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Can Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Montana?
Date Updated: June 18, 2024
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Family members in Montana can get paid for caregiving. If you’re providing home care for a family member in the state, you may be eligible to receive financial help through the Community First Choice/Personal Assistance (CFC/PAS) programs. These programs include a care plan that’s tailored to the individual, as well as funding that seniors can use to pay family caregivers and other workers who help them at home. In this guide, you’ll learn more about these programs and find out if your loved one is eligible.
Community First Choice/Personal Assistance Services Overview
CFC/PAS programs have two options: Agency Based and Self-Direct. Under the Agency Based option, care will be managed for seniors on their behalf. The Self-Direct option allows seniors to hire, train and supervise caregivers of their choosing. CFC/PAS are very similar, but there are a few differences. For example, PAS includes housekeeping, grocery shopping and laundry services. CFS provides the same services plus yard hazard removal, a personal emergency response system and correspondence (mail) assistance.
Both programs include:
- Help with activities of daily living, such as grooming, mobility, eating and toileting
- Transportation
- Exercise/ambulation assistance
- Medication assistance
Eligibility And How to Apply
To qualify for either program, seniors must be eligible for Medicaid and require assistance with activities of daily living. Applicants must also complete a medical screening process to determine their need for home care services.
Seniors can get started by applying for Medicaid. For more information, contact a local Area Agency on Aging or call the program director at (406) 444-4564.