🏡 Why Home Care May Be Better (When Possible)
- More affordable than nursing homes, especially when care needs are not yet 24/7
- Allows loved ones to stay in familiar surroundings
- Better quality of life and personalized attention
- May delay or even prevent the need for institutional care
💡 Medicaid and Home Care in Connecticut
Connecticut offers a program called the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE), which provides in-home care services paid by Medicaid, including:
- Personal care attendants
- Adult day health services
- Homemaker assistance
- Meals, transportation, and more
✅ CHCPE Eligibility (2026 Connecticut Guidelines)
1. State-Funded CHCPE (Categories 1, 2 & 4)
- No strict income limit
- Higher-income individuals may still qualify
- Cost-sharing may apply depending on income/assets
2. Medicaid-Funded CHCPE Waiver (Category 3)
- Income limit: $2,982/month (individual)
- Asset limit: typically $1,600
3. Medicaid State Plan Option (Category 5)
- Income limit: $1,958/month (individual)
- Intended for lower-need individuals already receiving Medicaid (HUSKY C)
CHCPE has multiple “tiers” of service depending on income/assets — some are Medicaid-funded, others are state-funded with sliding-scale co-pays.