Expanded In-home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)
WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
Information & Referral
Information and referral on homecare options and long term care. Information and assistance in applying for insurance and other benefits to EISEP eligible persons.
Case Management
Screening, assessment, care planning, determining eligibility for program subsidies, arranging and authorizing service delivery, services follow-up, monitoring.
In-Home Services
- Housekeeping/Chore- Making and changing beds, dusting and vacuuming, light cleaning of kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, dishwashing, shopping, laundering, meal preparation, bill paying and other essential errands, escort to Medical appointments.
- Homemaking/Personal Care- Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming,
toileting, walking,
transferring, eating, routine skin care, help with equipment such as walker and wheelchairs.
Ancillary Services
Payment for personal emergency response systems.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Persons who are over 60 year of age and, Have low income but are above Medicaid level and, Are impaired as shown by the need of assistance of another person and,have unmet needs for such assistance and, are not eligible for the same or similar services through another program such as Medicare,Medicaid or Adult Protective Services.
HOW IS ELIGIBILITY DETERMINED?
By assessment of your situation, needs and financial eligibility in your home by an EISEP Case Manager.
IS THERE A CHARGE FOR SERVICES?
There is no charge for assessment or case management. You may have to pay for part or all of the fees for In-Home and Ancillary Services. This fee is based on income as figured in the financial assessment. Contributions to the program are gratefully accepted, and will be used to expand the program.
WHERE DO I CALL FOR INFORMATION?
EISEP: (716) 278-8740 Calls are toll free in Niagara County.
Did you know?
In the mid-eighties the EISEP program, which provides case management and homecare, was established with a grant from New York State. This program added money to the Office for the Aging budget, and allowed the Office to expand services that were in great demand.
The Office for the Aging is funded by the New York State Office for the Aging with Older Americans Act and New York State funds, and by Niagara County.
