·State program
Vermont Choices for Care Program
Vermont's Choices for Care Program provides long-term services and supports to Vermonters age 18 and over who need nursing home level of care. Eligible people may receive services at home, in a family's home, an Adult Family Care home, Enhanced Residential Care, or a nursing facility, subject to clinical and financial eligibility.
What it offers
Choices for Care provides a package of long-term services and supports for Vermont residents age 18 and over who need nursing home level of care. Eligible people may choose services in their home, a family's home, an Adult Family Care home, Enhanced Residential Care, or a nursing facility. Applicants must meet both clinical and financial eligibility for long-term care Medicaid.
Questions that decide eligibility
GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:
- 01
Does the person receiving care live in Vermont?
Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
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What counts as a qualifying disability or level of care need, and what documentation shows it?
- 03
Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?
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Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists null hours)?
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Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name.
Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
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What documents do you need from us to start an application?
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Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?