Ucare Glossary
Glossary covers words or terms related to health, long term care, mental illness, aging, disabilities and caregiving.
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Caregiver Support Program (Aging) - Click Here
Case management
Assessment, reassessment, determination of eligibility, development of a care plan, ongoing documentation, arranging client specific services, client monitoring and follow-up. Case management may include linking the client with appropriate community services.Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
The federal organization responsible for administering the Medicare and Medicaid programs.Childcare (People with Disabilities) - Click Here
Chore and Homemaker Services
Coinsurance
Percentage of the Medicare approved amount the client has to pay after the deductible is paid.Community Living (People with Disabilities) - Click Here
Community Living Residential Transportation (People with Disabilities) - Click Here
Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC) - Click Here
Mental health programs that serve clients in their local areas.Companion Services (People with Disabilities) - Click Here
Conservator
An individual or organization appointed by the court to make some or most decisions about an incapacitated person's financial affairs and estate.Consumer Affairs Specialist (CAS)
A consumer who works in an agency to provide assistance to other consumers.