| Goals of the CAP/DA and CAP/C programs are to assist the elderly and disabled in leading lives in the community with dignity and independence to the greatest extent possible and to deliver necessary services in a cost-effective manner. |
COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS (CAP) are available for disabled adults and children. This service provides medical care assistance to families in keeping loved ones at home through social intervention, personal care, and light housekeeping. The program’s goal is to allow adults and children needing long-term medical care to return to or remain in their homes.
CAP/DA is available to residents of Wilkes County who meet all of the following requirements: are 18 years of age or older; meet the medical eligibility requirements, are at risk for institutionalization, and meet the Medicaid eligibility requirements.
CAP/C is available to children from birth to 19 years of age, who are medically fragile. Individuals must require medical attention and/or support services to remain at home. Residents of Wilkes County who meet all of the following requirements are: 18 years of age or older; meet the medical eligibility requirements are at risk for institutionalization and meet the Medicaid eligibility requirements.
To qualify, individuals must meet medical / functional and financial eligibility requirements. Individuals must be at risk of nursing home placement, but must also have some possibility of being safely cared for in the community.
