Eligibility Criteria
Are you or a loved one living with multiple health challenges, struggling with daily tasks, or managing several medications? CEI is here to help.
PACE Criteria
To join CEI PACE, you must:
- Be 55 or older
- Live in our service area
- Be living with multiple health challenges
- Be able to live safely in the community with the help of PACE
- Meet the level of care requirements as determined by the California Department of Health Care Services
The CEI PACE enrollment team will conduct an evaluation for the need of nursing home level of care as part of the pre-enrollment assessment.
Each situation is unique, if you’re unsure if you qualify, please reach out to us and we can help point you in the right direction.
If you enroll in CEI PACE, you must receive your care from CEI contracted providers, or you may be responsible for the cost of care.
HCBA Criteria
To qualify for the HCBA, you must be a Medi-Cal recipient with high-level care needs. You'll receive personalized care management from a nurse and social worker to ensure you can safely stay at home or in your community.
PACE Enrollment
Speak with an enrollment specialist today and discover how CEI can support your needs.
Call Us to EnrollHCBA Enrollment
If you’re in Alameda or Contra Costa County, download the application at the link below. Once you’ve filled it out, you can easily send it back to us by email, fax, or mail—whatever works best for you.
Apply to HCBA
Still Have Questions?
We have answers! Learn more about eligibility, program costs, coordinated care and freedom to live at home, below.
About PACE
How much does PACE cost?
Cost is not a barrier to joining Center for Elders’ Independence.
Medicare and Medi-Cal reimburse CEI for care. If you are enrolled in Medicare and Medi-Cal, you will pay nothing, or you will pay your Medi-Cal “share of cost.”
CEI also accepts patients with Medicare or Medi-Cal alone, as well as those who wish to pay privately.
For more information on insurance coverage and costs for PACE, please visit the Insurance and Cost page.
What happens when I apply to PACE?
You’ll have a home evaluation and a medical evaluation after you apply to CEI.
We’ll also request your medical records, so we can demonstrate your needs to the State of California.
About HCBA
How much does HCBA cost?
HCBA is a program that is a part of Medi-Cal coverage. For more information on insurance coverage and costs for HCBA, please visit the Insurance and Cost page.
What happens when I apply to HCBA?
After you apply for the HCBA Waiver, a nurse and social worker will reach out to assess your needs. Based on these conversations, they'll create a plan outlining the care you require and who will provide it. Once the plan is complete, your doctor will sign it, and it will be submitted to the waiver agency for state approval.
Additional Resources
Outside of Our Service Area?
PACE is provided in 27 counties across California. To find the provider closest to you, visit the CalPACE website.
Not in California?
PACE operates outside of California as well. To find the provider closest to you, visit the National PACE Association website.
Looking for Other Services?
CEI currently provides PACE and HCBA Waiver Program services. Contact us for more information on care options.