Arcy Healthcare is a proud participant in the CMS GUIDE model program. Patients enrolled in the GUIDE program will receive care from Arcy Supportive Care’s Nurse Practitioners.
What is GUIDE?
The GUIDE model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience ) is a program from the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services which offers exclusive benefits for caregivers and patients living with dementia who have traditional Medicare, at no cost to the patient, beginning July 1, 2025.
Goals of GUIDE
Improve quality of life for people living with dementia
Reduce burden and strain on unpaid caregivers of people living with dementia
Prevent or delay long-term nursing home care
Key Features of GUIDE
Comprehensive Care Coordination
Access to a GUIDE navigator to develop a care plan, schedule monthly home visits, and coordinate local resources
Respite Care Allowance
Recognizing the demands placed on caregivers, eligible patients and families can benefit from up to $2,500 in annual reimbursement for in-home, adult day center, and facility-based respite care.
Cost Coverage
All services under GUIDE are offered at no cost to Medicare beneficiaries
Caregiver Support
Access to educational materials and a 24/7 support line
