Our Programs
1. ALW Application Support & Assisted Living Placement Guidance
The Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) is one of California’s most important programs for low-income seniors who require supportive housing. AXH Foundation provides culturally competent guidance to help families understand, navigate, and access ALW benefits.
Our services include:
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Eligibility screening for ALW
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Document preparation guidance
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Explanation of the application and assessment process
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Coordination with participating RCFE/Assisted Living providers
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Transition planning and move-in support
Public benefit impact:
This program reduces barriers for Asian American seniors who often lack language-appropriate support and struggle to access available state-funded long-term care options.
2. Medi-Cal (Medicaid) & Medicare Long-Term Care Benefits Counseling
Many families are unsure how Medi-Cal (white card) and Medicare (red/blue card) apply to long-term care. AXH Foundation provides clear, accessible explanations of available benefits and how they connect to community-based or residential care settings.
We offer:
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Medi-Cal LTC eligibility explanation
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Medicare coverage overview (including post-hospital and chronic care benefits)
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Guidance on choosing appropriate plans
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Integration of benefits with ALW, RCFE, ADHC, and other long-term care services
Public benefit impact:
By improving health literacy and benefit understanding, we help seniors avoid unnecessary institutionalization and reduce avoidable healthcare costs.
3. Senior Care Navigation
Navigating the U.S. long-term care system is complex, especially for immigrant families. AXH Foundation serves as a culturally informed navigation center to help seniors and caregivers identify appropriate resources.
Care navigation may include:
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RCFE / Assisted Living options
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ADHC / CBAS (Adult Day Health Care)
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Home Care and Home Health services
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Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) pathways
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Community-based aging programs
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Caregiver support resources
Public benefit impact:
This service improves access, equity, and quality of care for underserved Asian American seniors by connecting them with appropriate, culturally aligned providers.
4. ECM & ILOS Care Coordination (CalAIM Support Services)
Under California’s CalAIM initiative, Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and In-Lieu of Services (ILOS) provide critical support for high-risk seniors with chronic conditions.
AXH Foundation provides non-clinical, culturally competent care coordination that helps stabilize health and improve quality of life.
Services include:
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Comprehensive needs assessments
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Individualized Care Plans (ICP)
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Appointment and resource coordination
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Chronic condition support
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Home- and community-based services linkage
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Ongoing follow-up and wellness monitoring
Public benefit impact:
These services reduce preventable ER visits and hospitalizations, improve health outcomes, and address health disparities among immigrant seniors.
5. Community Education & Senior Health Literacy
To empower families and caregivers, AXH Foundation provides education that makes long-term care more understandable and accessible.
Topics include:
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Understanding ALW and RCFE options
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Medi-Cal and Medicare benefits
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Fall prevention & chronic disease management
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Caregiver stress and support
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Navigation of long-term care systems
Public benefit impact:
Community education reduces misinformation, improves care decision-making, and strengthens the senior care ecosystem.
6. Asian Senior Research & Advocacy
AXH Foundation conducts and publishes research addressing the specific needs and disparities affecting Asian American seniors in California.
Research areas include:
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Barriers to accessing ALW, RCFE, ADHC, and home-based services
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Cultural and linguistic challenges in long-term care
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Health equity and aging outcomes
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Caregiver burden in immigrant families
Public benefit impact:
Our research aims to inform policymakers, improve resource allocation, and advocate for culturally appropriate aging services.
