• Elderly Waiver (EW)
  A program that funds needed services for people over 65 and older that are eligible for medical assistance and require the level of care provided in a nursing home, but choose to reside in the community. The purpose of this program is to promote community living and independence with services and supports designed to address each person’s individual needs and choices.
  
  
• Alternative Care (AC)
  A state-funded program for people not financially eligible for Medical Assistance, but who meet AC financial and service eligibility requirements that supports limited home and community-based services for people age 65 years and older, who require the level of care provided in a nursing home.  People eligible for Alternative Care have low levels of income and assets but are not yet eligible for Medical Assistance.  The purpose of this program is to promote community living and independence with services and supports designed to address each person’s individual needs and choices.
  
  
• Personal Care Assessments (PCA)
  Assessments of financially eligible persons with disabilities or special health care needs requiring assistance with personal care to determine level of care and provide information on care options.
  
  
• Long Term Care Consultation
  Long-term care consultation (LTCC) services assist persons to make long-term care decisions through the selection of service options that meet their needs and reflect their preferences. Information provided is intended to prevent or delay nursing facility placements and provide transition assistance after nursing facility admission so a person can return to the community.

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