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Paying for care in Kentucky

Getting paid to care for a family member in Kentucky

Depends. In Kentucky, whether a family member can be paid depends on the program's rules, which the page on getting paid sets out with their sources. Whether a spouse can be paid depends on conditions, which the page on getting paid sets out with their sources.

Respite care for family caregivers in Kentucky

Yes. In Kentucky, family caregivers can get respite through two programs on record: Non-Specialized and Specialized Respite Care and National Family Caregiver Support Program.

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Programs on record

How to apply

Home and Community Based Waiver

How to apply

First get financial eligibility for Medicaid: apply online through kynect, by calling the Department for Community Based Services at (855) 306-8959, or in person at a DCBS office. Then apply for HCB waiver services online through kynect, or in person at an Aging and Disability Resource Center or a Community Mental Health Center.

The Medicaid Waiver Services Fact Sheet (MAP 418) lists documents that are helpful to have when you apply.

Source: Home and Community Based Waiver (Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Medicaid Services)Checked

Phone

(877) 315-0589

The Department for Aging and Independent Living's number for more information about the HCB program.

Source: Home and Community Based Waiver (Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Medicaid Services)Checked

Participant Directed Services

How to apply

If you are interested in enrolling in PDS, talk to your case manager. To find a PDS case manager, contact an Area Agency on Aging or a Community Mental Health Center.

Source: Participant-Directed Services (Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Medicaid Services)Checked

Phone

877-315-0589

The Department for Aging and Independent Living, which operates PDS for the HCB waiver.

Source: Participant-Directed Services (Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Medicaid Services)Checked

Non-Specialized and Specialized Respite Care

How to apply

Apply for the HCB waiver: first get financial eligibility for Medicaid through kynect, the Department for Community Based Services at (855) 306-8959, or a DCBS office, then apply for HCB waiver services through kynect or in person at an Aging and Disability Resource Center or a Community Mental Health Center.

There is a waiting list for HCB services.

Source: Home and Community Based Waiver (Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Medicaid Services)Checked

National Family Caregiver Support Program

How to apply

Call the Family Caregiver Support Program. It offers information and help with resources, counseling, support groups, training, respite for caregivers, and funding to help with personal care needs and supplies.

Source: Department for Aging and Independent Living programs and services (Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services)Checked

Phone

1(877)925-0037

Source: Department for Aging and Independent Living programs and services (Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services)Checked

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