Process/Timeline

This diagram shows the common sequence of events in an Immediate Need situation.

The first event in the series is the catastrophic health moment: stroke, broken hip, or other. This first domino event can also be the culmination of a long illness such as Alzheimer's or Parkinsons — the point where the individual cannot do 4 of the 6 ADLs (activities of daily living)

• Health Care Problem (immediate)
• Health Care Problem (long term)
• Recognition of Financial Constraints
• Question of How to Pay for ongoing 24/7 care?
• Search for Answers

• Analysis of Existing Situation  
• Make comprehensive LTC and potential Medi-Cal plan 
• Follow Through with Plan (partnership between client and SMB) 
• SMB prepares and files application as authorized representative 
• SMB liasons between client, nursing home, and County 
• SMB works with County to get case granted (30 - 90 days) 
• SMB follows up with County to correct mistakes 
• SMB remains authorized representative for one year