Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)¶
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly is a nationally recognized model of care that integrates Medicare and Medicaid benefits for eligible beneficiaries with a broader array of benefits than typically available under either program, with care managed by a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary team of clinical professionals.
Eligibility¶
- Care recipient must have a qualifying disability
- Applicant age: at least 55
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 District of Columbia? — Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
- 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 the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at 202-724-5626 (Ask.ADRC@dc.gov), or DHCF's Long Term Care Administration / PACE Program Coordinator Jacqueline Gould at 202-535-1960 (Jacqueline.Gould@dc.gov), for more information about enrolling.