Medicaid Waivers for Military Families
Planning to separate or retire from the military one day? You may be able to place your eligible family member with special needs on a Medicaid waiver wait list now.
No matter where you serve or live, free and confidential help is available.
Dial 988 then press 1 or text 838255
Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text “START” to 88788
Call 877-995-5247
Call 988
Use your preferred relay service, or dial 711 then 988
For those outside the United States, call your local emergency number.
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Planning to separate or retire from the military one day? You may be able to place your eligible family member with special needs on a Medicaid waiver wait list now.
Medicaid is a federal program that provides eligible military families with benefits beyond TRICARE. It covers basic health and long-term care services for eligible children, adults, pregnant women, individuals with disabilities and the elderly, and for families with low income and limited resources.
In your role as guardian to an aging loved one, you may have heard about two programs that can reduce healthcare costs and stabilize an aging parent – The Department of Veterans Affairs Aid and Attendance benefit and Medicaid waiver programs.
Family-to-Family Health Information Centers are nonprofit organizations familiar with the issues facing families with special needs. They can connect you to resources that can provide and finance health care for your children, help locate assistance, and explain legislation.
Learn about federal and state programs that help families with special needs. Military families can also count on the support of the Exceptional Family Member Program and Military OneSource.
Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a federal income supplement program designed to help the aged, blind and people with disabilities who have limited income. It provides them with cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing and shelter
The Social Security Disability Insurance program pays monthly benefits to eligible workers who meet Social Security’s definition of disability.
When you have a family member with special needs, financial planning is vital. Be prepared to take good care of your family member by tackling the money issues today.
Sometimes being the guardian of your family means caring for an aging parent or loved one. To find level ground in this new role, connect with a Military OneSource elder care consultant.
Special needs consultants through Military OneSource can answer your questions and concerns about the medical care and education of your child or adult family member with special needs.
Caring for aging loved ones while you’re in the military can present challenges. Use elder care consultations from Military OneSource to connect you with services and support for your senior.
In addition to the Exceptional Family Member Program and Military OneSource special needs consultants, these federal and state programs can help families with special needs.
Elder care consultations from Military OneSource can help you connect with the services and support you need to take care of the senior in your military family.
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