PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Integrated Medicare and Medicaid managed care program providing full medical and long-term services and supports for nursing-home-eligible adults age 55 and older who live at home or in the community. An interdisciplinary team at a PACE center delivers adult day health care, in-home care, primary and specialty care, and explicit caregiver training and support — one of the few fully integrated caregiver-relief benefits in federal programs.

PACE provides comprehensive services through an interdisciplinary team (IDT) at a PACE adult day center, supplemented by in-home care: (1) Primary and specialty medical care; (2) Adult day health care (monitoring, therapies, social activities, meals); (3) In-home personal care and nursing; (4) Transportation to/from the PACE center; (5) Prescription drugs; (6) Mental health and social work services; (7) Caregiver training and support groups; (8) Respite care for family caregivers. For family caregivers: the adult day center provides structured daytime supervision of the enrollee, equivalent to recurring daytime respite. The IDT explicitly addresses caregiver needs and connects families to community resources. No copayments for dual Medicare/Medicaid enrollees. Medicare-only enrollees pay a PACE monthly premium. Contact the PACE organization in your area to find a service area and enroll.

Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.

Eligibility

• Care recipient age: at least 55

Services

PACE provides comprehensive services through an interdisciplinary team (IDT) at a PACE adult day center, supplemented by in-home care: (1) Primary and specialty medical care; (2) Adult day health care (monitoring, therapies, social activities, meals); (3) In-home personal care and nursing; (4) Transportation to/from the PACE center; (5) Prescription drugs; (6) Mental health and social work services; (7) Caregiver training and support groups; (8) Respite care for family caregivers. For family caregivers: the adult day center provides structured daytime supervision of the enrollee, equivalent to recurring daytime respite. The IDT explicitly addresses caregiver needs and connects families to community resources. No copayments for dual Medicare/Medicaid enrollees. Medicare-only enrollees pay a PACE monthly premium. Contact the PACE organization in your area to find a service area and enroll.

How to apply

Apply online or find more information at the official program page.