 877-222-VETS (8387).
BenefitsCheckUp
BenefitsCheckUp® connects millions of older adults and people with disabilities with benefits programs that can help them afford nutritious food, health care, and more
Read these articles for tips on aging in place to help you live as independently and safely as possible at home.
Alabama
For family caregivers seeking temporary relief and financial assistance for respite care.
Their Ageline (1-800-243-5463) is the main portal for finding local Area Agencies on Aging in Alabama.
Information, assistance to access services, individual counseling and support groups, caregiver training, and supplemental services.
Florida
Medicaid insures people with a low income. The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) covers children. Learn about eligibility and how to apply for or renew coverage.
Oversees the state's 11 Area Agencies on Aging, providing essential services like home-delivered meals and case management.
Covers Florida, including the large North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System and Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
Georgia
Free or low-cost health insurance for eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities.
The New Options Waiver and the Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program offer home-and community-based services for people with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities.
The Georgia Division of Aging Services (DAS) is the state’s primary agency for supporting seniors, at-risk adults, and caregivers.
Supports Georgia families and individuals impacted by disabilities or special health care needs.
Georgia’s statewide early intervention program that provides coordinated support and services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families.
Georgia healthcare initiative that provides Medicaid coverage to children under age 18 with institutional-level disabilities, regardless of their parents' income or assets.
Maryland
Free or low-cost health insurance for eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities.
Home and Community-Based Options Waiver helps you get services and support in your home and community instead of in an institution.
Manages statewide programs like Senior Call Check and the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Re-Use program.
Additional Links & Resources
Official federal government website, serving as the primary portal for beneficiaries to manage their healthcare coverage, compare insurance plans, and understand their benefits.
A critical resource for any home care agency, providing support and education for memory care.
An official state resource providing essential training, competency exams, and background screening information for caregivers and healthcare providers in Florida.