Respite Care Services
Respite Care is Short-term care services provided to a person when his/her primary caregiver is absent or needs relief. A person is eligible to receive respite if the primary caregiver is absent or needs relief from his/her caregiver duties. See the following sections for additional program-specific primary caregiver requirements.
Respite provided in the person’s home or place of residence.
Respite provided outside of the person’s home or place of residence.
AC and EW
Under the AC program and EW, the primary caregiver must either:
Not be paid at all
Be paid only for a portion of the time he/she provides care/supervision to the person
The primary caregiver does not need to live in the same house as the person who receives services.
BI, CAC, CADI and DD
Under the BI, CAC, CADI, and DD waivers, the primary caregiver must both:
Maintain his/her primary residence at the same address as the person
Be the owner or leaser of the primary residence
FAQ'S
What is Respite Care?
Respite care is short-term support provided to an individual when their primary caregiver is unavailable or needs a break. It ensures the individual continues to receive the care they need while giving the caregiver time to rest, attend to personal matters, or recharge.
Who is eligible for Respite Care services?
Any individual whose primary caregiver is temporarily absent or in need of relief from caregiving duties is eligible. Additional eligibility requirements may apply depending on the specific care program the individual is enrolled in.
What is In-Home Respite Care?
In-Home Respite takes place in the individual’s residence. A trained support provider comes to the home to offer care and supervision while the primary caregiver is away or resting.
What is Out-of-Home Respite Care?
Out-of-Home Respite is provided outside the individual’s residence, such as in a licensed respite care facility, adult day program, or another approved community setting.
How long can Respite Care last?
Respite care is designed to be short-term and flexible—ranging from a few hours to several days—depending on the needs of the caregiver and the individual’s support plan.
