How to Pay for Home Care in Alexandria

Did you know there are many ways to pay for home care?

Paying for home care can seem daunting. We understand that cost is a factor when choosing which home care agency is right for you. The good news is that there are several ways to help, if eligible, that won’t cost you a dime. Whether you’re looking for care for a loved one in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, or the surrounding Northern Virginia communities, understanding your payment options can make planning for care much less stressful.

The many different options to pay for home care include:

• Private Pay
• Long-term Care Insurance
• Veterans Benefits

Private Pay

Make the most of your savings, pensions, and retirement to age in place with Griswold by your side. Social Security benefits, private pensions, savings, home equity, or reverse mortgages are often used to pay for home care. These options are sometimes the most immediate means of covering the expense of in-home care.

Long-term Care Insurance (LTCi)

When planning for your loved one’s care needs, check and see if they have a long-term care insurance policy—and if they’re currently eligible to receive services. Long-term care insurance is a type of private insurance policy designed to pay for services to support those with chronic illnesses and disabilities. LTCi can cover the services we offer here at Griswold Home Care, like those that support dressing and toileting, as well as other activities of daily living. Some policies may cover respite care, which provides temporary relief for your family’s primary caregiver. This is something that you would have needed to have purchased in advance. While keeping in mind that you may need long-term care in the future.

Veterans Benefits

At Griswold Home Care for Northern Virginia East, it is our honor to serve our local Veteran community. We are a VA-approved national provider. Meaning, we can offer a wide variety of services, free of charge, to accommodate the unique needs of our country’s Veterans. Our team works with Veterans and their families throughout Alexandria and Northern Virginia to help them understand available VA home care benefits. If you’re unsure where to begin, we’re happy to answer questions and help point you in the right direction. While most of our clients are seniors, we are proud to serve Veterans of all ages.

To support our community, the US Department of Veterans Affairs provides many care services free of charge or at minimal cost for veterans. However, many veterans are unaware of their VA benefits or how to access them. The VA can approve a certain number of hours of care per week for eligible veterans. This can range from short respite care visits to several hours of care throughout the week.

Griswold Can Help

Whether you call Alexandria, Arlington, or the surrounding area home, don’t delay if you want to learn more or start care. Whether you’d like to start care ASAP or are just looking for more information. We are here to help you Live Assured.

If you are interested in learning more, give us a call today! Our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We will also work with you to develop a personalized care plan for your loved one. If and when your needs change, we will be with you every step of the way and can alter your care to fit your unique needs.