| The Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver provides funding for home and community-based services for children and adults who are chronically ill. The CAC Waiver is designed to serve persons with disabilities who would otherwise require the level of care provided in a hospital. CAC Waiver services may be provided in a person's own home, in his/her biological or adoptive family's home, in a relative's home (e.g. sibling, aunt, grandparent etc.), in a family foster care home or corporate foster care home. If married, a person may receive CAC Waiver services while living at home with his or her spouse. |
Who is eligible for the CAC Waiver?
Eligibility for the CAC Waiver is determined through a screening process. To be eligible for the CAC Waiver, a person must meet all these criteria: |
- Be a Medical Assistance recipient or be eligible for MA
- Require the level of care provided in a hospital
- Be under the age of 65 years when the waiver is opened.
- Choose care in the community instead of a hospital.
- Be certified as disabled by the Social Security Administration or the State Medical Review Team.
- Have a Community Support Plan, which includes assurances of the health and safety for the person.
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What else is important for participation in the CAC Waiver?
Once eligibility is determined for participation in the CAC Waiver, certain questions must be asked about services including: |
- Are the services necessary to ensure the recipient's health, welfare and safety?
- Is the service covered by any other funding source, for example, Medical Assistance state plan services, private health care coverage, Medicare, education or Vocational Rehabilitation Service?
- Have all options been assessed and does this option meet the individual desires, needs and preferences of the person?
- Is the cost of the service considered reasonable and customary?
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| In addition to services covered by Medical Assistance, what services are available through the CAC Waiver? |
- Caregiver support and training
- Case management and case aide services
- Chore services
- Consumer directed community support (CDCS)
- Extended home health aide and nursing services
- Extended home health therapies
- Extended nutritional therapy
- Extended personal care assistant services
- Extended prescribed medication
- Extended supplies and equipment
- Extended transportation services
- Family counseling and training
- Foster care services
- Homemaker services
- Modifications to the home or vehicle
- Respite care
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