Group Adult Foster Care

Steps to Approval

We guide you through every step to make the approval process as smooth as possible. Here’s what to expect:

1. Phone Interview to Start the Admission Process

   • A care access team member will call to complete your application and answer your questions.

   • They’ll request copies of your photo ID, proof of address, and help with signing a Release of Information for your primary care provider.

   • You or your caregiver will need access to email.

2. In-Person Assessment by a Registered Nurse and Case Manager

   • After receiving notes from your primary care provider, the care access team will schedule a home visit.

   • The registered nurse will assess if you qualify for the program through a conversation-based evaluation.

   • The case manager will ensure the home is safe, clean, and equipped with safety tools like a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and smoke/CO2 alarms.

3. Request Medical Documentation

   • The care access team will contact your primary care provider to collect necessary documents, including a medication list, diagnosis list, and recent office visit notes.

   • If you haven’t had a physical in the last 12 months, you’ll need to schedule one with your PCP.

4. Submit to Insurance for Authorization

   • The care access team will send the registered nurse’s assessment and your primary care provider’s order to the insurance company for approval.

5. Admission Visit and Custom Care Plan Creation

   • Once approved, the care access team will schedule an admission visit with the registered nurse and case manager.

   • You’ll sign an agreement with Brockton AFC, and daily care will begin right away.