The Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program helps low- to moderate-income adults age 62 years and older pay for assisted living programs they would otherwise be unable to afford. The subsidy can cover the cost of services provided in an assisted living, including meals, personal care, and 24-hour supervision for residents who need help living independently. By an interagency agreement, the homes are monitored and licensed by the
Department of Health.
What is Assisted Living?
Assisted living provides a supportive, community-based environment for individuals with physical or cognitive impairments who require assistance with daily activities. These communities offer housing and essential services that promote independence and dignity in a home-like setting.
Assisted living facilities vary in size, from small residences with a single occupant to larger communities with over 100 living units. Limited financial assistance is available through the Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program and the Medicaid Waiver Home- and Community-Based Services Program.
To find an assisted living community that participates in the Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program and determine your eligibility for financial aid, contact your local
Maryland Access Point office, where counselors are available to offer free information and assistance. Additional information about assisted living communities can be obtained from the
Maryland Health Care Commission.
Eligibility Requirements
- Adults age 62 years old or older who are already residents in an assisted living community, or approved for entrance into the community and have entered into a service agreement with an Area Agency on Aging.
- Adults who are physically or mentally impaired and in need of assistance with the activities of daily living.
- Adults who are financially eligible for a subsidy.
To be financially eligible for a subsidy, an applicant's net monthly income may not be higher than 60 percent of the state median income with assets no greater than $20,064 for singles, or $26,400 for couples. The subsidy may cover the difference between the net monthly income of the resident after a $130/month personal allowance deduction, and the approved monthly assisted living fee. For more detailed information on consumer price index increases, see Memo 23-2 Update.pdf.
