General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
The allocation personnalisée d’autonomie, or APA, can contribute to expenses needed to remain at home. Eligibility depends in particular on age, residence and the level of loss of independence.
Under the ordinary procedure, for home APA, a member of the department’s health and social care team visits the home once the application is complete. They assess the level of lost independence using the Aggir scale, as well as the person’s situation and needs.
Prepare practical examples of activities that are difficult and help already received. When necessary, the assessment also considers the carer’s situation and needs; say what you would like to discuss during the visit.
If the person is classified in GIR 1, 2, 3 or 4, the team proposes a support plan. Depending on needs it may include home help, delivered meals, assistive equipment, home adaptations or temporary care.
You have ten days to accept the proposed plan or request changes. The department then decides whether to award APA after acceptance; a proposed plan alone does not confirm the final decision. In a medical or social emergency, promptly ask the department’s services about provisional APA; an award remains subject to assessment of the situation.
APA may cover all or part of the support in the plan: a personal contribution depends on resources and the plan’s amount. To prepare the next step, ask the department what the plan contains and how support will be organised.
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