Your independent streak got you this far. ElderONE gets you even further.

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1 toll free (TTY ) or visit Your independent streak got you this far. ElderONE gets you even further. Live at home with comprehensive, personalized care services from a single team. H3331_SB MEDICAL CARE PERSONAL CARE REHABILITATION DAY CENTERS MEDICATIONS TRANSPORTATION

2 COMPREHENSIVE CARE ElderONE is an affiliate of Rochester Regional Health System that gives elderly men and women an alternative to nursing home placement. Designed for individuals 55 years or older, the program provides highly coordinated services that enables participants to remain in their own home maintaining their independence without compromising their medical care or safety. ElderONE is a Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). It offers all of the necessary health, medical and social services needed to ensure that participants can enjoy their independence while maintaining their dignity and quality of life with confidence. ElderONE SERVICES include: Medical care Home health care and personal care Social services Prescription and over-the-counter drugs Nursing services Medical specialists Rehabilitative and supportive services Laboratory, X-Ray, and ambulance services Transportation to program-related medical and social services Acute hospital care and nursing home services Adult day care PERSONALIZED, COMPASSIONATE CARE COMES TO YOU ONE TEAM, PROVIDING COORDINATED CARE

3 MEDICAL CARE The ElderONE interdisciplinary care team will work with you and your family to assess your needs and develop a complete, personalized care plan. This team consists of a primary care physician*, nurse practitioner, day center manager, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists (physical, occupational and speech), recreation therapists, chaplains, nutritionists, personal care assistants, drivers and most importantly, you. Your treatment plan will be regularly reviewed by the care team, and modified when necessary to ensure that it meets your evolving needs. MEDICAL SERVICES include: Board-certified geriatricians, primary care All prescription medications including over-the-counter Rehabilitative and supportive services Acute hospital care Medical specialty services All durable medical equipment Nursing home services, as needed * In some cases, your current primary care physician can continue to work with you. YOU RE A VITAL MEMBER OF YOUR OWN CARE TEAM

4 CARE IN YOUR HOME In addition to complete medical and social services, the ElderONE program includes comprehensive home care that enables you to live safely and comfortably in your own residence. Depending on your needs, ElderONE home care services may include: Nursing care Personal care Homemaker/chore services Physical, speech and occupational therapy Social services Home-delivered meals As with your medical care, these comprehensive services will be regularly evaluated by the interdisciplinary team, collaborating with you and your family, to ensure that your individual needs are being met. TRANSPORTATION ElderONE provides transportation services for all participants to medical appointments and the ElderONE PACE Center. All ElderONE drivers are specially licensed by the State of New York, and go through an extensive screening process and rigorous training to ensure that they will provide safe and friendly transportation for all program participants. Transportation Services include: Assisted transportation to and from all necessary medical appointments, including dialysis appointments and all specialist appointments Assisted transportation to and from the ElderONE PACE Center SAFE, CONVENIENT TRANSPORTATION TO APPOINTMENTS

5 THE ElderONE PACE CENTERS Most care provided in the ElderONE program takes place at an ElderONE PACE Center. The Center provides social opportunities that might not be easily available when you are living alone at home. Examples of PACE Center Services include: Medical clinic Physical, occupational and speech therapy Nutritional services Social work services Exercise and craft programs Cooking, gardening and recreational therapy Chaplain and spiritual groups Hot lunches served daily Attendance at the Center is based on your individual needs; as a member of your own care team, you will help determine which services offered at the Center are appropriate for you. SPEND TIME WITH YOUR PEERS PACE Center Locations Hudson Center 2066 Hudson Avenue Rochester, NY North Park Center 355 North Park Drive Rochester, NY

6 ELIGIBILITY All ElderONE participants must be 55 years old or older, and fit the following criteria: You must be determined to be in need of nursing home level of care, based on accepted standard guidelines set by New York State. You must be determined to need ElderONE services for more than 120 days. You must be capable of residing safely in the community with ElderONE support services at the time of enrollment. You must be a resident of Monroe County. Upon determination of eligibility, you must complete the ElderONE assessment and enrollment process. ElderONE will not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, or source of payment. PROGRAM COSTS AID ELIGIBILITY STATUS Eligible for only Medicaid Eligible for only Medicare Eligible for Medicaid and Medicare Not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROGRAM PAYMENT Medicaid pays for program (You may also have a share of cost payment) Participant pays only the Medicaid portion plus Part D No premium will be due (It may be determined that you will have a share of cost payment as determined by the local Department of Health Services) Participant pays self-pay rate All services provided to ElderONE participants are provided by ElderONE, an affiliate of Rochester Regional Health System. The participant may be liable for the costs of unauthorized or out-of-pace program agreement services. ElderONE IS GROWING TO HELP MORE PEOPLE