Who qualifies as a beneficiary?
If you are a Medicaid recipient living in Nevada with a chronic illness or disability, you may qualify for Medicaid’s Personal Care Services (PCS) program.
Who qualifies as a caregiver?
We can provide a trained and qualified caregiver or you can select someone you know. Caregivers may include daughters and sons, nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers, friends and even previously employed aides.
How much does a caregiver get paid?
Caregivers receive $16 per hour for their work. That amount is set by the State of Nevada.
My spouse requires in-home care. Do I qualify as a caregiver under Medicaid’s PCS program?
No. Spouses as well as individuals who are legally responsible for a beneficiary do not qualify as caregivers.
What everyday activities qualify for care?
Caregivers provide non-medical support with everyday tasks such as eating and meal preparation, bathing, grooming and dressing, using the toilet, mobility and ambulation, light housecleaning, laundry and shopping for groceries and other needs. Support that requires the assistance of a medical professional such as a nurse does not qualify.
Can Medicaid pay caregivers directly?
No. Intermediary service organizations (ISO) such as Spahr Personal Care act as the go-between, enrolling caregivers in Medicaid’s PCS program and processing their paychecks.