Adult Family Care, Attendant Care Services, and Non-Medical Transportation Services (Assisted and Un-Assisted)

Indiana PathWays for Aging Health & Wellness Waiver Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver

Medicaid and Private Pay

We are licensed to serve in all counties in the state of Indiana

Yes, we are licensed as a personal care services agency under the Indiana State Department of Health. We are also Medicaid Certified

Transportation services help participants access nonmedical community services, activities, and resources specified in their Person-Centered Service Plan (PCA). These services complement, but do not replace, Medicaid-covered medical transportation.

Non-Assisted Transportation: For participants who don’t need help transferring in and out of vehicles.
Assisted Transportation: For participants who need mechanical assistance, such as a wheelchair lift.

No, these services are for nonmedical purposes. Medical transportation is covered under Medicaid, and Transportation services under the waiver focus on helping participants access community services and activities.

Yes, when available, participants are encouraged to use unpaid options such as family, friends, or community agencies before using waiver-based Transportation services.

Transportation services cannot duplicate Medicaid State Plan benefits or waiver services such as: Adult Family Care and Assisted Living. Additionally, a prior authorization denial from Medicaid is required before the waiver can cover Transportation services.

Adult Family Care provides 24-hour care and supervision in a family-like setting. The caregiver provides daily assistance with personal care, meal preparation, medication management, and supervision in a home-based environment for adults who cannot live independently.

Individuals who need ongoing support with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility, and who prefer a home-based care environment, are eligible for Adult Family Care.

No, Adult Family Care is provided in the caregiver’s home. Caregivers are screened and approved to offer care in a family-like environment to ensure safety and quality of life.

Adult Family Care does not cover services such as:
Nursing home-level care: If a participant requires extensive medical treatment, they may need a skilled nursing facility.
Transportation services: Participants in Adult Family Care are not eligible for Transportation services under the waiver.

Attendant Care services offer personal assistance for daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. These services help participants maintain independence while living in their own homes.

Attendant Care providers can be trained professionals, family members, or friends. They assist with daily activities based on the participant’s Person-Centered Service Plan (PCA).

Attendant Care services are provided in the participant’s home and focus on helping them with daily tasks while maintaining their independence. Adult Family Care, on the other hand, provides 24-hour care in the caregiver’s home.

Yes, Attendant Care services cannot duplicate other waiver services, such as Adult Family Care or Transportation services. The services must be clearly defined in the participant’s service plan, and providers must adhere to state regulations.

No, Attendant Care focuses on nonmedical support, such as personal care and household tasks. Medical care must be provided by licensed professionals and is typically covered under other Medicaid services.