Mandy Mullen is LIFEPlan’s youngest enrolled member. At birth, she was diagnosed with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC), an extremely rare genetic condition causing a seizure at 1 day old.
When Mandy was 6 months old, her family needed additional support to help with 24/7 care. Her parents contacted LIFEPlan and in just 3 months, Mandy was approved for Medicaid, enrolled in Care Management, and began receiving family reimbursed respite and private duty nursing. Since then Mandy, has been assisted with around the clock nursing. All these services have been a huge help in making it possible for the Mullen’s to have quality family time.
Mandy, is now 1 year old and recently took her first trip to the beach with her family. LIFEPlan Care Manager, Kim Cary said that Mandy and her family loved every minute of their beach trip, and Mandy especially loved the waves lapping at her feet. “I was so happy to play a small part in bringing this help to the Mullen family,” said Kim. This kind of trip is something that wouldn’t have been possible just a few months back without the help of respite care coordinated through LIFEPlan Care Management.
