Do you or a loved one currently have Medicaid and need help at home? You may qualify for PCS (Personal Care Services) at little to NO COST to you! Please see the eligibility requirements below:
Personal Care Services (PCS) provides personal care services to individuals residing
- Private living arrangement
- Residential facility licensed by North Carolina as an adult care home
- Combination home as defined in G.S. 131E-101(1a).
- Group home licensed under Chapter 122C of the General Statutes and under 10A NCAC 27G.5601 as a supervised living facility for two or more adults whose primary diagnosis is mental illness, a developmental disability or substance abuse dependency.
Eligibility
These services benefit individuals who require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including:
- Eating
- Dressing
- Bathing
- Toileting
- Mobility
To qualify for PCS, an individual must have a medical condition, disability or cognitive impairment, and demonstrates unmet needs for:
- Three of the five ADLs with limited hands-on assistance
- Two ADLs, one of which requires extensive assistance
- Two ADLs, one of which requires assistance at the full dependence level
PCS program eligibility is determined by an independent assessment conducted by NC Medicaid or its designee and is provided according to an individualized service plan.
If you meet these requirements, and need help, please click on the link below to access the (DHB 3051 Form) which can be provided to your doctor. Your doctor will then submit the form requesting Personal Care Services. If you need further assistance with this process, please contact us and we will help!
Request for Services and Instructions (DHB 3051)
You may also be eligible for other CAP (Community Alternative Programs) whereas another individual or primary care giver such as a family member, can receive compensation for providing care. Contact us HERE for more details.
CAP/DA
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA) | NC Medicaid (ncdhhs.gov)
CAP/C
Community Alternatives Program for Children (CAP/C) | NC Medicaid (ncdhhs.gov)
