Frequently Asked Questions (Long-Term Care Insurance)

QuestionPlease tell me the process from applying for long-term care/support certification to using the services.

Response

(1) Apply for Long-Term Care Insurance nursing care or support certification

• Apply at the Long-Term Care Certification Section of Inagi City Hall (2nd floor, window 4).
• Apply by mail (addressed to the Long-Term Care Certification Section of Inagi City Hall).
• Request application proxy from the Community General Support Center or Home Care Support Office, etc.

(2) Undergo the Certification Survey (Home Visit Survey)

An investigator visits the home, hospital, or care facility and conducts a survey based on a nationwide standardized questionnaire to assess the individual's physical and mental condition.

(3) Submit the "Questionnaire for Preparing the Primary Care Physician's Opinion Statement" to the medical institution designated at the time of application.

The creation of the Opinion Statement is directly requested by the city to the medical institution. If the questionnaire is not submitted to the medical institution, the doctor may not be able to create the Opinion Statement.
Note: (2) and (3) are not in order

(4) Primary Assessment

Based on the results of the home visit survey, the assessment is conducted by computer.

(5) Secondary Evaluation

At the Long-Term Care Certification Review Board, based on the primary evaluation results, the content of the certification survey, and the Opinion Statement from the primary care physician, an examination and judgment are made regarding the level of care required.

(6) Notification of Certification Results

About 30 days after the application, you will receive a notification of the certification results and the Long-Term Care Insurance Card. There are cases where you may be certified as not applicable (independent).

(7) Creation of Care Plan

For Those Not Applicable (Independent)

Those who respond to the basic checklist and show a decline in daily functioning will consult with the Community General Support Center to decide on services to use according to their situation.

• Introduction to Inagi City's Comprehensive Project for Long-Term Care Prevention and Daily Life Support

Persons Requiring Support Levels 1 and 2

Creation of a Long-Term Care Prevention Service Plan (Care Plan): The individual, family, and Community General Support Center discuss and decide on the services to be used.

• What does the Community General Support Center do?

For those requiring care levels 1 to 5

Contract with home services, including community-based services, and home care support offices to request the creation of a care plan.

• The care manager collaborates with the individual, family, and service providers to create the care plan. Choose facility services and the desired Long-Term Care Insurance facility, and contract directly.
• The facility's care manager creates a care plan suitable for the individual.

(8) Start of service use