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Family Caregiver Services by State

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Alaska Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC)

https://dhss.alaska.gov/health/dsds/Pages/adrc/

Alaska’s ADRCs connect seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers with long-term services and supports of their choice.

Care Recipient Eligibility

All Alaskans statewide.

Caregiver Eligibility

All Alaskans statewide.

Contact Information

1-855-565-2017

ARCH National Respite Network

http://www.respitelocator.org

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

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

919-490-5577

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

Older adults and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Contact Information

1-800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

http://www.caregiver.org

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

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 445-8106 Available weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time)

Senior and Disabilities Services (Alaska Department of Health and Social Services)

http://dhss.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/default.aspx

Offers 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)

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Anchorage Office Phone: (907) 269-3666, Toll Free: (800) 478-9996 Juneau Office Phone: (907) 465-3372, Toll Free: (866) 465-3165 Fairbanks Office Phone: (907) 451-5045, Toll Free: (800)770-1672

Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?

Alaska Medicaid Personal Care Services Program

http://dhss.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/pca/default.aspx

Alaska’s Medicaid Personal Care Services Program provides consumer direction, which allows the care recipient to choose, train, supervise, and fire their own personal care assistant. Friends and certain family members are eligible to be hired. This program assists seniors and people with disabilities with daily living activities such as eating, dressing, and toileting, as well as meal preparation and medication assistance. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (spouses and legal guardians are not eligible)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (spouses and legal guardians are not eligible)

Contact Information

Alaska Dept. of Health and Social Services: Senior and Disability Services - Anchorage office (907) 269-3666 or (800) 478-9996

Alaskans Living Independently (ALI) Medicaid Waiver

http://dhss.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/HCBWprogram.aspx

The Alaskans Living Independently (ALI) Medicaid Waiver provides assistance to seniors and disabled adults and their caregiver by the means of respite care, adult day care, consumer direction, and home modifications.

There is a waitlist based on those most in need. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone, except spouses

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone, except spouses

Contact Information

Alaska Dept. of Health and Social Services: Senior and Disability Services- Anchorage office (907) 269-3666, toll-free: 1-800-478-9996

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.

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Senior Benefits Program (Senior Benefits Office)

http://seniorbenefits.alaska.gov/

A state program providing monthly cash benefits to low-income older adults. Benefit amounts are determined by the gross income level of the applicant.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(888) 352-4150 or (357) 352-4150

Government Benefits and General Information

Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) – Alaska

http://dhss.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/adrc/default.aspx

Serves as a single point of entry. Provides information and support into the long-term care system for older adults and people with disabilities.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone caring for someone who meets care recipient eligibility

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone caring for someone who meets care recipient eligibility

Contact Information

Kenai Peninsula- (907) 262-6333 Southeast Alaska- (907) 586-4920 Anchorage- (800) 770-4488 (907) 248-4777 Fairbanks- (800) 770-7940 (907) 479-7940 For hearing impaired, call: (907) 474-8619 Kotzebue- (907) 442-2393

Alaska County – Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

https://veterans.alaska.gov/veterans-service-organizations/

Veteran Service Officers are available statewide to provide free benefit counseling and claim service. A Veterans Service Officer has specialized knowledge in the best way suited to the needs of every individual veteran or other beneficiary who contacts their office for assistance.

Contact Information

(907) 257-4700

Alaska Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

http://dhss.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/hcb/hcb.aspx

FCSP services for family caregivers are provided through state Commission on Aging and Division of Senior and Disabilities Service include: – Information – Assistance – Individual counseling, support groups and caregiver training – Respite care – Limited supplemental services, such as transportation and home modifications. Access FCSP of Alaska through the Home & Community Based Senior Grants website

Care Recipient Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 or older caring for someone who meets care recipient eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 or older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 or older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Caregiver Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 or older caring for someone who meets care recipient eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 or older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 or older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Contact Information

(800) 478-6065

Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

http://veterans.alaska.gov/

Provides Alaska’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

Family member of a veteran

Caregiver Eligibility

Family member of a veteran

Contact Information

(888) 248-3682 or (907) 428-6016

Benefits.gov

http://www.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 – Alaska

https://www.benefits.gov/categories

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.

