Rhode Island Personal Choice Program / Structured Family Caregiving¶
Rhode Island's Personal Choice program allows Medicaid-eligible participants to direct their own care by hiring and managing personal care attendants. The state also offers Structured Family Caregiving through Careforth for live-in caregivers. Family members can be hired as caregivers, but spouses are excluded. Rhode Island was a Cash & Counseling demonstration state.
Rhode Island's Personal Choice program provides consumer-directed personal care services including help with activities of daily living, health maintenance tasks, and homemaker services. Participants hire and manage their own attendants. Family members can be hired as paid caregivers, but spouses are excluded. Hourly pay rates range from $15-$18/hr. Waitlists are typical for waiver services. Structured Family Caregiving through Careforth is also available. Rhode Island was a Cash & Counseling demonstration state.
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 RI
- Must be Medicaid-eligible
Services¶
Rhode Island's Personal Choice program provides consumer-directed personal care services including help with activities of daily living, health maintenance tasks, and homemaker services. Participants hire and manage their own attendants. Family members can be hired as paid caregivers, but spouses are excluded. Hourly pay rates range from $15-$18/hr. Waitlists are typical for waiver services. Structured Family Caregiving through Careforth is also available. Rhode Island was a Cash & Counseling demonstration state.
How to apply¶
Visit the official program page for application details.