C-Waiver Program
C-Waiver
The purpose of The C-Waiver Program is to support elderly and/or disabled individuals in their homes as an alternative to institutionalization. Services provide support, which allow people with disabilities to live in their community among family and friends. Ambercare® Home Health provides Case Management, Homemaker, Homemaker Respite, and Nursing services to individuals eligible for the C-Waiver program.
Eligibility
- Limited to individuals who have received an allocation to the C-Waiver services from
Aging and Long Term Service Department and who meet institutional level of care criteria - Individual must meet financial criteria as determined by Human Service Department
- Persons who are elderly (65 or older), or persons aged 21-64 with a disability (blind or disabled) as determined by social security disability guidelines, who reside in the community
- Persons who are elderly (65 or older), or persons aged 21-64 with a disability (blind or disabled) as determined by social security disability guidelines, who are institutionalized or a risk for institutionalization
Services
- Nursing services include assessment, procedures, treatment, and teaching for a physical condition, physical illness, or chronic disability under the direction of the recipient’s primary care physician
- Case Management services include the facilitation of income and medical eligibility for the waiver services.
- Homemaker Services include:
- Household services and support necessary to maintain the home
- Personal care, bathing, grooming, dressing
- Assistance with bowel and bladder elimination
- Meal preparation
- Prompting or reminding of self medication
- Respite services providing primary caregiver a limited leave of absence
- Mobility assistance and minor maintenance of assistive devices
- Supportive services including shopping, transportation, or errands
Ambercare® currently provides C-Waiver services in the following counties: Bernalillo, Dona Ana, Sierra, Sandoval, and Valencia.