What the CCC Plus Waiver is

CCC Plus Waiver stands for Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus Waiver. It is a home and community based Medicaid waiver, part of Virginia’s Cardinal Care program, that pays for services allowing someone to stay at home instead of moving into a nursing home.

Who it is for

• Older adults who need help with daily activities
• People with physical disabilities
• People managing a chronic illness or a serious medical condition

The common thread is a level of need that would otherwise require nursing home care.

What it pays for

• Personal care, delivered by an agency or through a consumer-directed attendant
• Respite care, a break for a family caregiver
• Other home and community based services, depending on the person’s plan of care

How to find out if your family member qualifies

1. Confirm Medicaid eligibility, or apply if they do not have it yet.
2. Request a screening through the local Department of Social Services.
3. A nurse and a social worker assess daily living needs.
4. If approved, the person chooses a health plan and a provider.

Timeline

Screening and approval usually take several weeks. Starting early is useful for any family, especially after a hospital stay when needs change quickly.