Service Categories 650-25-45-15
(Revised 7/1/19 ML #3552)
The following service categories identify services available through the Family Caregiver Support Program and require reporting through the web-based data collection system to document need. The reporting tool is available through the web-based data collection system.
Access Assistance – a service that assists caregivers in obtaining access to services and resources available within their communities.
- Case Management – includes completion of a web-based data collection system Caregiver Assessment to identify caregiver needs; development/renewal of the Caregiver Option Plan; providing individuals with information on available services; linking the individual to services and opportunities that are available within the community; authorizing services; and follow-up for as long as the individual is eligible to receive program services.
Counseling/Support Groups/Training – a service that assists caregivers in making decisions and solving problems relating to their caregiving tasks. Services in this category include:
- Counseling – individual and family,
- Support groups.
- Caregiver training for individual caregivers and families.
Information Services – a service that provides the public and individuals with information on resources and services available within their communities. Services in this category are directed to large audiences and include activities such as disseminating publications, conducting media campaigns, participating in health fairs, and other similar activities.
Respite Care – a service that offers temporary, substitute supports, or living arrangements for care recipients in order to provide a brief period of relief for caregivers. Respite care can be provided by qualified respite care providers, qualified family members and/or licensed developmental disability providers in the following settings:
- FCSP Adult Day Care Respite.
- FCSP Caregiver In-Home Respite.
- FCSP Institutional Respite.
- FCSP Respite Child Care.
Supplemental Services – a service provided on a limited basis to complement the care provided by caregivers. Reimbursement can be made for:
- Incontinent supplies including pads, diapers, wipes, and other protective products.
- Assistive safety devices including adaptive and preventive health aids.
FCSP Disaster/Emergency Contact – a service to assure the caregiver and care recipient’s safety in the event of a disaster/emergency.
