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This application is secure. All submitted information is secured with bank-level encryption to ensure privacy and compliance with federal HIPAA regulations. By completing this referral application, you attest that you are either the client or are authorized by the client to submit personal/protected information to LifeCare Alliance on their behalf. Information collected in this referral application will become part of the client’s file at LifeCare Alliance.

What is the source of this referral ?*
Will you be completing this form solely for the individual, or also for the individual's partner ?*

Please complete and submit this form for yourself. Once you have successfully submitted your own form, complete and submit a new form for your spouse or partner.

Do you want to learn about services provided by Central Ohio Diabetes Association.
These educational services equip youth and families in Central Ohio with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully manage the challenges of diabetes. Programs include summer diabetes camps.

Patient Information

Name*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address*
Gender Identity

Marital Status
Race
Are you a veteran
Are you a spouse of a veteran?
Do you have your DD214?
Ethnicity
HouseHold Composition
Do you have pets
Please enter a number from 0 to 50000.
Please enter a number from 0 to 50.
Please list the age of each household member. Please do not include household member names.
Emergency Contact
Is the patient a Franklin County Senior Options recipient?*
Franklin County Senior Options Case Manager Name*
Is the patient a PASSPORT/MyCare Ohio(Aetna/Molina)/Department of Developmental Disabilities recipient?
Case Manager Name
Does this patient already receive home-delivered meals?*

Services Being Requested

In order to determine if Home-Delivered Meals is right for you or your loved one, please answer the following questions. (If you are completing these questions on behalf of someone, please answer as appropriate for the person requesting Home-Delivered Meals.)
Meals-on-Wheels*
Meals-on-Wheels offers a great option for those who are no longer able to cook for themselves. Home-delivered meals from LifeCare Alliance are nutritionally balanced and provide a variety of menu types with lots of tasty choices. LifeCare Alliance delivers meals in Franklin, Madison, Marion, Champaign, and Logan Counties. To participate, recipients must meet a series of eligibility criteria.
Senior Dining Centers*
Senior Dining Centers provide meals for older adults at senior community dining centers and restaurants in over 40 locations across central Ohio. LifeCare Alliance’s dining centers offer socialization, enriching programming and a nutritious meal.
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AEP Food Replacement Program*
This program is for residents of central Ohio adversely effected by the electric power outages of June 13-17, 2022. Please specify if this is a food replacement request or inquiry regarding other assistance related to the outage. LifeCare Alliance is not providing store gift cards at this time as a part of the AEP Food Replacement Program. For information on agencies that may have funding available for gift cards, please visit the AEP website’s ā€œNeighbor to Neighbor Programā€ page.
Help-at-Home*
Help-at-Home provides direct care and personal care assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, fall prevention, meal preparation, errands and basic household chores to help individuals live comfortably and independently in their homes longer. The program serves clients in Franklin and Madison Counties.
Wellness Services*
Specialized wellness assistance for older adults aged 60+ throughout Franklin County. LifeCare Alliance’s registered nurses and registered dietitians have expertise in foot care, health assessments, and disease prevention and management.
Columbus Cancer Clinic*
The Columbus Cancer Clinic provides low-cost or free cancer screenings and mammograms.
HIV/AIDS Nutritional Support Services*
Our HIV/AIDS Nutritional Support Services provides home-delivered, as well as nutrition counseling to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Central Ohio.
Home Repair Services*
Home repair assistance for clients in need of safety and health related maintenance.
Travel Vaccinations*
Please describe your referral request below.
Referring Agents/ Physicians, do you want to opt out of Filling Detailed Service Information?
Are you physically able to safely prepare healthy meals by yourself?*
Are you able to drive your own car, walk, or use public transportation safely by yourself to get to the places you need go?*

Based on this brief assessment, home-delivered meals may not the best LifeCare Alliance Nutrition Service for your situation. However, we have many other services that might be appropriate. A representative of the LifeCare Alliance will be calling to discuss more.

Based on this brief assessment it is likely that you or your loved one would benefit from LifeCare Alliance’s home-delivered meals program.

