Priority is asking JFC to raise rate for Medicaid reimbursement February 23, 2021
Natalie, 10, hasn’t been able to attend school on Fridays for almost a year because she has no nurse to accompany her to watch for potential seizures and respiratory attacks.
Alyssa, 9, hasn’t had reliable private-duty nursing, leading to uncovered shifts and her 16-year-old sister having to resuscitate her.
Joseph, 9, is immunodeficient and has been frequently homebound to keep him medically safe. Lack of covered nursing shifts has led to his mother losing employment, losing their home and ultimately declaring bankruptcy in order to provide for her family.
These stories are just a few of why an advocacy group called CHANGE for Homecare was recently formed by caregivers for individuals with medical complexities in Delaware. CHANGE stands for Caregivers, Homecare, Advocacy, Nursing, Guidance, Education.