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Family Caregiver Services by State

I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?

ARCH National Respite Network

http://www.respitelocator.org

Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

919-490-5577

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Contact Information

1-800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

https://www.caregiver.org

FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.

CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.

www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 445-8106 Available weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time)

Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?

The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Personal Care Attendant Services (PCAS)

https://www.gsil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/PCA-Booklet.pdf

PCAS is part of the Medicaid state plan that provides personal care attendant services to assist wheelchair bound or aging persons with qualifying needs. This program allows certain people to be hired and paid as the personal care attendant. Family members are usually excluded. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Contact Information

Granite State Independent Living: 603-228-9680

800-826-3700

Government Benefits and General Information

Benefits.gov

http://www.benefits.gov/

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Benefits.gov – New Hampshire

https://www.benefits.gov/categories

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Medicaid for Employed Adults with Disabilities (MEAD)

http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/ombp/medicaid/mead.htm

Government program provides Medicaid coverage to adults with disabilities who are employed and not financially eligible for Medicaid. Depending on income participants may be required to pay a monthly premium available on a sliding scale.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 852-3345, ext 4344 or (603) 271-4344

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)

https://www.nrcnaa.org/

The NRCNAA serves the elderly Native American population of the U.S. The NRCAA assists in developing community-based solutions through education, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to the Native aging population.

Through the Native Elder Service Locator, you can use the interactive map to locate tribal elderly services in your state.

Contact Information

(800) 896-7628

New Hampshire County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

http://www.nh.gov/nhveterans/

New Hampshire Medicaid

http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/ombp/medicaid/

Medicaid is a health insurance for people in New Hampshire with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Within New Hampshire, call: (800) 852-3345 ext. 4344 TTY: (800) 735-2964 Outside New Hampshire, call: (603) 271-4344

New Hampshire Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)

http://www.nh.gov/servicelink/

Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

To be connected to your local SHIP Specialist within New Hampshire, call: (866) 634-9412

NH Family Caregiver Program is a service for family caregivers administered by ServiceLink – the NH Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).

Find more caregiver resources on ServiceLink.

Care Recipient Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 and older caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility Special Populations: - Older adults who are caring for an adult with disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 and older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Caregiver Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 and older caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility Special Populations: - Older adults who are caring for an adult with disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 and older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Contact Information

ServiceLink Resource Center Toll Free Number 1-866-634-9412

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

Granite State Independent Living

https://www.gsil.org/

A network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and referral
– Peer counseling
– Care management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(603) 228-9680 (800) 826-3700

Home and Community Care, Choices For Independence Program

http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/beas/homecare.htm

Government program assists low income older adults and adults with disabilities who require nursing level of care remain in their own homes by helping to pay for services such as:
– In-home care
– Adult day care
– Respite
– Homemaker services
– Transportation
– Supplemental services

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(866) 634-9412

Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care Alliance of New Hampshire

http://www.homecarenh.org/

The Home Care Hospice & Palliative Care Alliance of New Hampshire is a non-profit membership organization for licensed agencies delivering home health and hospice care in New Hampshire.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

603-225-5597

New Hampshire Community Passport Program (NHCPP)

http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/beas/nhcp/

Government program assists low income residents of nursing homes return to the community, if they are able to do so safely, by managing the transition and providing the appropriate community-based support services.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(603) 271-9217 or (800) 852-3345 ext. 9217

New Hampshire County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

http://www.nh.gov/nhveterans/

New Hampshire Health Care Association (NHHCA)

http://www.nhhca.org/

Association of assisted living facilities and nursing homes . Its website has a search tool that allows users to locate facilities in their communities.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(603) 226-4900

New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation

http://www.education.nh.gov/career/vocational/index.htm

Government program assists residents of New Hampshire with disabilities to obtain and retain employment. It provides information and referral services for independent living.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Within New Hampshire, call: (800) 299-1647 Outside New Hampshire, call: (603) 271-3471

Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)

Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care Alliance of New Hampshire

http://www.homecarenh.org/

The Home Care Hospice & Palliative Care Alliance of New Hampshire is a non-profit membership organization for licensed agencies delivering home health and hospice care in New Hampshire.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

603-225-5597

New Hampshire Association of Residential Care Homes (NH-ARCH)

http://www.nharch.org/

Association of assisted living facilities. Its website offers a search tool that allows users to search for assisted living facilities by county.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 544-0906

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – New Hampshire

https://www.caregiver.org/uploads/2023/08/New-Hampshire-2023-1-1.pdf