Friday, June 1, 2012

Affordable Care Act to Fund Aging and Disability Resource Centers

The Affordable Care Act, AKA "Obamacare," has designated $52 million to help keep seniors, disabled individuals and veterans in their homes rather than long-term care facilities.

The funds will be used to establish Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ARDCs), which are meant to be a "one-stop shop" for elderly and disabled people who would like to receive care in their homes and communities rather than enter a facility. The ARDCs will provide counseling services for those looking for access to services such as:

  • Transportation to rehabilitation therapy
  • Home health 
  • Support with activities of daily living 

In addition, the Veterans Health Administration will contribute $27 million over three years to help disabled veterans in ARDC-funded states remain in their homes.

To learn more, click here.

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