A life care plan is a dynamic document based upon comprehensive assessment, data analysis and research. It provides an organized, concise plan for current and future needs with associated costs, for individuals who have experienced catastrophic injury or have chronic health care needs.
A life care plan provides valuable and professional services to:
- Insurance companies and TPAs
- Settling reserves
- Settlement analysis and recommendations
- Attorneys
- Presentation of economic damages
- Settlement analysis and recommendations
- Probate court
- Budgeting
- Allocation of resources
- Clinical
- Care planning
The assessment may include, but is not limited to, evaluation of the client's status following catastrophic illness/injury
- Early medical intervention designed to maximize medical progress and cost containment
- Current status
- Impact of medical problems
- Family resources
- Psychosocial status
- Educational background
- Employment history
Short term needs and goals
- Functional level
- Care needs
- Medical needs (prevention)
- Equipment
- Therapy
- Housing
- Transportation
- Education
- Employment
Long term needs and goals
- Health care needs
- Supplies
- Durable medical equipment
- Attendant assistance