Indiana Attendant Care Program
Indiana's Attendant Care Program provides personal care services through various Medicaid waiver programs, allowing family members to serve as paid attendants for qualifying individuals.
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(800) 555-0001How the Indiana Attendant Care Program Works
Indiana offers attendant care through several waiver programs. Once enrolled in an appropriate waiver, you work with your case manager to include attendant care in your person-centered plan.
You can designate a family member (restrictions apply to spouses and parents of minor children) as your attendant. They become employed through an approved provider agency that handles scheduling, payroll, and supervision.
Indiana's mix of urban and rural communities creates diverse needs, and the program adapts to serve families throughout the state effectively.
Who Qualifies in Indiana?
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be enrolled in Indiana Medicaid
- Must be enrolled in an appropriate HCBS waiver (Aged & Disabled, TBI, etc.)
- Must require assistance with personal care activities
- Must meet level of care criteria for waiver enrollment
- Indiana residents only
Who Can Be a Caregiver?
- Adult children
- Siblings & relatives
- Trusted friends
- Spouses (varies by program)
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana's Program
Several Indiana waiver programs include attendant care with family caregiver options, including the Aged & Disabled Waiver, Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver, and others. Your specific waiver determines exactly how family attendant care can be structured.
Indiana has restrictions on spouses serving as paid attendants, though it may be possible in certain circumstances. Other family members like adult children, siblings, and parents (of adult recipients) are generally eligible.
We help connect you with approved provider agencies in your Indiana community. These agencies employ your family caregiver and handle all administrative requirements. Your case manager also maintains a list of approved agencies.
Your person-centered plan is developed with your case manager and outlines all services you'll receive, including attendant care hours, who will provide care, and specific tasks to be performed. It's updated regularly as your needs change.
Indiana requires attendants to complete training through the provider agency. This includes basic caregiving skills, safety protocols, and any specialized training based on your specific care needs. Training is provided at no cost to the caregiver.
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Check your eligibility for the Indiana Attendant Care Program today.
Call (800) 555-0001