Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
The ADRC provides access to local information, tools and guidance to help address existing needs as well as planning for the future for seniors and people with disabilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
ARCH National Respite Network
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
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Eldercare Locator
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
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
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
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Idaho Area Agencies on Aging (Idaho Commission on Aging)
AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Select where you live on the displayed map to find an Area Agency on Aging that provides programs and services near you.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Idaho Aged and Disabled Waiver
Idaho’s Aged and Disabled Waiver is a Medicaid program that assists elderly or disabled persons remain living in their homes and community. This program allows certain family members to be hired and paid as the personal care provider.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone
Contact Information
Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare (Medicaid Benefits office): 1-877-456-1233
*see website for Regional Medicaid office
Market Rate for Long Term Care Services
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.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
Related Resources
Government Benefits and General Information
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 – Idaho
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.
Idaho Area Agencies on Aging (Idaho Commission on Aging)
AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Select where you live on the displayed map to find an Area Agency on Aging that provides programs and services near you.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Idaho County-Veterans Service Officer Contacts (CVSO)
CVSOs are the first point of contact for veterans, family members, and caregivers as they navigate the complex intergovernmental chain of veterans services and resources.
Contact Information
(208) 780-1300
Idaho Medicaid
Medicaid is a health insurance for people 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
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Idaho State Veterans Services
Provides Idaho’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Medicaid Profiles by State
Explore every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program to learn about coverage for low-income adults, Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes and systems on the State Profiles map – by clicking on the map or select from drop down to see each state’s Medicaid and CHIP profile. Scroll down to the bottom page of the State profile to check eligibility requirements, enrollment process, etc.
Contact Information
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)
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
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Also visit the online treatment locator to find help near you.
Contact Information
Senior Health Insurance Benefit Advisors (SHIBA) Program
SHIBA is a statewide health insurance information, counseling and referral program that assists Idaho residents with choices and problems involving Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Adult Protective Services (APS) are available to assist and respond to reports concerning a vulnerable adult 18 and older to ensure there is no abuse, neglect or exploitation.
To make a report, contact the local Area Agency on Aging or use the area map on this website to find the nearest Area Agency on Aging’s provider information.
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Disability Rights Idaho
Non-profit provides legal assistances to people with disabilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.
Operates a senior legal hotline for people age 60 and older. Also provides self-help information on a variety of legal issues including public benefits, health insurance, housing and immigration. Information is also available in Spanish.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Idaho Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Provided through AAAs, ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They also answer questions about the quality of care or financial, physical, or mental abuse in residential facilities.
For long-term care concerns please contact the State Ombudsman located at the Commission on Aging or a Local Ombudsman at your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA).
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Idaho Aged and Disabled Waiver
Idaho’s Aged and Disabled Waiver is a Medicaid program that assists elderly or disabled persons remain living in their homes and community. This program allows certain family members to be hired and paid as the personal care provider.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone
Contact Information
Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare (Medicaid Benefits office): 1-877-456-1233
*see website for Regional Medicaid office
Idaho Area Agencies on Aging (Idaho Commission on Aging)
AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Select where you live on the displayed map to find an Area Agency on Aging that provides programs and services near you.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Idaho Commission on Aging – Stay at Home Program
Services provided through Area Agencies on Aging that help older Idaho residents live independently in their own homes. Services include:
– Care management
– Home-delivered meals
– Homemaker & Chore services
– Respite
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Idaho State Independent Living Council
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
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Department of Health and Welfare – Assisted Care Facilities
Find and view current list of assisted care facilities in Idaho – Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, Home and Community Based Services, and Certified Family Homes available for your family member.