A Celebration of National Care at Home Month
November is National Care at Home Month, and during the week of November 16–22, SDAHO is highlighting Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) — specifically those provided through Medicaid.
Medicaid HCBS offer a wide range of services and supports that help individuals with significant health conditions or functional limitations remain in their homes and communities rather than in institutional settings. These services promote independence, dignity, and quality of life by providing both medical and non-medical assistance such as:
- Home health and rehabilitation
- Private duty nursing
- Transportation and nutrition support
- Employment and community integration assistance
- Personal care, homemaker, and chore services
Each state designs its own unique Medicaid HCBS programs within a flexible federal framework. These programs are established under various sections of the Social Security Act, each with its own requirements and service options. Common authorities include:
- Section 1915(c) HCBS Waivers
- Section 1915(i) HCBS State Plan Option
- Section 1915(k) Community First Choice
- Section 1115 Research and Demonstration Waivers
- Section 1905(a)(7) Home Health Services
- Section 1905(a)(8) Private Duty Nursing Services
- Section 1905(a)(24) Personal Care Services
To learn more about Medicaid HCBS, visit the National Alliance for Care at Home or explore South Dakota’s Medicaid HCBS programs.
National Alliance for Care at Home members can find information and resources for National Care at Home month here.
For additional information or to connect with SDAHO’s palliative and hospice care expert, contact Michele.Snyders@sdaho.org.
