Learn more about CFSS in Minnesota
When it comes to paying for home care services, complicated doesn’t begin to describe the process. Paying out of pocket is convenient however; the reality is that most individuals in need of at-home care do not have the means to afford this option. The good news is that programs exist at both the state and federal level to provide financial assistance specifically for in-home supportive services.
In the state of Minnesota, the PCA Choice option is a financial assistance program for home care services that gives the recipient a greater amount of control as to how their personal care services are provided. Under the PCA Choice option, an individual receiving PCA services is responsible for:
In order to take advantage of the PCA Choice option, a recipient must work with a PCA Choice provider agency. The PCA Choice agency assists the recipient in paying and accounting for the medically necessary covered PCA services. In addition, the home care agency also serves as a knowledgeable resource for the recipient, answering questions and guiding them through the process of starting PCA services.
Getting Paid to Take Care of a Family Member
Perhaps the greatest benefit of the PCA Choice option is the ability to hire a family member or friend to work as your home caregiver. Under this option, recipients are able to train and hire a loved one to provide home care services for them on a regular basis. Not only does this option compensate family caregivers for their services that would otherwise go unpaid, it also gives the recipient peace of mind by having someone close to them provide home care.
Best Home Care is proud to be a PCA Choice home care agency in the Twin Cities. Everyday we help individuals unravel the complexities of paying for and starting home care services. Contact our home care professionals to learn more about the PCA Choice option and how to get paid for caring for a family member today!
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