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Gentiva Hospice renders unwavering support, not only for patients but also for their families in the face of life-limiting illnesses. Navigating the complexities of these conditions requires a unique approach, and this dedicated team is fully capable of attending to the specific needs of each patient. They prioritize individualized care plans, respecting the diverse wishes, values, and beliefs of the families they serve.

Beyond medical support, Gentiva Hospice offers a holistic approach, including emotional and spiritual counseling, a bereavement program, and expert pain and symptom management. Their collaboration with the We Honor Veterans program also highlights their commitment to honoring the unique experiences of every individual. Located in Southaven, Mississippi, Gentiva Hospice fosters an open conversation about hospice care, eradicating taboos and fostering an environment of understanding, credibility, and empathy.

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Mississippi Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).
  • MS Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural focus.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), meals ($6/meal).
Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program
MS NFCSP Respite
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • MS Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Assisted Living (AL) Waiver
Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
  • Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MS Specifics: Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.
  • Services: Personal care, meals, medication management, respite, transportation within AL facility.
Independent Living (IL) Waiver
Mississippi Independent Living Waiver
  • General: Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
  • Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MS Specifics: Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~200 hours/year), home mods, assistive tech, transition services.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Mississippi Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Mississippi Homemaker Program
Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)
  • General: Age 60+, Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.
  • MS Specifics: 10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.
  • Services: Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep), respite (~2 days/year), transportation, meals.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Mississippi SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Mississippi resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • MS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MS Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Mississippi Seniors

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).
  • MS Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural focus.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), meals ($6/meal).
MS NFCSP Respite

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

Eligibility
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • MS Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
  • Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MS Specifics: Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care, meals, medication management, respite, transportation within AL facility.
Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Eligibility
  • General: Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
  • Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MS Specifics: Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~200 hours/year), home mods, assistive tech, transition services.
Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.
  • MS Specifics: 10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.
Benefits
  • Services: Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep), respite (~2 days/year), transportation, meals.
Mississippi SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Mississippi resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • MS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MS Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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