What is ARCare?
For many years, parents of children with disabilities have been concerned about the time when they would be unable to provide support for their child. Out of this concern the ARCare Program was developed. ARCare began offering enrollment, which involves planning and support services, in 1982. In 1992 ARCare began offering services on an hourly basis to individuals with a
variety of disabilities. Hourly services are available to families who are not enrolled in the ARCare program. In 1996 ARCare established the ARCare Master Trust. The ARCare Master Trust is a pooled trust which enables parents to supplement their child's income without loss of government benefits. ARCare is governed by a Board of Directors.
Future Planning
Parents recognize that eventually they will not be able to care for their child with a disability. By developing a plan, ARCare staff can help the family with this difficult and emotional task. The plan will take into consideration the protection of entitlements, the enrollment in publicly subsidized programs and the individualized support that families desire for their member with a disability. The plan will be used as a guide for those responsible for the individual who is disabled.
Annual Review
Once a plan is developed, ARCare will work with the family on securing needed services, reviewing and updating the plan, and developing a relationship with the individual with the disability.
Ongoing Services
After the parents are deceased or no longer able to offer support, ARCare can assist the individual in the following capacities:
- Advocacy
- Guardianship
- Conservatorship
- Trustee
- Payee for Disability Payments
Optional Services
Although the primary focus of ARCare services is to provide advocacy and support after the parents death, ARCare can serve individuals who are disabled and their familes in a variety of ways while the parents are still living. The situations include but are not limited to
hospitalization, prolonged trips, securing and maintaining entitlements, retirement away from the Kansas City area, or unexpected emergencies.
The ARCare Master Trust
Income your child earns from work, or receives from government programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI), may not always be adequate to meet his/her needs. While you are living, you can help. What happens when you die?
The ARCare Master Trust allows you to leave funds for your child who is disabled without endangering his/her eligibility for benefits such as SSI and Medicaid. Here is how the ARCare Master Trust can help you and your child:
Pays for items not funded through government programs
Programs like SSI and Medicaid are limited to food, shelter, and basic medical care. If your son or daughter wants or needs more, another source must pay.
Understands regulations and public assistance which affect your child
Benefits your child receives have regulations that a
trustee must follow. ARCare is familiar with these regulations. ARCare assumes
the responsibility for staying current with the regulations which affect your
child's eligibility for government programs. The Master Trust will file the
necessary documents to keep your child eligible.
Recognizes family concerns
The ARCare Master Trust is our response to a need felt by many families. The ARCare Master Trust frees family members from paperwork, financial management, and fiscal oversight.
Open to all disabilities
ARCare Incorporated is an organization which primarily serves individuals with developmental disabilities. However, the trust is open to persons of all disabilities.
Regardless of your age, or your child's age, planning for
his/her future is important. For additional information about ARCare's
services, please call us at (913)648-0233.
