Specialized Services

Medically necessary modifications to a residence can enable clients to remain in their home and as independent as possible for as long as possible. Modifications do not include general house repair, remodeling, motor vehicles, nor transient, subsidized, or HUD housing.

Examples of medically necessary modifications to a client’s home may include:

• Ramps for access into and out of the home
• Stair lifts
• Bathroom modifications (roll-in showers/walk in bathtubs and turn around space adaptations)
• Modifications to kitchen facilities (sink cut outs and turn around space adaptations)
• Specialized accessibility/safety adaptations (doorway widening, grab bars, and handrails)

Medically necessary devices and services can be used to improve or maintain a client’s level of independence.  Examples of assistive technology may include:

• Smart speakers
• Video doorbell
• Remote monitoring 

ERS is an electronic device, such as an alert button, that enables certain high-risk clients to secure help in the event of an emergency.

Facility Respite is provided to eligible clients who are unable to care for themselves and require short-term care due to temporary absence or relief of the primary caregiver.