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Medicaid, Division of Public Assistance

http://dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/medicaid/default.aspx

Medicaid is 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

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 780-9972 or (907) 465-3347

Senior and Disabilities Services (Alaska Department of Health and Social Services)

http://dhss.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/default.aspx

Offers 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)

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Anchorage Office Phone: (907) 269-3666, Toll Free: (800) 478-9996 Juneau Office Phone: (907) 465-3372, Toll Free: (866) 465-3165 Fairbanks Office Phone: (907) 451-5045, Toll Free: (800)770-1672

Southeast Senior Services – Senior & Caregiver Resource Center

https://www.ccsak.org/senior--caregiver-resource-center.html

The services for seniors and caregivers provided through the program are outlined as information, assistance, support, respite and supplemental services.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Juneau: (907) 463-6177 Toll-free: (866) 746-6177

State Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP)

http://dhss.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/medicare/default.aspx

Statewide health insurance information counseling and referrals program that assists Alaska residents with choices and problems involving Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Families or caregivers of a Medicare beneficiary

Caregiver Eligibility

Families or caregivers of a Medicare beneficiary

Contact Information

(800) 478-6065 or (907) 269-3680

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

Day care services at a center for adults with impairments, primarily, Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Disorders, provided in a protective group setting that is facility-based. Therapeutic and social activities are designed to meet and promote the client’s level of functioning through individual plans of care. Adult Day services provide support, respite and education for families and other caregivers, provide opportunities for social interaction and serve as an integral part of the aging network.

Search for Adult Day Service through the ADS Provider List.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Toll Free: 800-478-9996

Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

http://veterans.alaska.gov/

Provides Alaska’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

Family member of a veteran

Caregiver Eligibility

Family member of a veteran

Contact Information

(888) 248-3682 or (907) 428-6016

Home and Community Based Care Waiver

https://health.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/HCBWprogram.aspx

A state program that provides and coordinates services to allow low-income older adults and adults with disabilities with high level of care needs remain living at home.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

In Anchorage: (907) 269-3681 Toll Free: (800) 478-9996

Older Alaskans Program (OAP) – The Salvation Army Alaska Division

https://oap.salvationarmy.org/

The Salvation Army Older Alaskans Program provides home-delivered meals and group meal site services to seniors with disabilities and those with food insecurity.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Contact Information

(907) 349-0613

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Program – Agency-Based or Consumer-Directed Options

http://dhss.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/pca/default.aspx

A state program that provides home care services to older adults and people with disabilities who live in their own home or community. Program participants can either receive services through an agency or they can chose the Consumer Directed PCA Program, where they manage their own services by selecting, hiring, and supervising their own home care worker, which could be a family member or friend (but not a spouse, legal guardian or sole Power of Attorney).

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 478-9996 Anchorage- (907) 269-3666

Senior and Disabilities Services (Alaska Department of Health and Social Services)

http://dhss.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/default.aspx

Offers 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)

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Anchorage Office Phone: (907) 269-3666, Toll Free: (800) 478-9996 Juneau Office Phone: (907) 465-3372, Toll Free: (866) 465-3165 Fairbanks Office Phone: (907) 451-5045, Toll Free: (800)770-1672

Statewide Independent Living Council of Alaska

http://alaskasilc.org

The Council supports and offers a directory of the state’s Centers for Independent Living, which are 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

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(888) 294-7452 or (907) 263-2004

Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)

Senior and Disabilities Services (Alaska Department of Health and Social Services)

http://dhss.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/default.aspx

Offers 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)

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Anchorage Office Phone: (907) 269-3666, Toll Free: (800) 478-9996 Juneau Office Phone: (907) 465-3372, Toll Free: (866) 465-3165 Fairbanks Office Phone: (907) 451-5045, Toll Free: (800)770-1672

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – Alaska

https://www.caregiver.org/uploads/2023/08/Alaska-2023-1-1.pdf