Eligibility
These services benefit individuals who require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including:
- Cooking
- Eating
- Dressing
- Bathing
- Toileting
- Mobility
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
PCS program eligibility is determined by an independent assessment conducted by NC Medicaid or its designee and is provided according to an individualized service plan.