NW TN Development District - Area Agency on Aging and Disability - CHOICES Statewide Waiver Program

AKA:

Northwest TN Development District Medicaid Waiver

Description:

Provides an alternative to nursing home admission for adults who meet financial and medical eligibility for Medicaid Long-Term Care. (CHOICES is the new name for the statewide Medicaid Waiver Program.) Services include case management, homemaker, personal care, minor home modifications, personal emergency response system, home-delivered meals, respite, and more. Residents of Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Henry, Lake, Obion and Weakley counties should call the statewide tollfree number (866-836-6678) or the Area Agency on Aging and Disability for NW TN (731) 587-4023 for information on eligibility. Residents on TennCare should contact their TennCare health plan (MCO) number on the back of their card to see if they qualify.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

Call (866) 836-6678 or NW TN Development District Area Agency on Aging & Disability Senior Information & Referral line (731) 587-4023 for information.

Program Fees:

Services available vary by individual case; call for information

Languages:

Translator services

Eligibility:

Qualifying residents of Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Henry, Lake, Obion and Weakley counties. Must be 65 or over or adults 18 or older with physical disabilities. Must be able to receive services at less than the cost of nursing home care and have a live-in caregiver available 24 hours/day. Income and medical requirements apply.

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

November 30, 2023

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Legal Status:

State