To qualify for PCS, an individual must have a medical condition, disability or cognitive impairment, and demonstrates unmet needs for: Three of the five ADLs with limited hands-on assistance. Two ADLs, one of which requires extensive assistance. Two ADLs, one of which requires assistance at the full dependence level.
The training hour requirements for In-Home Aide, Personal Care Level III in North Carolina are 101 initial training hours, plus an additional 12 hours of annual continuing education. Can caregivers access training online and on the go? Absolutely!
For eligible Medicaid beneficiaries, Personal Care Services (PCS) provides hands-on assistance, by paraprofessional aides, for the five qualifying activities of daily living (ADLs) which include eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility.
Fortunately, NC Medicaid, North Carolina's Medicaid managed care program, has coverage for in-home care. Through its Personal Care Services program, NC Medicaid pays for an approved number of hours of attendant care.