Respite Care
HRSA Service Definition
Respite Care is the provision of periodic respite care in community or home-based settings that includes non-medical assistance designed to provide care for an HIV-infected client to relieve the primary caregiver responsible for the day-to-day care of an adult or minor living with HIV.
Program Guidance:
Recreational and social activities are allowable program activities as part of a respite care service provided in a licensed or certified provider setting including drop-in centers within HIV Outpatient/Ambulatory Health Services or satellite facilities.
Funds may not be used for off premise social/recreational activities or to pay for a client’s gym membership.
Funds may be used to support informal, home-based Respite Care, but liability issues should be included in the consideration of this expenditure. Direct cash payments to clients are not permitted.
See also:
Number of Clients Served, Units Provided, Expenditures, Allocation, and Over/Under-spending
The Philadelphia EMA has not funded this service in the last four years.
Funding by Part, and info on any other payers
| Total Part A Funds (Formula + Supp.) | MAI | Total Part B Funds (Formula + Supp. NJ) | Total Part B Funds (Formula + Supp. PA) | Total Part C EIS Funds (State & Local) | Total Part D Funds (State & Local) | Total Part F Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Year Allocation | |||||||
| Current Allocation |
Consumer survey info 2017 n=392
| n | Used in the last 12 months | Needed but did not get (last 12 months) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respite Care | 56 | 19.6% | 80.4% |
Community Survey 2022 Service Responses n=236
| I never personally needed this service | I needed this service and received it | I needed but did not get this service | I never heard of this service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respite Care | 55.51% | 8.05% | 2.54% | 6.36% |
Unmet need
For the purposes of this document, need is based on the response of a consumer when asked if there was a service they needed. MMP interviews patients in care and asks consumers if they need a service and if they receive it. Client services unit data identifies needs at the time of initial intake.
| 2020-2022 MMP Percent with a Need | 2023 Client Services Unit Need at Intake | |
|---|---|---|
| Respite Care | - | - |
Recipient Service Considerations
TBD