Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program
- At Graceful Healing Home Care, we understand the importance of personalized care that allows individuals to maintain their independence while receiving essential services. Our agency proudly participates in the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP), which is Medicaid program that offers community-based alternatives to nursing home placement.
- What Is EDWP - The Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (formerly known as the Community Care Services Program - CCSP) provides in-home and community-based services for frail, elderly, and disabled Georgians. These services can take place either in the person's home or within the community itself.
- Our Services Through EDWP - 1. Skilled Nursing: Various services performed by a licensed nurse that includes wound care, medication management, rehabilitation, pain management, and patient education. 2. Personal Care Assistance: Assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. 3. Respite Care for Family Caregivers: Temporary relief for caregivers.
- Eligibility - To qualify, you must be eligible for Medicaid, at least 65 years old (or meet certain disability requirements), and choose home or community services over nursing home care.
- Application - Contact our office to get your EDWP application process started.
- Once your eligibility has been determinied, and you’ve been selected to receive the benefit, you will under go an in-home assessment to determine your care needs.