Comprehensive health screenings are conducted by a registered nurse at various locations. Optional tests include cholesterol, cancer, diabetes, glaucoma, and Alzheimer’s/dementia.
Genesee County Health Department
Men: (810) 785-8530
Women: (810) 257-3840
Lapeer County Health Department
(810) 667-0391
Shiawassee County Health Department
(989) 743-2355
MI Choice Waiver Program
The Medicaid Waiver Program is targeted to older adults, and younger person with disabilities, who have limited financial resources, and who medically qualify for nursing home admission. The program has a wide range of service options from which a care plan can be designed that is most responsive to the individuals home care needs. The Medicaid Waiver program is funded by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH). This program and/or service is funded in whole or in part by Genesee County Senior Millage funds. Your tax dollars are at work.
Eligibility
Age 65+ and medically eligible for nursing home admission, OR
Age 18 or older, with a disability and medically eligible for nursing home admission, OR
A nursing home resident assessed as able to return home if supportive services are provided and financial guideline are met.
Monthly income criteria
Note: A spouse’s income is not computed in the monthly income determination
Individual assets limited to $2000
Note: If the client has a spouse, federal spousal impoverishment guidelines are used.
Program Services
Personal care
Homemaking
Respite for caregivers
Adult day services
Home delivered meals
Transportation
Personal emergency response systems
Chore service
Home injury control
Medical equipment and supplies
Medication Management
Fees
Persons determined eligible for the program are made aware of the assistance which can be provided; often, the individual and/or family may need to supplement the amount of care which the program is able to purchase on behalf of the client.
Becoming a Client
All persons referred to the program receive a telephone interview to determine whether they are appropriate to receive an in-home assessment. When it appears that the person might qualify for the program, a nurse and social worker visit the client’s home for an in-depth assessment of their needs. The assessment evaluates physical and mental health, functional status, current formal and informal support being provided, home environment, financial resources, and third party insurance coverage. If the individual is eligible after assessment, a care plan is developed and discussed with the older adult and/or family. Pending acceptance of the plan, services start in the home. Client care is monitored and plans are revised, as client needs change.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
VAAA provides Information and Assistance and Case Management services and will work with organizations fluent in American Sign Language to assist in providing interpretation services for older persons who are deaf or who are experiencing hearing loss in Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee Counties. We currently work with Communication Access Center.
Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee CountiesCommunication Access Center
214 E. Main Street Unit 103, Flushing, MI 48433
Video Phone: 810-620-8490.
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Nursing Home Assistance (Long Term Care Ombudsman)
Residents of long-term care facilities are assisted in resolving complaints; information regarding long-term care services is provided.
Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee Counties:
Adult Well-Being Services
1-313-825-2405
Visual Impairment
Clients are provided assistance in developing coping skills through in-home rehabilitation.
Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee Counties:
Visually Impaired Center
1422 W. Court St., Flint, MI 48503
Visit the Visually Impaired Center Website
(810) 235-2544
MI Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)
Volunteer counselors with MMAP answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, or other health care coverage.
To be referred to your local counselor, call:
Genesee, Lapeer & Shiawassee Counties:
Valley Area Agency on Aging
1-800-803-7174
*Programs and services are subject to availability and may have eligibility requirements
