Our Next Monthly $275 STNA Training Classes begin August 16 and September 1, 2010
Description: Rides are $3.50 without a transit ID card. Rides are $1.75 fare for those over 65 years of age (with city issued ID card, call 419-354-6203). Applications are taken for transit ID cards at the Bowling Green City Bldg. @ 304 N. Church St. Curb to curb transportation requires a rider to be able to walk from house to curb to enter vehicle. W/C accessible and only transports within Bowling Green city limits. Children under four and personal care attendants ride free. Services: Taxi Address: 304 North Church Street, Bowling Green, OH 43402 Phone: (800) 579-4299
Black and White Cab Company/Express Transit
Description: Curb to curb transportation, must be able to walk from house to curb to enter vehicle. Services: Taxi Address: 44 Hillwyck Dr., Toledo, OH 43615 Phone: (419) 536-8294
Description: Curb to curb transportation requires a rider to be able to walk from house to curb to enter vehicle. Service: Taxi Address: 2475 Shoreland, Toledo, OH 43611 Phone: (419) 243-2537
Description: Offers curb to curb transportation. 24 hr. emergency service is provided, and reservation services are all hours. Service: Taxi Address: 804 Ralston, Defiance, OH 43512 Phone: (419) 784-0174
Nursing Resources
Description: Home Health Care Agency offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home care aides that are available to drive the client in their own car to run errands, go to medical appointments… For information: call 419-861-3333
Description: Sherry provides transportation services either in her car or client’s car. Insured/Endorsed Driver that will drive you, where they need to go. $10/hour. Phone: (419) 324-4462
Toledo Area Regional Paratransit Service-TARPS
Description: $2.00 each way. Needs pre-registration for one time or regular rides. Minimum fee for each use. Requires physician certificate that user is unable to get to bus stop. Covers all areas served by TARTA. Services: Transportation Address: 419 N. Westward, Toledo, OH 43607 Phone: (419) 382-9901
TARTA – Toledo Description: Show medicare card for reduced fare. Free passes to senior Nutrition Sites on regular bus routes. Mon-Fri, 10:30am-1:30pm, monthly color passes are available at the nutrition sites. Service: Transportation Address: 1127 W. Central, Toledo, OH 43610 Phone: (419) 243-7433
Department of Job and Family Services – Lucas Description: Provides medical transportation, food stamps, housing, employment assistance, and medical insurance for low-income individuals. PASSPORT: Income Limits -Individual maintenance needs allowance: $1215.00 (monthly income allowed with zero consumer liability) -$1216.00-$1869.00 has potential for consumer liability -PASSPORT/Insitutional Needs Standard: $1869.00 and above (special income need standard- CPA needed for cost of care- has potential for consumer liability). Asset Limits Individual: $1500 Couple: $3000 ($1500 each if both are on waiver) Spousal Resource Minimum Standard: $20,328.00 (if spouse not on Medicaid)= Total of $21,828.00/couple Maximum standard: $101,640.00 Community Medicaid Needs Standards: Income and Asset Limits (does not include the $20.00 disregard) Individual: $563.00 Assets: $1,500.00 Living in the Household of another: $362.00 Couple: $954.00 Assets: $2,250.00 Living in the Household of another: $623.00 Medicare Part B Premium: $93.50 Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Income Limits (Does not include the $20.00 disregard) Individual: $851.00 Couple: $1,141.00 Asset Limits (Does not include home of residence and one car) Individual: $4,000.00 Couple: $6,000.00 Q-1 Income Limits Individual: $1149.00 Couple: $1541.00 Asset Limits Individual: $4000.00 Couple: $6,000.00 QWDI (Qualified Working Disabled) Income Limits: (does not include the $20.00 disregard) Individual: $1,293.00 Couple: $1,742.00 Asset Limits (does not include home of residence and one car) Individual: $4,000.00 Couple: $6,000.00 SLMB Income Limits Individual: $1021.00 Couple: $1,369.00 Asset Limits Individual: $4,000.00 Couple: $6,000.00 Spend Down Income Limits (does not include $20 disregard) Single: $543.00 Couple: $934 Asset Limits Single: $1,500.00 Couple: $2,250.00 Medicaid: Community vs. Waivered Income Limit (Does not include $20 disregard) Single: $543 Couple: $934 Asset Limit: Single $1,500.00 Couple: $2,250.00 Waiver Income: (Spouse’s income does not count) $1,215 for individual Waiver Resources Limit: Individual: $1,500.00 Couple: $20,328.00 ($21,828.00) Services: Adult Protective Services, Employment Opportunities, Food Stamps, Foreclosure Assistance, Medicaid Information, Transportation Address: 3210 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43606 Phone: (419) 213-8999
Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio Description: This agency will supply a subsidy for transport to dialysis treatments and medication for those with end-stage renal disease. The Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio will provide direct service to patients and families with transportation, medication, medical supplies, education and support services. Services: Advocacy, Family Support Services, Health Education, Information & Referral, Kidney, Medical Equipment & Adaptive Devices, Prescription Drug Financial Assistance, Transportation Address: 3100 W. Central Ave., Suite 250, Toledo, OH 43606 Phone: (419) 329-2196
