MDCP

Medically Dependent Childrens Program

Who is eligible:

• Age: up to age 21 yrs old
• Qualifications:
  • Medical necessity determination for nursing facility care – More info

Unique features:

• Personal care component: Referred to as “Respite” – may be provided by attendant OR nurse
• Adjunct Support Services: Specific direct care needed by a person to participate in child care, post-secondary education or independent living during the time the caregiver is at work, attending job training or attending school.
• Age criteria: Ends at age 21.
  • Roll-over: Clients aging out of MDCP are automatically put in Star-Plus waiver

Common features: (click for explanations)

• Case Management
• Nursing Services
• Respite
• Adaptive Aids
• Minor Home Modifications
• Unlimited Prescriptions

Providers involved:

• Enrollment: Local DADS-employed case manager & nurse
• Case Management: Local DADS-employed case manager
• Direct Services (hiring nurses, attendants): Direct Service agency contracted with DADS