If you would like to save time, please complete the following questionnaire with the appropriate responses for yourself or the applicant. Otherwise, a LifeCare Alliance representative will call you during regular business hours to complete the application over the phone. IMPORTANT NOTE: if you are filling out this questionnaire on behalf of someone else, LifeCare Alliance expects that you have confirmed with your loved one that he/she wants to receive the home-delivered meal service and is aware that it will be starting in the near future.

Medical & Safety Questions

Do you use any of the following mobility devices?
Do you have a fear of falling?
Are you ever unsteady when walking?
Have you gone to the ER or hospital, and/or have you had a nursing home placement in the last 30 days? (check all that apply)
Are you Diabetic
Do you have arthritis?
Have you experienced any of the following cardiac conditions? (check all that apply)
WALKING AROUND THE HOME
PREPARING MEALS
MANAGING MONEY/FINANCES
HEAVY HOUSEWORK
LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING
SHOPPING
TRANSPORTATION (i.e. in one’s own vehicle or via public transportation)
TELEPHONE
How confident are you that you have the support systems in place to remain safely at home? (ā€œSupport systemsā€ can be whatever you believe this to mean.) (1 – not confident; 5 – very confident)

Once you have completed this home-delivered meals questionnaire, you will be taken back to the LifeCare Alliance general referral form.

Meals on Wheels - Meal Service Preferences

What date would you like to start your meals?
MM slash DD slash YYYY

What type of meal delivery is best for you? (select your preference – you must be home at time of delivery. Meals cannot be left at the door or with a neighbor.)

  • Daily delivery (deliveries are hot or cold and are made typically between 10:00 and 2:00)

What days of the week do you want deliveries? (select all that apply)

It is possible you will qualify to receive enhanced meal services that include a hot and a cold meal delivery each day and/or deliveries on the weekends. One of the LifeCare Alliance case managers will make this determination based on your unique situation.

  • Weekly delivery (deliveries are frozen and only come once a week on a set day between 8:00 and 4:00)

Are there any days of the week that cannot work for you to receive your frozen meal delivery?

It is possible you will qualify to receive up to 14 meals per week with your delivery. One of the LifeCare Alliance case managers will make this determination based on your unique situation.

What meal type would you like to receive? (select one)
What type of beverage would you like to receive? (select one)
Do you have any dietary restrictions or allergies we should know about? LifeCare Alliance has a team of Registered Dietitians and a Dietetic Technician who is able to help you make sure you get the right meals for you, if you do.

LifeCare Alliance’s home-delivered meals are provided at no cost to its customers. However, we appreciate and accept contributions to the program. Even .10 per meal (approximately $2.50 per month) can help LifeCare Alliance sustain the service for all in need. If you are interested in contributing towards the cost of your meal, please indicate the amount per meal that would be comfortable for you. LifeCare Alliance will send you monthly reminder letters to indicate how much you have pledged to contribute towards your meals. Contributing the amount in the ā€œpledgeā€ letter is not mandatory to continue to receive the service. Additionally, your pledged amount per meal can be lowered, raised, or discontinued at any time. As mentioned above, there is no cost for the meals, and service will not be denied if you are unable to contribute towards the program. We are honored to serve our customers regardless!

Contribution

HELP AT HOME

Are you physically able to safely clean your home by yourself?*
Are you physically able to and safely provide personal care for your yourself?*

Based on this brief assessment, homemaking services may not be the best service for your situation. However, we have many other services that might be appropriate. A representative of the LifeCare Alliance will be calling to discuss more.

Based on this brief assessment, homemaking services may not be the best service for your situation. However, we have many other services that might be appropriate. A representative of the LifeCare Alliance will be calling to discuss more.

Based on this brief assessment, homemaking services may not be the best service for your situation. However, we have many other services that might be appropriate. A representative of the LifeCare Alliance will be calling to discuss more.

Based on this brief assessment it is likely that you or your loved one would benefit from LifeCare Alliance’s Help at Home program.

