Thursday, December 30, 2021
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
American Heart Month: Ways to Get Involved | National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
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Each February, NHLBI and The Heart Truth® celebrate American Heart Month by motivating Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent heart disease. Focusing on your heart health has never been more important.
When we take care of #OurHearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for those around us to do the same.
Start Planning and Get Involved!
Self-Care Tips for Heart Health
This fact sheet provides an overview of what self-care for your heart means. It also offers ideas on how to make your heart health part of your self-care routine, and the benefits of doing so.
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Taking Care of Our Hearts, Together
Interested in leading a more heart healthy lifestyle? Small steps go a long way especially when you connect with others to stay motivated. This fact sheet suggests several lifestyle changes you can make starting today and ways to get your friends, family, and colleagues involved.
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Friday, December 17, 2021
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Home Care - Executive Office of Health and Human Services … Aging Resources ...Home Care Program
Cost Share Guidelines for Home Care
Home care services are open to all. Some have specific eligibility requirements related to residency, age and functional needs.
Any older adult or individual with a disability is eligible for a free in-home assessment and information based on community resources and their specific needs. Cost share amounts for supportive services through the Home Care program are determined based on income.
Cost Share Guidelines:
Age & Residence
60 years and older or under 60 with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and in need of respite services. Consumers must be living at home in Massachusetts and not in an institutional setting or Assisted Living Residence.
Financial
MassHealth members are financially eligible. Income guidelines require Annual Gross Income less than $2,901.00/month or $34, 812.00/year in calendar year 2025.
Monthly Co-payments
$10 - $141 for individuals with incomes that range from $15,848-$35,601
$14 - $199 for two person (married) income that range from $21,342-$50,374
See specific cost-share schedules below.
Percent Based Co-payment: (For those with a higher income than those listed above.)
50% - 100% of the cost of services received monthly, based on a person's individualized care plan.
See specific cost-share schedules below.
Note on Percent Based Co-payment: Each person's care needs are different and can change based on a variety of factors. This can affect the type of services necessary to support care needs and the cost of services. A regional elder care agency, that works in partnership with the State Home Care Program, will work with you to access services based on your care needs and goals.
Voluntary Co-Payment and Cost Sharing Schedules
Issue Date: 2/25/25
Effective Date: 3/28/25
Voluntary Co-Payment:
Family Size Annual Gross Income Voluntary Monthly Co-Payment
1 $15,847 or less $10.00
2 $21,341 or less $14.00
Family Size Annual Gross Income Voluntary Monthly Co-Payment
Cost Sharing - Maximum Fixed Monthly Amount Based on Services Received During the Month:
One Person Annual Gross Income Monthly Co-payment Two Person Family Annual Gross Income Monthly Co-payment
$15,848 - $19,100 $10.00 $21,342 - $26,324 $14.00
$19,101 - $22,537 $13.00 $26,325 - $31,641 $18.00
$22,538 - $24,892 $27.00 $31,642 - $34,318 $40.00
$24,893 - $26,673 $39.00 $34,319 - $36,988 $55.00
$26,674 - $28,451 $49.00 $36,989 - $39,665 $68.00
$28,452 - $30,225 $69.00 $39,666 - $42,345 $96.00
$30,226 - $32,006 $90.00 $42,346 - $45,014 $126.00
$32,007 - $33,778 $125.00 $45,015 - $47,694 $176.00
$33,779 - $35,601 $141.00 $47,695 - $50,374 $199.00
One Person Annual Gross Income Monthly Co-payment Two Person Family Annual Gross Income Monthly Co-payment
MassHealth Members whose income is below $33,948 (300% FBR) do not have a co-pay
Cost Sharing - Percent Co-Payment Based on Cost of Services Received During the Month:
One Person Annual Gross Income Monthly Co-payment Two Person Family Annual Gross Income Monthly Co-payment
$35,602 - $38,575 50% $50,375 - $52,080 50%
$38,576 - $41,467 55% $52,081 - $54,970 55%
$41,468 - $44,363 60% $54,971 - $57,867 60%
$44,364 - $47,255 65% $57,868 - $60,758 65%
$47,256 - $50,146 70% $60,759 - $63,651 70%
$50,147 - $53,044 75% $63,652 - $66,543 75%
$53,045 - $55,931 80% $66,544 - $69,438 80%
$55,932 - $58,826 85% $69,439 - $72,329 85%
$58,827 - $61,726 90% $72,330 - $75,222 90%
$61,727 - $64,614 95% $75,223 - $78,117 95%
$64,615 - and over 100% $78,118 - and over 100%
One Person Annual Gross Income Monthly Co-payment Two Person Family Annual Gross Income Monthly Co-payment
Call (800) 243-4636 for additional information.
Additional Resources
Monday, December 6, 2021
RMV Lawful Presence / REAL ID
This information is being shared by Peabody TRIAD. The Peabody TRIAD Council consists of Seniors and Law Enforcement working together to develop and implement policies and programs to reduce criminal victimization, promote crime prevention and safety awareness, and serve the needs of the senior community in Peabody. In addition, the Council designs and supports programs to improve the quality of life for our senior citizens. The Peabody TRIAD Council believes they have the ability to make a difference in our community and are dedicated to serving our city and its residents.
Shifting Gears – Older Driver Safety Webinar
This information is being shared by Peabody TRIAD in honor of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. The Peabody TRIAD Council consists of Seniors and Law Enforcement working together to develop and implement policies and programs to reduce criminal victimization, promote crime prevention and safety awareness, and serve the needs of the senior community in Peabody. In addition, the Council designs and supports programs to improve the quality of life for our senior citizens. The Peabody TRIAD Council believes they have the ability to make a difference in our community and are dedicated to serving our city and its residents.
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Your Health and Driving Safely in Massachusetts
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Peabody TRIAD in honor of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. The Peabody TRIAD Council
consists of Seniors and Law Enforcement working together to develop and
implement policies and programs to reduce criminal victimization,
promote crime prevention and safety awareness, and serve the needs of
the senior community in Peabody. In addition, the Council designs and
supports programs to improve the quality of life for our senior
citizens. The Peabody TRIAD Council believes they have the ability to
make a difference in our community and are dedicated to serving our city
and its residents.
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