New Resident Resources
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Support for those considering joining us at Abbott House!
New Resident Financial Information
The following is necessary information for a Medicaid Application. There is additional information for the Illinois Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) available here.
Proof of Age: One of the following: US Passport, Birth Certificate, Driver’s License
Proof of Citizenship: One of the following: US Passport, Birth Certificate, Naturalization Papers, Alien Registration Card, Final Adoption Decree
Identity: One of the following: US Passport, Photo License, School ID, US Military ID, County ID
Marital Status: All that pertain: Marriage Certificate, Separation Papers, Divorce Decree, Spouse’s Death Certificate
Copies of the Following:
Social Security Card (front and back) Medicare Card (front and back)
Additional Insurance Cards
RX Card
Insurance Premium Bill or Payment Coupon
POA/Guardianship Documentation
Please provide five (5) years of all applicable documents from the following categories:
ALL Financial Resources, include closed accounts
Checking Account Statement, include closed accounts
Savings Account Statement, include closed accounts
Money Market Account Statement, include closed accounts
Certificates of Deposit
Stocks, Bonds, Annuities,
IRA, 401K or 403B
Keogh Accts, Cash Investments
Title to Automobile & Value
Deeds to Property Owned and Listing Agreement
Property Proceeds / HUD-1
Mortgages
Special Needs Trusts
Life Insurance Policies with Cash Value Statement
Sale of All Property: House, Car
Burial Plot Information and Prepaid Funeral Contracts
Income:
Most Recent Pay Stubs
SSI Award Letter
Pension Statement
VA Award Letter
Social Security Award Letter
Unemployment Check Stubs
Support/Alimony Checks or Court Order
Railroad Retirement Award Letter
Please provide copies of the following:
Spouse’s ID & Cards
Electric/Gas/Oil Bills
Real Estate Tax Bills
Medical Bills
Mortgage Statements Rent Receipts
Water/Sewer Bills
Home/Renter’s Insurance
All Income Verifications (Social Security Award Letter, Pension Stub, Etc.)
New Resident Clothing Tips
Residents will be encouraged to wear their own street clothes, take part in recreational activities and therapeutic programming and to be up and about all day to the best of their abilities.
Clothing is required to be labeled, even if you choose not to use our laundry service. We recommend the Resident have at least seven days of clothing items on hand. The best way to identify clothing items is with: a sharpie laundry pen, no-iron clothing labels or printed iron on labels which are available to order online. Mark all clothing with first initial, last name or first name, last initial (example: J Smith; John S) near tag, or your full name if you prefer.
Here are suggestions that may make a resident’s stay more comfortable:
Day Wear: Shirts, dresses, pants, shorts, sweaters, sweatshirts and seasonal outerwear
Bedtime Wear: Pajamas, nightgown and robe.
Undergarments: Socks, underwear, t-shirts and bras.
Shoes: Laces or Velcro closures, if possible, with a non-slip flat sole. Slippers should have a fair amount of support and hard, flat, non-slip soles. Washable athletic shoes are also recommended.
Contraband
For your safety, and the safety of our community, residents and rooms may be searched at any time for contraband items. If staff finds contraband in your possession, whether seen by staff or found during a Safety Check, it will be confiscated. If contraband is in your possession, you may be asked to sign a behavioral contract.
NOTE: In addition to drugs and alcohol, anything that can be utilized or construed as a weapon, or any item that is not being used in the manner it was intended, and/or altered to present a danger to self, others, or facility such as belts, writing utensils, etc., will be confiscated.
List of Contraband Items
The following objects will be removed from the resident room if discovered in their position:
1. Alcohol and drugs, including, but not limited to over the counter (OTC) medication, prescription medication, dietary supplements, vitamins, laxatives, etc.
2. Illicit drugs, or anything that could be used to alter your state of mind, including, but not limited to aerosols, glue, and other inhalants.
3. Glass and sharp objects, including, but not limited to ceramic coffee mugs, picture frames with glass, mirrors, razor blades, razors, scissors or other sharp objects, etc.
4. Rope or tools of any kind, including, but not limited to a hammer, nails, screwdriver, screws, gardening shears, or any other tools, etc.
5. Weapons of any kind, including, but not limited to guns, knives, razorblade, bullets, pellets, ammunition, mace, pepper spray, extension cords, scissors or stick (other than a cane ordered by a physician), etc., or anything that may cause bodily harm; chemicals such as bleach, lighter fluid, alcohol mouth wash, rubbing alcohol, or other inhalants, etc.
6. Sporting equipment, including, but not limited to golf clubs or baseball bats or other items.
7. Chemicals, including, but not limited to cleaning supplies, aerosols such as hairspray, and any other objects that may harm.
8. Sharps and electric appliances, including, but not limited to letter openers, metal nail files, scissors, nail clippers, electric shavers, beard trimmers, hair clippers, blow dryers, curling irons or straighteners, etc. are not permitted in your room. You may label and store the following with your RSA: scissors, nail clippers, electric shavers, beard trimmers, hair clippers, blow dryers, curling irons or straighteners, and razors.