What is the Special Assistance In-Home Program?
NC’s Special Assistance In-Home Program (SA-IH) helps with living expenses such as food, shelter, clothing, and other daily necessities. The checks are sent monthly to eligible individuals living at home.
Eliminated Waitlist:
If you apply and are eligible, you will now be approved without delay.
Doctors Form Required:
To apply for the SA-IH program, you will need your doctor to complete a FL2 form stating you require the level of care provided by an Adult Care Home.
Increased Income Limit:
Income limits are now the same as traditional special assistance. Your spouse’s income and assets will not affect your eligibility.
Automatic Medicaid Eligibility:
If you are found eligible for the SA-IH Program, you will automatically receive Medicaid. With Medicaid, your doctor can request in-home services like personal care services.
Higher Limits for Dementia or Alzheimer’s Patients:
If you have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, both the income limit and monthly payment amount is substantially higher.
To apply for the SA-IH Program contact your local Department of Social Services (DSS).
Free legal assistance
If you are denied or if you would like to speak with a lawyer about your rights:
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
Mecklenburg County
English: 704-376-1600
Spanish: 800-247-1931
Legal Aid of North Carolina
All other NC Counties
866-219-5262
Pisgah Legal Services
Western NC
800-489-6144
Adapted from content provided by the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy.
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