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| The Community Alternative Care 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. |
| 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: |
| • 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 |
| 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? |
| • Extended nutritional therapy |
| • Extended personal care assistant services |
| • Extended supplies and equipment |
| • Extended transportation services |
| You can apply for the CAC Waiver at your local county social service agency. The DHS Disability Services Division administers the CAC Waiver. |
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