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Paying for care in the District of Columbia

Getting paid to care for a family member in the District of Columbia

Yes. In the District of Columbia, a family member can be paid to give care through Services My Way. A spouse cannot be paid through this program.

Respite care for family caregivers in the District of Columbia

Yes. In the District of Columbia, family caregivers can get respite through two programs on record: Respite Services (EPD Waiver) and DACL Caregiver Programs.

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Programs on record

How to apply

Services My Way

How to apply

Tell your EPD Waiver case manager you are interested. The case manager helps you add Services My Way to your person-centered plan and submits it to the Services My Way Program Coordinator. Enrollment happens once the coordinator approves your budget and authorizes the services in it.

Both current EPD Waiver beneficiaries and new enrollees can choose Services My Way.

Source: 29 DCMR § 10101, Services My Way Program: Outreach and Enrollment (District of Columbia Municipal Regulations)Checked

Phone

(202) 442-5988

Department of Health Care Finance main number. TTY: 711.

Source: EPD Waiver Services (DC Department of Health Care Finance)Checked

DACL Caregiver Programs

How to apply

Call the Department of Aging and Community Living to learn about the caregiver services available to you.

Source: Caregiver Programs (DC Department of Aging and Community Living)Checked

Phone

(202) 724-5626

TTY: 711.

Source: Caregiver Programs (DC Department of Aging and Community Living)Checked

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