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Seniors staying on PACE By TEDDYE SNELL• Be certified by the state as needing some level of nursing home care.
• Be able to be safely cared for in their home. • Live in a PACE service area. CNEC’s PACE area is defined by zip code, and serves elders living in the following zip code areas: 74347, 74352, 74364, 74368, 74423, 74464, 74471, 74452, 74427, 74451, 74434 and 74441. “It’s an interesting coincidence that we only cover one of the Muskogee zip codes, and our coverage area ends on Cherokee Street,” said Stevens. “However, we already have plans to add programs that will cover the Stilwell, Muskogee and Claremore areas.” CNEC provides transportation to and from the facility, as well as to and from any necessary contract caregivers. Participants of CNEC PACE must agree to assign the agency as their primary care physician and to no longer receive individual Medicare or Medicaid services. “The cost to the individual varies,” said Stevens. “Participants with Medicare or Medicaid do not lose their coverage, but Cherokee Elder Care becomes the administrator of these benefits. This means that the participant maintains their Medicare or Medicaid benefits and becomes eligible for additional services offered here.” PACE accepts Medicare and/or Medicaid and private pay. Some participants may have a minimal monthly obligation. Once someone becomes a participant, he or she is “locked in,” and is liable for the cost of services - except emergency services - obtained without Personal Care Team approval. All prescription and non-prescription drugs deemed necessary by the PACE team are paid for by the program. On average, PACE participants attend the day center three times a week. Learn more To find out more about the PACE program at Cherokee Nation Elder Care, call (918) 453-5554 or visit the Web site http://elder care@cherokee.org. 
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