What is GAFC?
Wells Health Care offers group adult foster care also known as the GAFC program. This is a MassHealth program designed to serve clients living in affordable housing who are elderly and/or disabled.
The goal is to provide support with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLS) to eligible individuals so that they can continue living safely in their homes and community.
Eligibility Requirements
You may qualify for GAFC if you:
- Are 22 years of age or older.
- Are Insured by MassHealth Standard or other specified Senior Care Options and One Care Plans.
- Are in need of daily assistance with personal care.
- Are approved by your physician and healthcare plan for personal care services.
- Reside in "Clustered Housing" (i.e., subsidized apartment building).
What Services Are Included?
Our GAFC program provides daily assistance with:
ADLS
Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLS) to eligible individuals which include:
- Personal Care
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
IADLS
Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLS) to eligible individuals which include:
- Light Housekeeping
- Grocery Shopping
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Medication Cueing
- Transportation Coordination
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