Others say they look for ways to cut services to help the insurance company save money.) Some report these positions are very helpful. ? If you have health insurance, you can contact your insurance company and ask if they have any kind of nurse coordinator or case manager who can help you coordinate your healthcare needs. These agencies may be called “family services” or “social services” or “health and human services” or something else in your state. Many of our readers report they were not able to get a great deal of help this way, but it is worth trying. ? Your local department of Social Services may have Social Workers on staff. ? In Minnesota: Highly recommended by readers: Minnesota Disability Hub The worst they can say is no, and if they cant help you, they may know someone who can! Try Veterans Administration, Health Clinics, Homeless Agencies, and your local Department of Social Services or Family Services. Also check 211.org – or dial 2-1-1 on your phone ? Don’t be afraid to reach out to local organizations and ask for help. You can also look at Hospice and Palliative Care (some hospice programs are for end-of-life only, but some will serve other populations) These programs can provide caseworkers and other services. ? If you are dealing with serious illness, see if there are any Palliative Care Programs in your area. ? Legal aide programsmay be able to assist if you are having a problem with housing, medicaid, food stamps or other benefits programs. It can be a friend, family member or neighbor, or you can advertise for someone to hire (the state pays the salary.) Some of our readers specifically looked for aides who are helpful with scheduling appointments, making phone calls, organizing medical paperwork, driving to doctor appointments, etc. ? State home care programs will allow you to select your own aide.
In many cases these Social Workers can only help you with issues directly related to the home care program, but it is still worth asking. ? If you are in a Home Care program through Medicaid or Medicare they may be able to send a Social Worker or Case Worker to come to your house. ? Centers for Independent Living are run by people with disabilities and may have case workers on staff, or be able to help connect you to other disability resources in your area. Ask if they provide case workers or if they can tell you where to call to find one. ? You can try your local community action agency. ? Also check this Eldercare Locator (Again, any age)
? Area Agency on Aging (Call them even if you are young! They also serve younger people with disabilities.) ? If your doctor works as part of a hospital or university network, you can request that your doctor gives you a referral to an appointment with a Social Worker in their system. ? Readers report that in other programs they were often given case workers who could only help a limited amount or for a limited time. ? Many of our readers report that this was the only agency in their area where they were able to get an ongoing caseworker who was helpful in a variety of areas. Even if you do not have a previous history of mental illness diagnosis, you may be eligible if you are struggling with mental health issues. ? If you are not currently a client, you may be able to become a client and ask to get assigned a caseworker. These programs serve people with a history of mental illness, substance abuse, or developmental disabilities. ? Public Mental Health or Behavioral Health Agencies are often the best place to get a case worker or social worker.
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