Many people who are elderly, have a disability, or have suffered a traumatic brain injury may need assistance to remain living in their homes, rather than moving to a nursing home or other institution.
Medicaid provides several options for eligible people to receive assistance and care they need in their communities.
Personal Care Services assists people with personal care and hygiene, as well as medically related household duties, shopping or transportation.
Idaho also has three Home and Community-Based Waivers. Costs for services provided through the waivers cannot be more than the cost of institutional care. Services for eligibile people can be provided in a participant's home, or in a residential or assisted living facility. These waivers allow eligible individuals greater independence in choosing and receiving care they need.
Idaho's waivers include:
- Aged and Disabled Waiver: Allows a person to receive services in their home, rather than a skilled nursing facility;
- Developmentally Disabled Waiver: Allows for increased flexibility and choices for enrollees who traditionally would receive services in an intermediate care facility;
For more information about Personal Care Services or Home and Community-Based Waivers, contact your Regional Medicaid Office.