What is AFC?
Funded by MassHealth (Medicaid), Adult Forster Care allows a family member or friend to provide 24-hour care for qualified members in their homes. Members do not need to be bedridden to qualify. Unlike nursing homes or assisted living, Adult Foster Care allows the member to stay home. Qualified Caregivers receive a tax-free payment for their services, allowing them to provide 24-hour in-home care for their loved ones.
Adult Foster Care Services through MassHealth could be the solution for persons who require Active Supervision or Physical assistance with mobility, transferring, dressing, toileting, eating, and bathing.
Eligibility Requirements
You may qualify for AFC if you:
- Are 16 years and older.
- Have Mass Health Standard or CommonHealth for medical insurance.
- Require assistance with ADLs and IADLs daily.
- Have a medical condition or cognitive impairment that requires hands-on assistance or active supervision and coaching to complete ADLs.
- Require supervision at least 21 hours per day.
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