Option Pursuant to Section 1915(i) of the Social Security Act

Option Pursuant to Section 1915(i) of the Social Security Act provides home and community-based services to Connecticut residents aged 65 and older with functional needs, including care management, personal care, homemaker, companion, respite, meals, and other services.

Eligibility

• Household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level
• Care recipient must have a qualifying disability
• Care recipient age: at least 65

Questions to ask the program

These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.

• Does the person receiving care live in Connecticut? — Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
• What are the current income and asset limits, and whose income counts? — Our record lists 150% of the federal poverty level — limits change, so confirm the current figures.
• Is the person receiving care in the covered age range (65 or older)?
• What counts as a qualifying disability or level of care need, and what documentation shows it?
• Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name. — Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
• What documents do you need from us to start an application?
• Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?

What this record does not yet say

• a direct application link

How to apply

• Contact CHCPE at 800-445-5394, Option 4