See If You Qualify: 

      

• Must be 16 years of age or older

• Must be unable to live alone because of a medical, physical, cognitive, or mental condition

• Must need daily assistance with one or more activities of daily living (ADLs)

• Cannot require full-time skilled nursing care

• Must be willing to live with your caregiver

• Must be eligible for MassHealth

• Must be approved for AFC by a physician  

• A nursing assessment determines the person’s level of need. 

• The client can move in with the caregiver, or the caregiver can move in with the client

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   Caregiver Requirements:

 

• Must be 18 or older  

• Caregiver cannot be spouse or another relative legally responsible for the care recipient(including parents of a minor child)

• Caregiver cannot be the legal guardian

• Maintain a private home in good repair and of sufficient size to accommodate both the AFC participant(s) and other residents of the home

• Complete a physical exam including a TB test

• Be physically able to supervise and/or provide hands on care to the client and assist with meal prep, transportation to doctor appointments, provide Rx monitoring and personal care

• Respect participant's right to make decisions 

• Pass a CORI check