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Medicaid Personal Care

A Medicaid program that is allowed under Washington State's Medicaid State Plan, that provides assistance with activities of daily living to individuals who are eligible for noninstitutional categorically needy (CN) or Alternative Benefit Plan (ABP) medical programs.

Eligibility

  • Care recipient must have a qualifying disability

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 Washington? — 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
  • eligibility criteria

How to apply

  • MPC is authorized by Home and Community Services (HCS) and Developmental Disabilities Community Services (DDCS). A CARE assessment is done by a case manager, nurse or social service specialist from DDCS, HCS or Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to determine functional eligibility.