Vital care for a college athlete bound to a wheelchair
CHALLENGES
He required home care to manage his lifelong medical needs and many activities of daily living. The insurance coverage was limited.
SOLUTION
Claimant was able to access a waiver program in their state of residence and a family member was trained as a certified nursing assistant.
OUTCOME
The waiver pays the family caregiver for their time spent caring for their family member. The claimant receives the life sustaining care he needs provided by a caring member of his family.
Wheelchair bound patients who receive quality care at home are less likely to fall, develop infections, and skin breakdown.
The claimant receives the life sustaining care he needs provided by a caring member of his family