Personal Care Assistance Waiver (1915(c)) in Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Personal Care Assistance Waiver (1915(c)) Pay for Residential Care in Connecticut?

Personal Care Assistance Waiver (1915(c)) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Connecticut.

Who Is Personal Care Assistance Waiver (1915(c)) For?

Personal Care Assistance Waiver (1915(c)) serves Adults with physical disabilities. Your case manager or support coordinator confirms individual eligibility and enrollment.

How Do I Find Providers That Accept Personal Care Assistance Waiver (1915(c))?

Because Personal Care Assistance Waiver (1915(c)) does not fund residential placements, ask your case manager or support coordinator about in-home and community providers. If a residential placement is needed, see the Connecticut waivers that pay for residential care.

Other Programs in Connecticut

• Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE — 1915(c) + state-funded strand)
• DDS Comprehensive Supports Waiver and Individual & Family Support Waiver (1915(c))
• Acquired Brain Injury Waivers I & II (1915(c))
• Mental Health Waiver (WISE, 1915(c))