Program Information
Who is eligible to receive care?
The family member you take care of must meet the following criteria:
- Need assistance with daily living activities such as feeding, dressing, bathing, and more for a minimum of five hours a day.
- Be medicaid-eligible in the state of Georgia.
- Be a participant in the CCSP or SOURCE waiver program.
- Lives with the person providing their daily care.
Caregiver eligibility
You may meet SFC requirements and be eligible for financial compensation if:
- You live with the family member as the primary caregiver.
- The caregiver cannot be working.
- Are related biologically/by marriage.
- The person you take care of is a Georgia Medicaid-eligible and participates under the CCSP and SOURCE waiver program.
Please note that spouses of waiver participants or legal guardians are NOT eligible for compensation.
The Process
Once approved under the SFC program, the caregiver will become an employee of Terry Enterprises, working as a primary caregiver for your loved one at home. This means that the TAX FREE stipend is deposited into your account weekly. You will have access to our secure site, Adacare, to connect you with your Health Coach to give you peace of mind knowing you have a team you can lean on!
FAQs
What is the difference between CCSP and SOURCE:
Both programs give clients the same service/care in a personal care home and the services of a registered nurse who coordinates their care.
The main difference is that only clients receiving SSI are eligible for the SOURCE program.