PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
Minnesota’s Personal Care Assistance program is designed to support people of all ages with disabilities to live independently in the community. Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) provide services to people who need help with activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living and health-related functions. PCAs also provide hands on assistance, supervision, redirection and intervention for behavior including observation and monitoring.
The PCA program provides support to:
- People with disabilities of all ages
- Elderly (over 65 years)
- People with chronic health conditions
ELIGIBILITY FOR PERSONAL CARE
- Must be eligible for or receiving Medical Assistance or Minnesota Care expanded benefits (for pregnant women or children under age 21) or be eligible for the Alternative Care program for qualifying seniors.
- Must have a doctor’s statement of need every year or if there are changes in their care needs.
- Individual clients must be able to make decisions about their care or have a person or responsible party who can make decisions about their care.
PCA services are not available to General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) or to private pay clients.
PERSONAL CARE PROVIDER ORGANIZATION
Home at Heart Care is a Minnesota Department of Human Services authorized Personal Care Provider Organization. They are not a Licensed Home Health Agency, which means they do not provide skilled care such as Home Health Aides, Private Duty Nursing Service or Physical or Occupational Therapists. However, Home at Heart Care will work together in cooperation with Home Health Agencies, coordinating services to provide the best and most cost efficient care.
