Care Management Services: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how professional care managers can coordinate your long-term care services at no extra cost through your insurance.
Care Management Services provide a professional coordinator to help organize and manage all the different care needs for an individual.
Who it's for
This service is available to anyone who has been officially certified under the Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) system. This certification is the primary requirement to access the support provided by professional care planners.
What you get
You receive a professional care manager to act as your coordinator. These professionals are responsible for organizing all your various services to ensure your care is consistent and well-managed. By working with a care manager, you get a central person to help navigate the complexities of the care system and coordinate the different types of support you may require.
What it costs you
This service is fully covered by your insurance. There is no out-of-pocket cost to you for these coordination services, as the insurance system handles the expense.
The catch to know
While the service is meant to support you, you should know that you have the right to change your care manager if you do not feel properly supported or if the service does not meet your specific needs.
How to apply
- Confirm that you have received official certification under the Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) system.
- Contact a designated care planning agency to begin the process.
- Work with the agency to assign a professional care manager to your case.
- Collaborate with your assigned care manager to develop and coordinate your specific care plan.