If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia and is covered by Traditional Medicare, there is a landmark new program that could change everything for your family \u2014 and most people have never heard of it.<\/p>\n
The Medicare GUIDE Model<\/strong> (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) is a CMS Innovation Center program that provides comprehensive, coordinated dementia care at $0 out-of-pocket cost<\/strong> to eligible Medicare beneficiaries. FirstLight Home Care of Alameda is one of the few approved GUIDE program agencies in Alameda County and Contra Costa County.<\/p>\n Through our partnership with PocketRN, enrolled clients receive:<\/p>\n Your loved one must have Traditional Medicare (Parts A and B), a documented dementia diagnosis, and be living at home or in an assisted living community. Medicare Advantage plans are not currently eligible.<\/p>\n The 72 hours of respite care reset every July 1st regardless of enrollment date. A family enrolling in October receives their full 72 hours immediately, then another 72 hours on July 1st \u2014 potentially accessing 144 hours in their first 12 months.<\/p>\nWhat Does the GUIDE Program Provide?<\/h2>\n
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Who Qualifies?<\/h2>\n
The July 1st Reset Advantage<\/h2>\n
How to Get Started<\/h2>\n