HMO Guide for Seniors - Office of the Patient Advocate - State of ...
HMO Guide for Seniors - Office of the Patient Advocate - State of ...
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Questions & Answers<br />
My daughter helps me do<br />
physical <strong>the</strong>rapy exercises,<br />
but she will be gone <strong>for</strong><br />
2 weeks. What can I do?<br />
Ask your doctor to order<br />
home visits from a physical<br />
<strong>the</strong>rapist.<br />
Can I hire help on my own?<br />
Yes, but you may have to<br />
pay wages and taxes <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
worker and insurance in<br />
case <strong>of</strong> an accident. Call<br />
Senior In<strong>for</strong>mation Line.<br />
I care <strong>for</strong> my mo<strong>the</strong>r, who<br />
has Alzheimer’s. Are <strong>the</strong>re<br />
programs to help?<br />
Yes. Call Family Caregiver<br />
Alliance. For tips on<br />
sharing home care <strong>for</strong> a<br />
seriously ill person, visit<br />
www.share<strong>the</strong>care.org.<br />
My home health care<br />
agency sent me a Notice<br />
<strong>of</strong> Non-coverage. What<br />
can I do?<br />
You can appeal this decision.<br />
Call HSAG right away.<br />
things you can do<br />
Look <strong>for</strong> a Caregiver You Feel Com<strong>for</strong>table With<br />
Ask your Medicare <strong>HMO</strong> <strong>for</strong> a list <strong>of</strong> home health<br />
agencies in its network. To compare agencies, visit<br />
www.calnhs.org.<br />
Say if you prefer a man or woman.<br />
Say what language and culture you prefer.<br />
Ask about caregiving experience and training.<br />
Ask <strong>for</strong> references. Call <strong>the</strong> references or ask a<br />
relative or friend to call <strong>for</strong> you.<br />
More Services <strong>for</strong> <strong>Seniors</strong><br />
There are many free or low-cost services <strong>for</strong> seniors,<br />
such as meals, social activities, fitness programs,<br />
and transportation. Call Senior In<strong>for</strong>mation Line.<br />
where to find help<br />
Cali<strong>for</strong>nia Nursing Home Search<br />
A guide to nursing homes, home health care, and<br />
long-term care<br />
www.calnhs.org<br />
Family Caregiver Alliance<br />
Learn about resources <strong>for</strong> caregivers<br />
1-800-445-8106 www.caregiver.org<br />
HSAG (Health Services Advisory Group)<br />
Help if your Medicare <strong>HMO</strong> stops your home health<br />
care services too soon<br />
1-800-841-1602 www.hsag.com<br />
Senior In<strong>for</strong>mation Line<br />
Find local support services<br />
1-800-510-2020 www.aging.ca.gov<br />
Share <strong>the</strong> Care<br />
How to organize a group to help care <strong>for</strong> someone<br />
who is ill<br />
www.share<strong>the</strong>care.org
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