If you would like to save time, please complete the following questionnaire with the appropriate responses for yourself or the applicant. Otherwise, a LifeCare Alliance representative will call you during regular business hours to complete the application over the phone. IMPORTANT NOTE: if you are filling out this questionnaire on behalf of someone else, LifeCare Alliance expects that you have confirmed with your loved one that he/she wants to receive the home-delivered meal service and is aware that it will be starting in the near future.

HELP AT HOME

LifeCare Alliance is able to perform both homemaking and personal care services. Please indicate which service you are requesting below:
LifeCare Alliance is able to perform both homemaking and personal care services. Please indicate which service you are requesting below:
Due to the complexity of this service, there is an additional referral process that we will walk you through to potentially get personal care started. Depending on each applicant’s unique situation a copay may be required in exchange for the service. A LifeCare Alliance associate will walk you through this process.
So that we can better understand your specific situation, please respond to the following questions. For each of the below, you are considering your (or the applicant’s) ability to perform the task in the last 7 days.
BATHING (ie shower, full tub or sponge bath – but not including washing back or hair)
DRESSING
TOILET USE
TRANSFER (ie getting up from a chair or bed, getting in and out of a car)
EATING
WALKING AROUND THE HOME
PREPARING MEALS
MANAGING MEDICATIONS
MANAGING MONEY/FINANCES
HEAVY HOUSEWORK
LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING
SHOPPING
TRANSPORTATION (i.e. in one’s own vehicle or via public transportation)
TELEPHONE

LifeCare Alliance’s homemaking program is provided at no cost to its customers. However, we appreciate and accept contributions to the program. Even $1 per hour of service can help LifeCare Alliance sustain the service for all in need. If you are interested in contributing towards the cost of your homemaking hours, please indicate the amount per hour that would be comfortable for you. LifeCare Alliance will send you monthly reminder letters to indicate how much you have pledged to contribute towards your homemaking service. Contributing the amount in the ā€œpledgeā€ letter is not mandatory to continue to receive the service. Additionally, your pledged amount per hour of homemaking can be lowered, raised, or discontinued at any time. As mentioned above, there is no cost for the homemaking service, and service will not be denied if you are unable to contribute towards the program. We are honored to serve our customers regardless!

Contribution

Diabetic Counseling

Please Choose from the Services Below:

Columbus Cancer Clinic

Free or Low-Cost Cancer Screenings and Mammograms*
Please fax an order with diagnosis code to 614-263-5019.
Primary Care Provider Name
Primary Care Provider Address
Are Interpreter Services Needed?*

HIV/AIDS Nutritional Support Services

Check to Accept Statement*
Do We Have Permission to Leave Voicemails Regarding POHC Information?
Is this client enrolled in Ryan White Part A services?
Is this client currently enrolled in the Eddie Hamilton Walmart Program?
Program Options*
Home Delivered Meals
Select delivery method below:
We will do our best to deliver within 48 hours of the request.
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Meals will need to be picked up from 670 Harmon Ave between 9am-4pm. Please select your preferred pick up day:
Does the Patient Live Alone?*
Diabetes Counseling Type Requested:

Home Repair Services

Services provided according to funder requirements. Eligibility is not guaranteed. For more information, contact Customer Service at 614-278-3130.
Is the Person Being Referred a Homeowner?*
Is the Person Being Referred a Resident of Franklin County, Ohio?*
Is the Person Being Referred a Veteran, Spouse of a Veteran, or Surviving Spouse of a Veteran?*
Is the Person Being Referred Over the Age of 60?*

Referring Physician Information

Address*

Referring Agency Information

I have communicated the service basics and referral process for the identified LifeCare Alliance services to the person being referred.*
The patient referenced on this form agrees to proceed with the assessment process for the identified service(s).*

Family Referral Information

Name of Person Submitting this Form*

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By submitting this form, I hereby consent to the disclosure of the records to the purpose and extent stated. This authorization may be revoked by the client at any time to the extent that disclosure has not already occurred prior to the request for revocation. I understand that in order to revoke this authorization I must do so in writing. I understand that the information used or disclosed as a result of this authorization may be subject to re-disclosure by the person or entity receiving such information.

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