Disability Care Services
Everyday Support for Individuals With Disabilities
Living with a physical or mental disability can make everyday activities more challenging, especially without consistent support at home. Depending on the individual’s needs, personal care, mobility, communication, daily routines, socialization, and other day-to-day activities may require additional assistance. The right support can help improve safety, independence, comfort, and overall quality of life.
How Guardian Home Care of IN Can Help
Our Disability Care Services provide respectful, dependable support for individuals with physical or mental disabilities and long-term care needs. Care is personalized around each person’s abilities, routines, and level of support needed, with help that may include personal care, mobility, homemaking, meals, communication, medication reminders, socialization, and other daily activities.
Our caregivers help make everyday life safer and more manageable while encouraging independence and meaningful participation in daily routines. We also help individuals and families understand Medicaid and private pay options, navigate eligibility and the application process when applicable, and take the next steps toward starting care.
Disability Care Services We Offer
Safety Supervision
Homemaking
Personal Hygiene
Help With Daily Routine
Communication Assistance
Socialization
Medication Management
Help With Assistive Technology
Emotional Support
Transferring
Incontinence Care
Transportation Assistance
Does Medicaid Cover In-Home Disability Care Services in Indiana?
Yes. Some individuals with disabilities may qualify for Medicaid-funded in-home care through Indiana’s Health & Wellness Waiver. Generally, the program serves eligible individuals age 59 or younger who meet Medicaid requirements and need a nursing facility level of care due to their disability and daily support needs. Coverage and approved services depend on individual eligibility and the service plan. Guardian Home Care of IN provides eligible services through the Health & Wellness Waiver.
Not sure if you or your loved one may qualify? Call our team or request a callback for guidance on eligibility, coverage, and next steps to get started.
What Disability Care Services May Be Covered by Indiana Medicaid?
Eligible individuals may receive approved in-home support through Indiana Medicaid’s Health & Wellness Waiver. Depending on the individual’s approved service plan, covered support may include:
Attendant care and help with everyday activities
Personal care and hygiene assistance
Help with mobility and transferring
Homemaking and support with daily routines
Meal preparation and other in-home assistance
Nonmedical transportation
Respite care and caregiver support
Funding Options for Disability Care in Indiana
Guardian Home Care of IN offers two primary ways to access disability care services: eligible services funded through Indiana Medicaid’s Health & Wellness Waiver and private pay. Our team helps individuals and families understand their options and the next steps for getting started.
Steps To Receiving Disability Care With Guardian Home Care of IN
The process for starting in-home disability care depends on how your services will be funded and where you are in the care process. Whether you’re exploring Medicaid-funded services, already have approved services, are switching home care providers, or need private pay care, our team helps you understand and coordinate the next steps.
(A) Steps to Receiving Disability Care Through Indiana Medicaid
Complete Your Assessment & Service Plan
Your care needs are assessed to determine eligibility and approved services. Depending on waiver availability, you may be placed on a waiting list before moving forward.
Choose Your Home Care Provider
Let your case manager or service coordinator know you’d like Guardian Home Care of IN to provide your eligible home care services. Already receiving services? Contact us to discuss switching providers.
Complete Intake and Match Your Caregiver
We complete intake, review your approved services and care needs, and coordinate your caregiver and next steps for starting care.
Start Receiving Care
Once the required approvals, service plan, and intake steps are complete, your in-home care services can begin.
(B) Steps To Receiving Disability Care Using Private Pay
In-Home Assessment
Our team reviews your home environment, safety considerations, care needs, daily routines, and preferences to help develop an individualized care plan.
Caregiver Matching
Start Receiving Care
Once the care plan and caregiver arrangements are in place, services can begin with ongoing support from our team.