Home Care Services

Medicaid

Most government-paid services are provided through Medicaid. Whether you qualify is based on your income, financial resources, and how much help you need at home.

Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

Another option is OPI. OPI is a state-funded program for adults who need help to stay in their home, and who don't have Medicaid long-term care benefits.

For this program, you pay for part of your services on a sliding scale.

• There are no income or asset limits for OPI. (If you have limited income and assets, you may qualify for OPI-M, which covers the full cost of services.)
• In some areas, there is a waiting list for OPI. Priority is given to people with the highest needs who are at risk of having to leave their home because they don't have enough support. 
  

Oregon Project Independence Medicaid (OPI-M)

OPI-M is an expansion of Oregon Project Independence that uses federal Medicaid dollars. This means more people can get services.

If you qualify, there is no cost for services.

• For OPI-M, there are income and asset limits. But they are much higher than the limits for Medicaid/OHP, so more people qualify. 
  

Agency with Choice (AwC) is a new in-home service option for people who qualify for government-paid services. 

You choose and direct your services. An agency hires, trains, and pays your service provider.

Find in-home care providers (Medicaid, OPI and OPI-M)

• The Employer Resource Connection can help you hire and work with providers.
• We also have a care matching service called Carina that can help you find providers. 
• If you want to enroll in Agency with Choice, talk to your case manager.