Maine Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services / Section 19 Waiver¶
Maine's Section 19 waiver provides home and community-based services for adults with disabilities or older adults, including a self-directed option for personal assistance services. The consumer-directed model allows participants to hire and manage family members as attendants, though spouses are generally excluded from serving as paid caregivers.
Maine Section 19 waiver provides consumer-directed personal assistance services with attendant pay rates of approximately $14-$17/hr. Family members can be hired as paid caregivers, but spouses are generally excluded. Waitlists are typical for waiver services.
Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.
Eligibility¶
- Care recipient must have a qualifying disability or need for assistance
- Must be a resident of ME
- Must be Medicaid-eligible
Services¶
Maine Section 19 waiver provides consumer-directed personal assistance services with attendant pay rates of approximately $14-$17/hr. Family members can be hired as paid caregivers, but spouses are generally excluded. Waitlists are typical for waiver services.
How to apply¶
Visit the official program page for application details.