Area Office on Aging – Choices Program Description: Choices is a Medicaid Waiver option available only to enrolled PASSPORT Consumers. The Choices Program gives the Consumer more control over the management and delivery of their services. This is referred to as consumer-directed care. In the Choices Program the Consumer is actually the “employer of record.” Requirements for PASSPORT Consumers interested in Choices Program include: – Consumer must live in the community (not in NF, RCF, Group Home, etc). – Consumer must be willing and capable of directing services, as demonstrated by: – Attending all training – Possess skills to supervise, select and monitor service providers; perform record-keeping; develop care plan; understand requirements for provider services; develop a back-up plan; work with Care Manager in all of the above. – Successfully complete post-test. – Must have physician approval. – Otherwise, a Consumer may appoint an Authorized Representative to act as the employer on their behalf. The Authorized Rep cannot be a paid provider. Authorized Representative must demonstrate the following: – Be willing to act on Consumers behalf – Be committed to Consumer – Agree to visit Consumer at least every pay period – Meet all program requirements for CHOICES – Submit to criminal background check, if requested – Complete a screening questionnaire Consumers may hire a Home Care Attendant directly. Another word for Home Care Attendant is Individual Provider (IP). This may be family members, with some exceptions, or friends, neighbors, etc. Requirements for IP: – Must be at least 18 yrs with valid SS #. – Must complete application for ODA. – Must be Medicaid-certified (obtain MA provider number). – Must provide proof of automobile insurance. – Must complete a Criminal Background check. – Must sign and abide by the “Employee Code of Ethics.” – Perform all duties in accordance with OAC 173-39-02 Conditions of Participation. The services available to Consumers under the Choices Waiver include: – Home Care Attendant Services: – Personal Care – House Keeping – Meal preparation – Mobility/Transfers – Shopping/Errands – Escort/Transportation – Heavy Household Chores – Yard Work – Snow Removal – Money Management – Home Delivered Meals – Therapeutic Meals – Alternative Meals – Adult Day Service – Emergency Response Service – Minor Home Modification – Durable Medical Equipment – Pest Control Services: Adult Day Care/Health, Chore, Emergency Response Systems, Home Delivered Meals, Home Health Care, Homemaker, Lawn Care, Medical Equipment & Adaptive Devices, Personal Care, Pest Control, Shopping/Errands, Snow Removal, Transportation Address: 2155 Arington Ave., Toledo, OH 43609 Phone: (419) 382-0624
Area Office on Aging – Kinship Navigator Program Description: Guides grandparents and other relatives rearing children in their extended families to services in the community. Services Provided: Information & Referral, educational and enrichment programs for adults and children, mentoring, limited transportation and financial assistance in emergency situations. Contact Info: (419) 725-7042 (Direct dial to Kinship Staff). Service: Financial Assistance, Legal Assistance, Summer Programs, Support Groups, Transportation Address: 2155 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43609 Phone: (419) 382-0624
Area Office on Aging – PASSPORT Program Description: PASSPORT – Helping You or Someone You Know Remain Independent. For many older adults, the senior years are a time for looking back and remembering the good times with family and friends. But for some, growing older often results in feelings of uncertainty. An increasing number of older adults, who live in their own home, need personal care assistance and a little help around the house. PASSPORT, a state-wide elder care program, assists seniors with these personal concerns and helps them remain independent. PASSPORT care management staff, registered nurses, and licensed social workers provide seniors and their families with information about community-based services and home care options in the privacy of their own home. PASSPORT CAN HELP WITH: – Personal hygiene – Home delivered meals – Housekeeping/homemaking – Medical transportation – Emergency response systems – Adult day services – Medical equipment & supplies – Counseling/social work – Planning for long-term care – Nutritional Supplies PASSPORT APPLICANTS MUST BE: – At least 60 years of age – Permanently residing in a non-institutional setting – Meet the established Level Of Care (hands on help with personal care needs) – Financially eligible under current Medicaid Waiver guidelines INCOME (under January 2009 guidelines): -Possible co-pay for services – if monthly income of applicant is above $1,315 -No charge for services – if monthly income of applicant is $1,315 or less ASSETS: – 1,500 for applicant who is single or widow(er) – 1,500 each (applicant spouse) or $3,000 total for applicant whose spouse is already on Medicaid – $1,500 applicant+$21,912 spouse=$23,412 (minimum standards) for applicant whose spouse is not on nor applying for Medicaid IN ADDITION APPLICANTS MUST: – Need hands-on assistance with personal care or require the presence of another person on a 24- hour-a-day basis for purpose of supervision. – Be able to live safely and cost-effectively home setting. – Have attending physician approve home care plan. – Agree to total plan of care. Services: Adult Day Care/Health, Care Coordination, Emergency Response Systems, Escort Transportation, Home Delivered Meals, Homemaker, Medical Equipment & Adaptive Devices, Nutritional Supplies, Personal Care, Transportation Address: 2155 Arlington Ave, Toledo, OH 43609 Phone: (419) 382-0624