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My brother with M S is getting difficult to care for. Illinois just acquired a program called PACE and I'm wondering if this program will help get him into skilledcare or help at home? Anyone familiar with PACE?

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I hope you get responses, just keep in mind that PACE might differ by state so any opinions on it here (a global forum) may not pertain to the new IL program. You should contact social services for his county and talk to a social worker.

"The Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provides comprehensive medical and social services to certain frail, community-dwelling elderly individuals, most of whom are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. An interdisciplinary team of health professionals provides PACE participants with coordinated care. For most participants, the comprehensive service package enables them to remain in the community rather than receive care in a nursing home. Financing for the program is capped, which allows providers to deliver all services participants need rather than only those reimbursable under Medicare and Medicaid fee-for-service plans. PACE is a program under Medicare, and states can elect to provide PACE services to Medicaid beneficiaries as an optional Medicaid benefit. The PACE program becomes the sole source of Medicaid and Medicare benefits for PACE participants.

Financing for the program is capped, which allows providers to deliver all services participants need rather than limit them to those reimbursable under Medicare and Medicaid fee-for-service plans. The PACE model of care is established as a provider in the Medicare program and as enables states to provide PACE services to Medicaid beneficiaries as state option.

PACE Eligibility

Individuals can join PACE if they meet certain conditions:

Age 55 or older
Live in the service area of a PACE organization
Eligible for nursing home care
Be able to live safely in the community

The PACE program becomes the sole source of services for Medicare and Medicaid eligible enrollees. Individuals can leave the program at any time."

Source: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/long-term-services-supports/program-all-inclusive-care-elderly/index.html#:~:text=PACE%20is%20a%20program%20under,as%20an%20optional%20Medicaid%20benefit.
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