Maryland Home Care ResourcesMedicaid Home Care in Maryland
WestCare Home Health Services accepts Maryland Medicaid for eligible home care services. Learn about available programs, covered assistance, and how our team can help you take the next step toward care at home.
WestCare Accepts Maryland Medicaid
WestCare accepts Medicaid for eligible home care services in Maryland. Our team can discuss your needs, applicable Medicaid programs, and the next steps toward arranging care.
Can Medicaid Help Pay for Home Care?
Yes. WestCare accepts Maryland Medicaid for eligible home care services. Certain Maryland Medicaid programs cover approved in-home assistance for qualifying residents. Your specific coverage depends on your program, assessed needs, and authorized services.
Stay in a Familiar Setting
Home- and community-based programs help eligible individuals receive certain supports outside a nursing facility or other institution.
Get Help With Daily Routines
Depending on the program and approved care plan, assistance may include personal care, mobility, and other essential everyday activities.
Plan Around Individual Needs
Assessments and supports planning help identify appropriate services based on a person's functional needs and program requirements.
Types of Support Medicaid May Cover
Covered activities vary by Maryland Medicaid program and must be included in an approved plan of service when required.
WestCare accepts Maryland Medicaid for eligible services, but not every listed activity is necessarily covered under every Medicaid program. Eligibility, service authorization, and provider participation requirements apply. Visit our personal care services page to learn more about WestCare's general care offerings.
Understanding Your Program Options
Maryland offers different paths to home- and community-based support. These three programs are especially relevant to families researching help at home.
Community First Choice (CFC)
Provides certain home- and community-based services for eligible Medicaid participants who meet the program's institutional level-of-care and other requirements.
Maryland CFC information ↗Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)
May help eligible people with full Medicaid coverage who need assistance with at least one activity of daily living. Services include personal assistance, nurse monitoring, and supports planning.
Maryland CPAS information ↗Community Options Waiver
Offers additional home- and community-based services for eligible adults age 18 or older who meet nursing facility level-of-care and other requirements. A registry and waiting list apply to many applicants.
Maryland waiver information ↗Need help identifying which program to contact?
Maryland Access Point can provide information about long-term services and supports. Call 844-627-5465. You can also contact the Maryland Medicaid long-term services office at 410-767-1739.
How to Explore Medicaid Home Care
You do not need to understand every program before taking the first step. Start with your Medicaid coverage, your daily assistance needs, and the appropriate Maryland program contact.
Identify Your Needs
Note which daily activities require assistance and what support would help you remain at home.
Check Your Coverage
Confirm your current Medicaid status or explore how to apply for health coverage.
Contact the State Program
Ask about eligibility, assessment, program-specific requirements, and available services.
Discuss Care With WestCare
Tell our team about the care you need and your Maryland Medicaid coverage so we can discuss eligible services and next steps.
Local Support With Care That Feels Personal
WestCare Home Health Services is a Maryland-based home care agency that accepts Medicaid for eligible home care services. We work with seniors, adults, and their families to plan appropriate support at home.
Personalized Care Planning
We take time to learn about care needs, routines, family priorities, and preferences.
Local Maryland Team
Our team serves families across multiple Southern and Central Maryland counties.
Clear Next Steps
We accept Maryland Medicaid for eligible home care services and can discuss your program, care needs, and the authorization process without guaranteeing approval.
Serving Families Across Maryland
WestCare serves communities in seven core Maryland counties. Actual caregiver availability and payment options are confirmed individually.
Maryland Medicaid Home Care FAQ
Answers to questions families commonly ask while researching care at home.
Does Maryland Medicaid pay for home care?
Some Maryland Medicaid programs pay for certain approved home- and community-based services for eligible participants. The specific benefits depend on the program, eligibility determination, assessed needs, and authorization.
What is Community First Choice (CFC)?
Community First Choice is a Maryland Medicaid option that offers certain home- and community-based supports to qualifying participants who meet the program's level-of-care and other requirements.
What is the difference between CFC and CPAS?
CFC has institutional level-of-care requirements. CPAS is a separate Medicaid benefit for eligible people with full Medicaid who need help with at least one activity of daily living. Assessments and other conditions determine which program may fit.
Can Medicaid help with bathing, dressing, or mobility?
Personal assistance with these activities may be covered for eligible participants when it falls within the applicable Medicaid benefit and approved plan of service.
How do I apply for Medicaid home care in Maryland?
For long-term services and supports, contact Maryland Access Point at 844-627-5465. If you do not already have Medicaid, the application process depends on your eligibility category. The Maryland Department of Health provides guidance on how to apply.
Does WestCare accept Maryland Medicaid?
Yes. WestCare Home Health Services accepts Maryland Medicaid for eligible home care services. Contact our team to confirm that your specific Medicaid program and requested services are accepted and to discuss any required assessment or authorization. Medicaid enrollment does not guarantee that every service is covered.
Can someone have Medicare and Medicaid at the same time?
Some individuals qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. The programs have different coverage rules, so eligibility for one does not automatically mean a specific home care service is covered by the other.
Official Maryland Medicaid Resources
For the most current eligibility and program information, visit the Maryland Medicaid website, review the Medicaid application guidance, or call Maryland Access Point at 844-627-5465.
Ready to Request Medicaid Home Care?
WestCare accepts Maryland Medicaid for eligible home care services. Tell us about your needs and coverage so our team can review available services and next steps. Program eligibility and service authorization remain subject to Medicaid requirements.