FAQs About Avalon Essential Home Care
1. What is the difference between Private Duty Home Care and Skilled Home Care?
At Avalon Essential Home Care in Troy, Michigan, we’re there when you can’t be. Through our free consultation, we take the time to understand our clients’ needs and personality to create a personalized care plan and match them with the right caregiver. We’ve been in your shoes and understand the importance of quality and affordable care for loved ones.
2. Does my health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid pay for private home care?
Yes and No. Private duty home care is not covered by traditional health insurance or Medicare. However, Michigan Medicaid offers State programs through Ageways that cover most or all of the costs for caregiving services. Long-term Care insurance also pays for caregiving services, depending on the policy.
Ageways can be contacted at 1-800-852-7795 to inquire about eligibility.
3. How can I pay for private duty home care?
Private duty home care is often an out-of-pocket expense for the client or family. However, Avalon Essential Home Care is qualified to work with many community organizations that offer assistance in paying for services, as well as long-term care insurance plans, auto insurance, veterans benefits, worker’s compensation, and Medicaid. We are happy to assist you in finding resources that you may qualify for that can assist with paying for some or all of your care.
4. Are private home care agencies required to be licensed?
In Michigan, private home care agencies are not required to be licensed or regulated as a medical provider, because private home care is considered non-medical
5. Is Avalon Essential Home Care Insured and Bonded?
Yes, Avalon Essential Home Care maintains all of the required insurances and more.
6. Does Avalon Essential Home Care perform background checks on employees, and how often?
Yes, Avalon Essential Home Care performs ALL the following background checks at hire and at regular intervals during the course of employment. Background checks consist of the following:
- IChat(yearly)
- OIG(monthly)
- SAM(monthly)
- National Sex Offender(yearly)
Contract-specific background checks that are not on our standard list can be performed upon request.
7. Why is it better to use an agency instead of hiring my own private caregiver?
Using an agency offers reassurances that many people aren’t thinking about when they are anticipating hiring a caregiver privately. Reputable agencies such as Avalon Essential Home Care are insured for general and professional liabilities, unemployment and worker’s compensation. The company handles payroll and tax obligations, benefits, background checks, training, supervision by qualified professionals, scheduling, and call-offs. These are just a few benefits of having professionals handle your care.
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Avalon Essential’s complimentary In–Home Assessment begins with a phone call. Within minutes, our professional Care Specialists can help identify areas of need for your loved one, and will create the care plan that best suits your loved ones needs. Give us a call to speak with a trusted Care Specialist and schedule your free In–Home Assessment today!