How to join Summit ElderCare
We want to make sure that Summit ElderCare is the right fit for you. That’s why we do a thorough assessment of your needs, at no cost to you. Our enrollment nurse coordinators guide you and your caregivers through the assessment and enrollment process.
Who is eligible to join Summit ElderCare
To be eligible for the program, you must meet these guidelines:
- Be age 55 or older
- Meet the Social Security Title XVI disability standards—if between the ages of 55 and 64
- Require a nursing home level of care, but able to live safely in the community with PACE support
- Live in our service area
- Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and Worcester counties
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How much does Summit ElderCare cost?
As a health insurance plan, Fallon Health’s Summit ElderCare pays for all of the care and services participants receive through our program. There are no copayments, deductibles or coinsurance for covered services.
The monthly premium for Summit ElderCare may be covered by Medicare and/or Medicaid (MassHealth). There is also an option for private pay.
Most program participants qualify for financial assistance, and pay no out-of-pocket costs at all.
Take the next step
Call us at 1-877-837-9009 (TRS 711), Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. We're happy to talk with you to decide if Summit ElderCare is right for you, schedule a tour of one of our PACE Centers, and discuss what's next to join Summit ElderCare.