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Paying for care in Alabama

Getting paid to care for a family member in Alabama

Yes. In Alabama, a family member can be paid to give care through Personal Choices. A spouse can be paid through Personal Choices.

Respite care for family caregivers in Alabama

Yes. In Alabama, family caregivers can get respite through two programs on record: Respite Care Services (Elderly and Disabled Waiver) and Alabama CARES.

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Programs on record

How to apply

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

How to apply

Contact the Alabama Department of Senior Services for more information about the Elderly and Disabled Waiver.

Source: Elderly and Disabled Waiver handout (Alabama Medicaid Agency, released 9/14/22)Checked

Phone

1-800-243-5463

The Alabama Department of Senior Services.

Source: Elderly and Disabled Waiver handout (Alabama Medicaid Agency, released 9/14/22)Checked

Personal Choices

How to apply

Personal Choices is an option within your waiver. On the Elderly and Disabled, Alabama Community Transition (ACT) or Technology Assisted (TA) for Adults waivers, contact your local Area Agency on Aging. Counselors guide you through the process, including developing a budget for the funds designated for your care.

On the SAIL Waiver, contact the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services at 1-844-602-7245. On the ID, LAH or CWP waivers, contact the Alabama Department of Mental Health at 1-800-361-4491.

Source: Personal Choices (Alabama Medicaid Agency)Checked

Phone

1-877-425-2243

Your local Area Agency on Aging, for the Elderly and Disabled, ACT and TA for Adults waivers.

Source: Personal Choices (Alabama Medicaid Agency)Checked

Respite Care Services (Elderly and Disabled Waiver)

How to apply

Respite Care Services are a covered service of the Elderly and Disabled Waiver. Contact the Alabama Department of Senior Services at 1-800-243-5463 for more information about the waiver.

Source: Elderly and Disabled Waiver handout (Alabama Medicaid Agency, released 9/14/22)Checked

Alabama CARES

How to apply

Contact your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).

Source: Alabama CARES (Alabama Department of Senior Services)Checked

Phone

1-800-AGE-LINE (1-800-243-5463)

Source: Alabama CARES (Alabama Department of Senior Services)Checked

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