Housekeeping/Yard Maintenance
Maximum $1,200 annually
Assistance is provided for housekeeping/yard maintenance, if a documented mobility/health condition does not permit applicants (and spouses/partners) to do their own. A doctor's letter is needed. Receipts or an estimate must be provided.
Example of an acceptable housekeeping/yard maintenance receipt:
Service provider/company name
Address
Telephone number
Sold to: Senior's name and address
Breakdown of service provided (housekeeping, grass cutting, etc.)
Date of service and hours - cost per hour - total cost
Signature and printed name of service provider
Assistance is provided for the current benefit year only. Past receipts are used to determine your anticipated costs during this benefit year. Applicants living with, renting from, or paying family members are not eligible for assistance under this category. Seniors residing in a lodge or Designated Assisted Living facility are not eligible for assistance with this expense. Assistance is provided for basic services. For example: basic, regular house cleaning, grass cutting, and snow removal.
