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Paying for care in Maryland

Respite care for family caregivers in Maryland

Yes. In Maryland, family caregivers can get respite through two programs on record: Maryland Family Caregiver Support Program and Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR).

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Programs on record

  • Community First Choice Program

    Medicaid self-directed care

  • Community Options Waiver

    Medicaid waiver

    There is a waitlist. You get an invitation to apply when it is your turn. If you are in a nursing facility and Medicaid has paid for your services for at least 30 days, you can apply with no wait. Checked

  • Maryland Family Caregiver Support Program

    Respite program

  • Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR)

    Respite program

How to apply

Community First Choice Program

How to apply

Call Maryland Access Point at 844-627-5465, or call the Community First Choice Program at 410-767-1739.

Source: Community First Choice Program (Maryland Department of Health)Checked

Phone

410-767-1739

Community First Choice Program.

Source: Community First Choice Program (Maryland Department of Health)Checked

Community Options Waiver

How to apply

Call Maryland Access Point at 844-627-5465 to get your name on the Community Options Waiver Registry, and you will be invited to apply when it is your turn. You can ask for a referral to an options counselor for help with the application. If you are in a nursing facility, talk to its social worker.

Source: Community Options Waiver (Maryland Department of Health)Checked

Phone

844-627-5465

Maryland Access Point. For more information, the Office of Long Term Services and Supports is at 410-767-1739.

Source: Community Options Waiver (Maryland Department of Health)Checked

Maryland Family Caregiver Support Program

How to apply

Visit Maryland Access Point (MAP) or reach out to your local Area Agency on Aging.

Source: Caregiver Support (Maryland Department of Aging)Checked

Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR)

How to apply

If you think you may qualify, connect with Maryland Access Point (MAP) or your local Area Agency on Aging.

Source: Supporting Older Adults with Resources (Maryland Department of Aging)Checked

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