Maryland Access Point, Worcester County, Aging and Disability Resource Center
www.worcesterhealth.org

From agency: Worcester County Health Department
Resource Details
Description AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER: Provides individuals who are seeking long term support information and counseling regarding available long term support options, and determining eligibility for public long term support programs and benefits. Benefits screening includes level of care determinations for Medicaid nursing facility and home and community-based service waiver programs.

INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE: Connects individuals with information and referrals to other programs and benefits (such as health promotion and disease prevention, transportation services, housing and income support programs) that may help people remain in the community.

COMMUNITY FIRST CHOICE: Offers personal care helps individuals with Medical Assistance who have a chronic illness, medical condition, or disability to remain in their homes. Services provided assist eligible individuals with basic activities of daily living.

SOCIAL SERVICES TO ADULTS: Case management program designed to assist elderly, disabled & vulnerable adults, age 18 years & older, obtain needed home & community based long-term care services, equipment & programs.

IN-HOME AIDE SERVICES: Assists functionally disabled adults with activities of daily living in their home, such as chores, personal care, transportation & other basic tasks to maintain the individual safely & independently in the community.

RESPITE CARE: Provides limited financial reimbursement to the family of disabled adults receiving home care. Call for more information.

PROJECT HOME: Offers Certified Adult Residential Environment (CARE) homes where disabled persons age 18 and older are cared for and supervised in a family like setting in the community. Care providers assist with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.

SENIOR CARE: Assists frail, health-impaired persons age 65 and older select and locate the services that can help them continue to live in their homes. Services may include personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping and transportation.

LOAN CLOSET: Offers equipment on loan to persons age 18 and older such as walkers, canes, shower chairs and other medical supplies. Call office for information.

MEALS ON WHEELS: Provides home delivered meals for individuals age 60 and older that are homebound, handicapped and convalescing elderly.

SENIOR CENTER PLUS: Assists caregivers in keeping their loved ones in the community by providing a non-medical day respite program while providing socialization at Worcester Adult Medical Day Services.

STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP): Provides assistance to all Medicare beneficiaries & their families in understanding health insurance benefits, bills, and client's rights, including Medicare D and Pharmacy Assistance Programs. Offers in-person and telephone guidance on a wide variety of health insurance issues, such as:

o Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Program (Medicare Part D)
o Medicare supplements (Medigap Plans)
o Assistance for disabled Medicare beneficiaries (under age 65)
o Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO's, preferred provider organizations)
o Long Term Care Insurance
o Medical Assistance programs
o Assistance with denials, appeals and grievances
o Billing problems
o Health care fraud and abuse

*See separate listing for Worcester County Senior Centers.*
 
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Worcester County
 
Hours Of Operation Senior Centers hours: Mon-Thu, 9AM-3PM.

Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
Program
Eligibility See notes.
Languages Offered Language Line.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Accepts self referrals. Call for information.
Documents Required Call for information.
Volunteer Requirements Call for information.
Volunteer Duties Call for information.
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Contact Information
Fax Number 410-632-9902
TTY 800-735-2258
Main 410-632-9915
Main Email Address [email protected]
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Sites offering this Program 4767 Snow Hill Road