The free in-home help program for seniors has several factors for eligibility. Here’s a summary of those who may qualify:

1. Age Requirements

• • Are you at least 65 years old?

• • Some programs that help younger individuals having a disability

2. Financial Criteria

• • Low-income seniors given priority

• • Those who meet the requirements for Medicaid

• • Eligibility is often set on reference to the federal poverty levels

3. Health and Functional Ability

• • Seniors with long-term conditions

• • Those needing help with daily activities

• • Individuals at an ultimate risk of nursing home

4. Veterans

• • Veterans can be assisted with VA home care services

• • Whether you’re eligible for service-connected disabilities or pension status

5. Program-Specific Requirements

• • Other times programs may have their own eligibility criteria

• • Some of them might give priorities to the seniors who don’t have families supporting them

To find out eligibility criteria, seniors, or their caregivers should contact their local Area Agency on Aging or Department of Social Services to get the information on each program and application processes.