Medicare Basics for Caregivers

Frequently Asked Questions

20. How does the Medicare PACE program help older adults? - cont'd

To qualify for PACE, people must be at least age 55, live in the PACE service area, meet their state's standard for nursing home level care, and be able to live safely in a community setting at the time of enrollment. Call your State Medical Assistance (Medicaid) office or visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/pace to find out about eligibility and to see if there is a PACE site nearby.