What Are The Drawbacks Of Harbor Health Pace Program For Elders

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MissRJ

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In my home state there is a program for the elders called the Harbor Health Pace Program.
Has anybody heard of this program?
What are the major cons and the drawbacks of joining this program?
https://www.hhsi.us/elder-service-plan/

I would have to give up my Original Medicare and my Blue Cross-Blue Shield.
I would also have to give up being medically cared for by Signature Medical Group.
I would have to financially qualify and etc.

They do not assist with housing.
I cannot afford assisted living.
So, if I should need assisted living or a nursing home I would be on my own.


The other thing is that what happens to me effects my mother.
Currently my mother is not user friendly to help while aging-in place at home.
She is also not user friendly to making some changes.

I just do not think this program could be a long-term or permanent help for me.
So, with all that I said why I am posting my questions?
Is this something that I should discuss with my primary care?
I need helpful solutions for me and I am also looking for information and advice.
 

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MissRJ said:
In my home state there is a program for the elders called the Harbor Health Pace Program.
Has anybody heard of this program?
What are the major cons and the drawbacks of joining this program?
https://www.hhsi.us/elder-service-plan/

I would have to give up my Original Medicare and my Blue Cross-Blue Shield.
I would also have to give up being medically cared for by Signature Medical Group.
I would have to financially qualify and etc.

They do not assist with housing.
I cannot afford assisted living.
So, if I should need assisted living or a nursing home I would be on my own.


The other thing is that what happens to me effects my mother.
Currently my mother is not user friendly to help while aging-in place at home.
She is also not user friendly to making some changes.

I just do not think this program could be a long-term or permanent help for me.
So, with all that I said why I am posting my questions?
Is this something that I should discuss with my primary care?
I need helpful solutions for me and I am also looking for information and advice.
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After thinking about it and discussing it with someone, I do not feel that this program is the right thing for me.
 
MissRJ said:
After thinking about it and discussing it with someone, I do not feel that this program is the right thing for me.
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Oh good. I would be very leery about giving up original Medicare though I've never been a fan of BC & BS. I'd never heard of the PACE program before. I'd be afraid that such a program could suddenly close down and leave participants hung out to dry.
 
OneEyedDiva said:
Oh good. I would be very leery about giving up original Medicare though I've never been a fan of BC & BS. I'd never heard of the PACE program before. I'd be afraid that such a program could suddenly close down and leave participants hung out to dry.
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Although my decision not to enroll with Harbor Health Pace(in my area) was made, I still decided to call Medicare.
The woman(from Medicare) that I spoke with gave me a lot of time. She researched and explained some things that the woman from the enrollment department did not tell me. The woman from Harbor Health Pace knew I would ask questions and research. She encouraged me to do so.
 
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