Services
Primary Home Care (PHC) Program
This program is a nontechnical, medically related personal care service provided to adults whose health problems cause them to be functionally limited in performing activities of daily living, according to a statement of medical need. PHC provider agencies also provide Family Care services. This service also is a nonskilled, nontechnical service provided t
o eligible clients who are functionally limited in performing daily activities. Covered services
Es**rt: Attendants accompanying clients on trips to obtain medical diagnosis, treatment, or both. This service does not include the direct transportation of the client by the attendant. Home Management: Assistance with housekeeping activities that support the client’s health and safety, including:
-changing bed linens
-housekeeping
-laundering
-shopping
-storing purchased items
-washing dishes
Personal Care: Assistance with activities related to the care of the client’s physical health, including:
-bathing
-dressing
-grooming
-routine hair and skin care
-preparing meals
-feeding
-exercising
-helping with self-administered medication
-toileting
-transferring/ambulating
Community Attendant Services (CAS) Program
CAS is a non-technical, medically related personal care service that is available to eligible adults and children whose health problems cause them to be functionally limited in performing activities of daily living according to a practitioner's statement of medical need. Services
Es**rt: Accompanying the client on trips to obtain medical diagnosis, treatment, or both. Additional time may not be allocated for es**rt services for other purposes. Home Management: Assistance with housekeeping activities that support the client's health and safety, including:
-changing bed linens
-housekeeping
-laundering
-shopping
-storing purchased items
-washing dishes
Personal Care: Assistance with activities related to the care of the client's physical health, including:
-bathing
-dressing
-grooming
-routine hair and skin care
-preparing meals
-feeding
-exercising
-helping with self-administered medication
-toileting
-transferring/ambulating
Family Care (FC) Program
Family Care is a nonskilled, nontechnical attendant care service for eligible adults who are functionally limited in performing activities of daily living. Primary Home Care provider agencies have the option of providing these services. Family Care services are provided by an attendant and do not require the supervision of a registered nurse. Services
Es**rt: Attendants accompany clients on trips to obtain medical diagnosis, treatment or both. Home Management: Assistance with housekeeping activities that support the client’s health and safety, including:
-changing bed linens
-housekeeping
-doing laundry
-shopping
-storing purchased items
-washing dishes
Personal Care: Help with activities related to the care of the client's physical health, including:
-bathing
-dressing
-grooming
-routine hair and skin care
-preparing meals
-feeding
-exercising
-helping with self-administered medication
-toileting
-transferring/ambulating
Personal Care Services (PCS)
PCS is a non-waiver Medicaid benefit which provides attendant care services to individuals under 21 years of age who require assistance with activities of daily living because of a physical, cognitive, or behavioral limitation related to their disability or chronic health condition. Services
Personal Care Services (PCS): Help with activities related to the care of the client's physical health, including:
-bathing
-dressing
-Eating
-grooming
-mobility
-positioning
-transferring
-toileting
