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Paying for care in Virginia

Getting paid to care for a family member in Virginia

Depends. In Virginia, 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 Virginia

Yes. In Virginia, family caregivers can get respite through one program on record: Respite care (CCC Plus Waiver).

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Programs on record

How to apply

Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus) Waiver

How to apply

Request a long-term services and supports (LTSS) Screening through your local Department of Social Services. A community-based screening team (a social worker and a health department nurse) meets with you and a family member or caregiver. If you are in the hospital, a discharge planner can do the screening there. Apply for Medicaid online at CommonHelp.virginia.gov, by phone with Cover Virginia, or with a paper application (ask for Appendix D) from your local Department of Social Services.

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Phone

1-833-522-5582 (1-833-5CALLVA), TDD 1-888-221-1590

Cover Virginia Call Center, to apply for Medicaid by phone.

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Consumer-directed services (CCC Plus Waiver)

How to apply

Once you are approved for Medicaid and screened and approved for the CCC Plus Waiver, you choose your waiver services, and the screening team helps you find providers. Waiver members may choose consumer-directed care, agency-directed care, or both.

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Respite care (CCC Plus Waiver)

How to apply

Once you are approved for Medicaid and screened and approved for the CCC Plus Waiver, you choose your waiver services, and the screening team helps you find providers.

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