Nevada Personal Care Services (PCS) Program
Nevada's Personal Care Services program provides hands-on assistance with daily living activities for Medicaid recipients, including self-directed options where family members can serve as paid caregivers.
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(800) 555-0001How the Nevada Personal Care Services (PCS) Program Works
Nevada offers Personal Care Services through both agency and self-directed models. In the self-directed option, you have more control over selecting and managing your caregivers.
Eligible family members can be hired as personal care attendants. An Intermediary Service Organization (ISO) assists with employment paperwork and payroll while you direct your care.
Nevada's program serves diverse communities from Las Vegas and Reno to rural areas throughout the state, adapting to meet varying local needs.
Who Qualifies in Nevada?
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be enrolled in Nevada Medicaid
- Must require hands-on assistance with personal care
- Must be residing in a home or community setting
- Must meet functional eligibility criteria
- Nevada residents only
Who Can Be a Caregiver?
- Adult children
- Siblings & relatives
- Trusted friends
- Spouses (varies by program)
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada's Program
With agency-directed PCS, an agency employs and schedules your caregivers. With self-directed PCS, you choose your own caregivers (including family), set schedules, and direct care while an ISO handles payroll and paperwork.
Yes, Nevada allows participants to switch between service delivery models if their circumstances change. Contact your case manager to discuss transitioning if your current arrangement isn't meeting your needs.
An ISO in Nevada handles the administrative aspects of self-directed services. They process timesheets, issue paychecks, withhold taxes, and manage workers' compensation for your personal care attendants.
Nevada PCS is available throughout the state, including Las Vegas, Reno, and rural counties. The self-directed option is particularly valuable in rural areas where agency services may be limited.
Nevada allows various family members to serve as paid personal care attendants, including adult children, parents of adults, and siblings. Certain restrictions may apply to spouses. We can clarify what applies to your situation.
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