In order to be eligible for PACE a person must be aged 55 or older, certified by the state to need nursing home care, and live in an area served by a PACE program.
Yes. If a person does not qualify for Medicaid, he or she is responsible for the portion of the monthly premium Medicaid would pay. PACE staff can help determine a person’s Medicaid eligibility.
PACE programs provide transportation to the day health center. Transportation is a key part of the PACE beneft. Transportation is not only provided between the home and the day health center, but also to appointments with specialists and other activities.
No. On average, PACE participants attend the day center three times a week. Day center attendance is based on individual needs and can range from once a week, or every month, to several days a week, as needed.
The goal of PACE is to keep participants out of a nursing home as long as possible. If at some point it is in the best interest of the participant to receive care in a nursing home, PACE will pay for the care and the supervision of the interdisciplinary team will continue.
Grievance can be submitted by mail, phone or fax. Address: 4201 North Rampart Street, New Orleans LA 70117, Phone: 504-941-6057, Please ask to be connected to the quality department, Fax: 504-941-6082 Attn: Quality Department
Pace Qualification Form
In order to qualify for PACE’s Healthcare & Caregiver services, you must meet the eligibility requirements included in this form. Please complete this form to determine if you are eligible for PACE. If you have any questions, please contact our intake enrollment number at 504-835-0006.
