Home & Community Assistance
Home & Community Assistance in Indiana
Home & Community Assistance, also described as Homemaker Services, may help an eligible participant maintain their home and take part in community life through activities authorized in the service plan.
What controls coverage and approved hours?
Support for community living
Depending on the current waiver definition and approved plan, assistance may relate to authorized household routines or community activities. This is not skilled nursing or medical treatment. FFAC verifies the applicable service definition before services begin and does not present unverified tasks as covered.
How it differs from Attendant Care
Attendant Care generally centers more directly on personal routines and activities of daily living. Home & Community Assistance generally supports household and community functioning. Boundaries vary by waiver and plan, so the case manager or service coordinator should confirm the authorized scope.
Existing and family caregivers
An existing caregiver or family member may apply when permitted by the waiver, service plan, relationship rules, and Medicaid requirements. Hiring is not guaranteed and requires screening, orientation, training, and employment approval.
Starting or switching
FFAC will confirm the waiver, health plan or network, county, requested service, authorization, and caregiver plan before proposing a start date. Do not terminate current services before a replacement plan is confirmed.
Related information
Compare FFAC’s services, learn about bringing an existing caregiver, or review current waiver and program status.